Sunday, June 26, 2022

Airport Woes

 The German summer vacation period has started up, and in the past two weeks....chaos has followed.  Focus has an excellent article talking about this.

You've got a lack of security personnel.....so as you drag your bag into the big halls....you stand there for twice as long to get your boarding pass, dump the bag, and to get past security.   Generally, the airlines are now suggesting that you get there at least three hours before take-off (in Dusseldorf, based on chatter, I'd suggest four hours).

Just a Germany problem?  No....based on various news stories, I'd say most of the major airports in Europe are having the same issues.

You leaving on the plane, and your bags still in some airport bay?  That is showing up a fair bit.

Cancellations?  Another element that is starting to develop.  

I read some airline spokesperson spoke to the idea that normal operations won't come around until summer of 2023.  

So, if you were planning some trip.....try to drive there.

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