CDG a.k.a "The First Layer of Hell"
Mar 19, 2006 | 4:03 pm
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CDG a.k.a "The First Layer of Hell"
Just flew CDG-IAH last night on C011, and it has again only reinforced my opinion on what a piece of crap that airport is. Long Lines, crowded terminals, hard to get to, etc etc etc. Mid-flight while watching "The Man" and halfway into a Grand Marnier, I had an interesting thought.
Thought = Is there anyway to fly from the U.S. direct to Orly (the other airport in Paris)
I've been to Orly before and had no issues. So the question is then, are there any non-stop flights from the United States or Canada to Orly. I would be more than happy to stop over somewhere on the way if I could fly direct to Orly instead of CDG (yes..its that bad).
Thanks for any info
-Andrew
Thought = Is there anyway to fly from the U.S. direct to Orly (the other airport in Paris)
I've been to Orly before and had no issues. So the question is then, are there any non-stop flights from the United States or Canada to Orly. I would be more than happy to stop over somewhere on the way if I could fly direct to Orly instead of CDG (yes..its that bad).
Thanks for any info
-Andrew
Mar 19, 2006 | 4:28 pm
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I am not aware of any direct TA flights to Orly. There are however countless connection options available from almost anywhere in Europe although the gateway may be little better than CDG, LHR for example is not a haven of peace and tranquility 
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Mar 19, 2006 | 4:33 pm
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Originally Posted by andrewsheehan
I've been to Orly before and had no issues. So the question is then, are there any non-stop flights from the United States or Canada to Orly.
Mar 19, 2006 | 8:22 pm
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Check your Dante; CDG is not the first circle of hell, that's limbo. It's at least the FOURTH layer. The fourth circle is where the wrathful and the sullen end up and the staff at CDG is full of people who fall into that category!
Mar 19, 2006 | 10:47 pm
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Originally Posted by RichardInSF
Check your Dante; CDG is not the first circle of hell, that's limbo. It's at least the FOURTH layer. The fourth circle is where the wrathful and the sullen end up and the staff at CDG is full of people who fall into that category!
I stand corrected
Mar 20, 2006 | 11:09 am
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Originally Posted by Doppy
I've never had any problems in CDG. Certainly faster than getting into the US.
Life was a lot more pleasant when Delta flew into Orly.
Mar 20, 2006 | 11:30 am
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Originally Posted by andrewsheehan
Thought = Is there anyway to fly from the U.S. direct to Orly (the other airport in Paris)
I've been to Orly before and had no issues. So the question is then, are there any non-stop flights from the United States or Canada to Orly. I would be more than happy to stop over somewhere on the way if I could fly direct to Orly instead of CDG (yes..its that bad).
Thanks for any info
-Andrew
I've been to Orly before and had no issues. So the question is then, are there any non-stop flights from the United States or Canada to Orly. I would be more than happy to stop over somewhere on the way if I could fly direct to Orly instead of CDG (yes..its that bad).
Thanks for any info
-Andrew
Mar 20, 2006 | 11:47 am
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You mean you don't like the bus maze or terminals in BFE? I hate CDG overall as well, but I've never had any real problems. Except last week when the computers supposedly went down and I lost my original seat. Ultimately not that big of a deal.
Mar 20, 2006 | 12:40 pm
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Originally Posted by chuckd
Except last week when the computers supposedly went down and I lost my original seat. Ultimately not that big of a deal.
That's interesting, the same thing happened to me on a previous trip. My ticket had the right seat, but the computer "lost it" and I had to fly CDG-EWR-IAH to get home, got an $800 voucher though
Mar 20, 2006 | 12:43 pm
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Originally Posted by Doppy
I've never had any problems in CDG. Certainly faster than getting into the US.
So you would take the Terminal 2 Customs in CDG vs. the new Terminal E customs in Houston?
CDG Customs = 40min
IAH (Term E) = 3min (really)
Mar 20, 2006 | 12:50 pm
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As someone who is in and out of CDG monthly (it really feels like daily) it's really not that bad. Yes, there are areas that really do suck and sometimes you get in a line that is really slow but that can happen anywhere. Personally, after dealing with MSY while in school, and SFO growing up, there are worse places.
Mar 20, 2006 | 2:32 pm
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Originally Posted by andrewsheehan
Just flew CDG-IAH last night on C011, and it has again only reinforced my opinion on what a piece of crap that airport is. Long Lines, crowded terminals, hard to get to, etc etc etc. Mid-flight while watching "The Man" and halfway into a Grand Marnier, I had an interesting thought.
Thought = Is there anyway to fly from the U.S. direct to Orly (the other airport in Paris)
I've been to Orly before and had no issues. So the question is then, are there any non-stop flights from the United States or Canada to Orly. I would be more than happy to stop over somewhere on the way if I could fly direct to Orly instead of CDG (yes..its that bad).
Thanks for any info
-Andrew
Thought = Is there anyway to fly from the U.S. direct to Orly (the other airport in Paris)
I've been to Orly before and had no issues. So the question is then, are there any non-stop flights from the United States or Canada to Orly. I would be more than happy to stop over somewhere on the way if I could fly direct to Orly instead of CDG (yes..its that bad).
Thanks for any info
-Andrew
grb