Thread: Poll: Manchester - the worst in Britain?

I flew from Heathrow to Manchester earlier this year and then from Manchester to Bangkok. I can't say that I noticed any major issues...

oh airport.

depends. terminal 2 is actually very good. terminal 1 and 3 are awful. it really is that black and white.

Interesting comments thusfar. Obviously, I've never been (or plan to go to) Manchester, so have zero knowledge on this issue.

It is truly awful when you arrive although I've noticed it being a bit better of late.

The main problem is getting you off the plane and unloading the baggage as it can take an age.

It's almost like they weren't expecting you!

Fortunately, I'm flying out this week rather than flying in (delays from yesterday permitting).

The facilities in T2 are ok, but they tend to be very busy.

I've been a couple of times, May 22 was the last time. Main problem I have is the lack of signs for hire car return, there aren't any until you almost reach it. Queues for baggage search were horrendous but it was just after Covid rules lifted and they didn't have the staff. I think this was a UK problem at the time. It all looks and feels so old fashioned in departures and arrivals. However, I wouldn't say it was any worse than Birmingham.

If Manchester Airport is worse than Bristol Airport, then it's pretty bad.

Do they charge £2 for luggage trolleys?

Do they charge £1 to charge your phone on a charging machine?

Originally Posted by Mendip

Do they charge £2 for luggage trolleys?

Wasnt it £1 or 2 euros to the hard of thinking?

^ No, it's £2 or 2 Euros.

A wise man keeps a 2 Euro coin in his pocket for these occasions, however the way things are going post-Brexit, maybe the £2 coin option will soon be better?

^ You're getting diddled.

^ Well there ya go, Bristol Airport is even worse than Manchester!

Originally Posted by Mendip

Well there ya go, Bristol Airport is even worse than Manchester

Manchester? Bristol has one runway, the shortest in the Country...It's worse than fukking Doncaster in this poll

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Top 23 Airports in The United Kingdom that Travelers Should Know About

Originally Posted by david44

Lydd

Gatwick overcrowded over priced

What are you comparing it to? Don Muang?
Gatwick is one of the cheapest airports in the UK

The only way to go Le Touquet Paris Page casino ad a night at the Westminster Hotel and Golf club

Originally Posted by david44

Newquay /Southampton Wick no thanks

I used to like flying Brymon Airways on their Dash 7's to Heathrow back in the 80's. That was in the days of Dan Dare and flying to Inverness on a 1-11.

Originally Posted by david44

Penzance Heliport

Actually, I preferred the sea route to St Mary's, definitely not for the faint hearted.

Originally Posted by david44

Thiefrow had a suitcase taken in June

Friend just lost his suitcase on Saturday on a flight from Heathrow, still hasn't got it and it had his son's new Tennis racket inside.

I used to laugh at the Thai regional airports, they haven't improved much but far better than UK nowadays.

Originally Posted by Troy

I used to laugh at the Thai regional airports, they haven't improved much but far better than UK nowadays.

me too

Originally Posted by Troy

I preferred the sea route to St Mary's,

Ah the Scillonian aka the stomach pump!!

Originally Posted by Reg Dingle

the shortest in the Country.

If your sources are dribble plenty shorter, check Barra when tide out or Papa Westray you are talking out of your rectum sir a habit oft acquired mingling with standees , Mancunians and the hoi polloi, I excuse you if the drinks were too many and too various.

PS Weston Zoyland, which is 244m

Out Skerries in Shetland is 380 m. No undershoot area available or possible.

Daytime it's used for normal commercial services & is available 24hr for air ambulance evacuations.

I used to live 50m from the end of the widest at Cribb's Causeway Filton where the Brabizon and later Concorde built by my relatives

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

Interesting comments thusfar. Obviously, I've never been (or plan to go to) Manchester, so have zero knowledge on this issue.

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

Poll: Manchester - the worst in Britain?
...airport, that is.

I'm very dissapointed in you, Betty

Originally Posted by helge

I'm very dissapointed in you, Betty

wait til he meets the Mancs pound shop cockneys soused by endless rain and a faux sense of security and pride in the foetid remnants of cotton picking slaves.

There love of insects and distain for hygiene celebrated in the flea trade hall,

Salford a far superior city full of media men and cheat em ill lasses a mere bridge away

Originally Posted by Joe 90

The people of course are salt of the earth and very friendly.

Those emigrating forever look so happy

Originally Posted by Joe 90

Top tip avoid the toilets landside in T1 and T3, they're truly horrendous.

Dare I ask for insiders "Solution" do you bag your "RINGWEIGH" and take as carrion or cross your legs.?

Last time I was there security outbound took 45m which is better than Gatwick on a bust morning in my limited experience

World War II

General Sir John Dill, Chief of the Imperial General Staff inspects gliders at the Central Landing Establishment at RAF Ringway, December 1940.No. 613 Squadron RAFSpitfires at RAF Ringway in 1947

• 1939: Construction of the Royal Air Force station RAF Ringway began on the north east edge of the airfield. It was used for operational flying and training. The main user was No.1 Parachute Training School RAF which trained over 60,000 paratroopers between June 1940 and March 1946. The trainees parachuted over Tatton Park, after receiving permission from the land owner, Lord Egerton. A complex of hangars and assembly sheds on the northwest side of the airfield was used by Fairey Aviation to build, modify and test over 4,000 aircraft. From spring 1939, Avro used the 1938-built main hangar (former passenger terminal) for assembly and testing the prototype Avro Manchester, Avro Lancaster and Avro Lincoln bombers.
• 1939: No. 613 (City of Manchester Squadron) had its home base at RAF Ringway

As well as history, they have some pretty fit trolley dolleys

Guess the Airline??

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