Grrrr Larnaca
Mar 16, 2015, 3:18 pm
#182
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It's on the right hand side of the main security entrance area. The new boarding pass scan gates are on the left. I didn't see how much it was, but basically it allows you to jump to the top of the queue down a dedicated channel through passports - the passport agent can switch to the main queue or handle the fast track line, and on to security. I was on slow track last week, I was through passports and security in under 5 minutes, but doubtless in high season it's another matter.
Mar 17, 2015, 12:57 am
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From what I've been able to observe recently, one of the issues seems to be the non (strict) enforcement of the EU/EEA vs Others separation at passport control. This can lead to some longer waits for EU/EEA citizens at peak times, but it is by no means "a long wait" - except LCA is generally super fast and hence frequent users might notice this slight change.
I also think (hope) this will be dealt with in the summer season, with more staff and more desks open.
Ditto for the security check; there currently only seem to be a max of 2 checkpoints open at a time. This will (hopefully) increase during the summer.
I also think (hope) this will be dealt with in the summer season, with more staff and more desks open.
Ditto for the security check; there currently only seem to be a max of 2 checkpoints open at a time. This will (hopefully) increase during the summer.
Mar 25, 2015, 9:00 am
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So I've booked a very cheap ticket to Larnaca (LHR-LCA) for next February (mainly to bag some Avios before the 'great enhancement'). Now I know it's very early indeed to be worried about seating, but I'd like to have them selected nevertheless. As I've never flown a BA 767, I'd be grateful if someone could give any advice.
I've looked on SeatGuru (which I know is often wrong) and it seems to me that seat 27A is a good place for extra legroom. Can anybody think of any negative points about this seat?
I've looked on SeatGuru (which I know is often wrong) and it seems to me that seat 27A is a good place for extra legroom. Can anybody think of any negative points about this seat?
Mar 25, 2015, 9:04 am
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Mar 25, 2015, 10:55 am
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So I've booked a very cheap ticket to Larnaca (LHR-LCA) for next February (mainly to bag some Avios before the 'great enhancement'). Now I know it's very early indeed to be worried about seating, but I'd like to have them selected nevertheless. As I've never flown a BA 767, I'd be grateful if someone could give any advice.
I've looked on SeatGuru (which I know is often wrong) and it seems to me that seat 27A is a good place for extra legroom. Can anybody think of any negative points about this seat?
I've looked on SeatGuru (which I know is often wrong) and it seems to me that seat 27A is a good place for extra legroom. Can anybody think of any negative points about this seat?
I'm on 662 & 663 a couple of times in the next month so I'll try and snag some photos too to add to Lioneye's.
Bendy
Mar 25, 2015, 11:34 am
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I always take 27, though JK, if they're available. It's probably my imagination but the right hand side always seems quieter. The mid 27 seats tend to get quite a but of traffic as people try to cross from one aisle.
I'm on 662 & 663 a couple of times in the next month so I'll try and snag some photos too to add to Lioneye's.
Bendy
I'm on 662 & 663 a couple of times in the next month so I'll try and snag some photos too to add to Lioneye's.
Bendy
Mar 26, 2015, 6:50 am
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I'm pricing some flights for next couple of months.
2 x economy seats are coming in at £835
2 x economy plus a hotel for the same dates on the same flights are coming in at £490
Some bargains to be had in the "Easter beach breaks" promotion on the main BA site.
2 x economy seats are coming in at £835
2 x economy plus a hotel for the same dates on the same flights are coming in at £490
Some bargains to be had in the "Easter beach breaks" promotion on the main BA site.
Mar 27, 2015, 9:08 am
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I can't imagine it's likely to have a major impact on anyone's planning but on the off chance ... Orthodox Easter is a week later than Western Easter this year. So if anyone has an aversion to super-sized bunnies, or priests for that matter, and was planning on booking a trip *after* Easter to avoid all that you'd need to shift everything back by a week.
Bendy
May 3, 2015, 2:14 pm
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So ex-EU in F is particularly cheap at the moment. The result is that I am spending one day in Larnaca next Saturday. I hope you will all excuse a slightly OT request but are there any hotel recommendations for one night? Money is slightly less important than a guaranteed air-conditioned non-smoking room with two beds, preferably overlooking the sea...
Much obliged for any suggestions.
Harry
Much obliged for any suggestions.
Harry
May 3, 2015, 2:42 pm
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So ex-EU in F is particularly cheap at the moment. The result is that I am spending one day in Larnaca next Saturday. I hope you will all excuse a slightly OT request but are there any hotel recommendations for one night? Money is slightly less important than a guaranteed air-conditioned non-smoking room with two beds, preferably overlooking the sea...
Much obliged for any suggestions.
Harry
Much obliged for any suggestions.
Harry
I haven't examined LCA for bargain F
