ITB Berlin - Should I Go
Mar 8, 2017, 7:54 am
#16
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Oh bugger - thanks for the heads up. I'm flying in on BA and out on Norwegian who I fancied trying for the first time. I'm not sure they will be as IRROPS friendly as BA.... I'll make sure i've some alternative options / accommodation lined up.
Ryanfozzie - don't rely on the free shuttle buses at TXL airport - they can be infrequent and often fill up meaning you've got to wait. I would recommend getting a day travelcard sold at the information booth - and then use the bus that takes you to the underground station (about 5 mins away). Public transport in Berlin is an absolute doddle, and you've good access to the Exhibition Halls (I use Messe Sud). BA 990 (the 07:10 LHR flight) or BA 4191 (LCY at 08:20) do not run on Saturdays though - so you're left with BA 992 - and probably wouldn't make it to ITB before 13:30. If you're serious about doing a day trip on Saturday i'd look at the early Easyjet flight...
Ryanfozzie - don't rely on the free shuttle buses at TXL airport - they can be infrequent and often fill up meaning you've got to wait. I would recommend getting a day travelcard sold at the information booth - and then use the bus that takes you to the underground station (about 5 mins away). Public transport in Berlin is an absolute doddle, and you've good access to the Exhibition Halls (I use Messe Sud). BA 990 (the 07:10 LHR flight) or BA 4191 (LCY at 08:20) do not run on Saturdays though - so you're left with BA 992 - and probably wouldn't make it to ITB before 13:30. If you're serious about doing a day trip on Saturday i'd look at the early Easyjet flight...
Mar 9, 2017, 3:14 am
#17
Join Date: Apr 2016
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The airport has now confirmed a strike on Friday:
Expect cancellations and severe delays.
Severe disruption to air traffic
09.03.2017 10:50 am
Strike action of ground staff
Due to strike action of ground staff at Berlin’s airports Schönefeld and Tegel there is severe disruption of air traffic from 10 March approx. 4 a.m. until 11 March approx. 5 a.m. After the end of the strike action restrictions in air traffic may continue.
We kindly request all passengers to enquire about the current status of their flights before travelling to the airport.
Thank you for your understanding.
09.03.2017 10:50 am
Strike action of ground staff
Due to strike action of ground staff at Berlin’s airports Schönefeld and Tegel there is severe disruption of air traffic from 10 March approx. 4 a.m. until 11 March approx. 5 a.m. After the end of the strike action restrictions in air traffic may continue.
We kindly request all passengers to enquire about the current status of their flights before travelling to the airport.
Thank you for your understanding.
Mar 9, 2017, 5:38 am
#18
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Join Date: Sep 2001
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LH has just cancelled all Fridays TXL flights 30 minutes ago, AB's flights are now zeroed out and will probably also be cancelled soon.