Flown from BHX three times this year. Chaos each occasion. Arrived three hours early for the Amsterdam flight, hand luggage only. Made the gate with 20 minutes to go. Shouty staff, no communication, security staff standing around chatting, repeatedly scanning bags but cannot explain why. New machines will not fix the problem.
‘Shall we do the building work in winter time when the airports quite?’ ‘Na let’s do it over the busiest time of the year for maximum disruption!’ It beggars belief sometimes!
Well, I flew to Dubai for a layover there in December, and there were still security delays. But, the security works I believe have been in place ever since last year.
I took the stairs which are located next to the jet2 checkin desks and there was no queues at all... It took me straight into the security hall where I only waited about 15 mins.
Flew out on the 7th May on 6:10 flight. Arrived at 4:00 having checked our luggage in the night before with Jet2. Went straight to security. Busy, but not as bad later in the day.
Always fly from BHX but recently arrived 4 hours early. Gate closed whilst waiting at security. Return flight was fast, although I got injured in the overcrowded lift as my bicycle wheel got trapped in the gap, costing me £150 damaged wheel as I fell over it. Has really put me off booking another flight. I wasn't the only one thinking this.
Interesting. On the website it says to leave everything in your luggage. Bullet points say. Do not put your liquids, pastes and gels into plastic bags (please leave them loose in hand luggage). Do not take them out of your hand luggage when you're in the security search area. Leave all electricals in hand luggage during the security search. When going through security please ensure all items are out of pockets including phones, keys, coins and tissues etc. Watches can be left on.
@@MrTravelONWorld Going to frankfurt from Birmingham in a few weeks, very early flight 05:55 so staying overnight in nearby hotel. Gonna aim to get to terminal about 3:00. Useful video for us, to know what we can expect.
I stayed at Hyde park lane before covid it was not too bad back then but it's been done up since then. Has a nice pool with kids pool we were self catering but from what I remember the food was not too bad. I'll be in lanzarote in 2 weeks
Its been reported in the media and on social media that they are re-doing parts of the airport. Unfortunately, Birmingham airport does seem incapable of dealing with a large amount of people, probably the reason why the choice of flughts isnt great to many others. Even Bristol airport offers more variety in flights.
The Wetherspoons at BHX is totaly minging. The floor felt tacky as did the chairs, menu cards and also the tables, when the staff could be bothered to clear plates, glasses etc. then wipe them down with a filthy rag. Seriously don’t use this place without wearing a Haz/ Chem suit on.
Wow never seen security like that in Birmingham before travelling from ireland to nec cheltenham or villa Park, great times in sollihull, enjoy Dublin hope yav plenty of money 😂
Been travelling for decades and the airport experience has not really improved over those years. OK, lick of paint here and there (normally massive disruption), new shops and a small improvement in facilities such as eateries but everywhere is expensive and the general atmosphere of airports is always a bit drab. Same in every country to be fair.
if tou worriwd about prices wait until you get to Dublin. You will need to take out a 2nd mortgage for a posh water at Temple bar and you will thank god you are teetotal at that
Wow ! Not seen bhx airport look like that in ages .. well my last hol was 2yrs ago ,flying on 6 june to fuertevenura, im absolutely worried ill miss the flight aa easyjet dont open bag drop till 2hrs before the flight at 2pm ..regardless i think ill get there 3hrs before just so as i can find my bearings ..😊thanks for the vlog and hope u enjoy dublin
36 mins to get through is really good, get an express ticket. DONT take liquids and you do not have to take your electricals out. Tell me an airport were you do not have to queue up. I thought the process at Security was great. Your advice will get people there far too early, your adding to the chaos! Its a bloody airport.
nice video , totally agree with everything you say. Birmingham is one of the most expensive airports for the airlines to land there planes and be serviced by. its just a money making airport
Flown from BHX three times this year.
Chaos each occasion.
Arrived three hours early for the Amsterdam flight, hand luggage only. Made the gate with 20 minutes to go.
Shouty staff, no communication, security staff standing around chatting, repeatedly scanning bags but cannot explain why. New machines will not fix the problem.
We didn't have too bad an experience
‘Shall we do the building work in winter time when the airports quite?’ ‘Na let’s do it over the busiest time of the year for maximum disruption!’ It beggars belief sometimes!
Ha ha I thought that
I would understand the logic, but the works have been ongoing since at least August 23.
The works have been going on for ages
Well, I flew to Dubai for a layover there in December, and there were still security delays. But, the security works I believe have been in place ever since last year.
The work has been going on since last Summer. Why in Gods name they replaced a perfectly convenient escalator journey with the lifts is beyond me.
Totally agree with everything you’ve said. Airports expensive, stressful and just not a nice experience. Thanks Dave.
Absolutely its just not fun but guess if you are drunk its better ha ha
I took the stairs which are located next to the jet2 checkin desks and there was no queues at all... It took me straight into the security hall where I only waited about 15 mins.
Great
Flew out on the 7th May on 6:10 flight. Arrived at 4:00 having checked our luggage in the night before with Jet2. Went straight to security. Busy, but not as bad later in the day.
Yes us too wasnt too bad
Always fly from BHX but recently arrived 4 hours early. Gate closed whilst waiting at security. Return flight was fast, although I got injured in the overcrowded lift as my bicycle wheel got trapped in the gap, costing me £150 damaged wheel as I fell over it. Has really put me off booking another flight. I wasn't the only one thinking this.
That's sounds like a nightmare thanks for sharing your experience
Interesting. On the website it says to leave everything in your luggage. Bullet points say.
Do not put your liquids, pastes and gels into plastic bags (please leave them loose in hand luggage).
Do not take them out of your hand luggage when you're in the security search area.
Leave all electricals in hand luggage during the security search.
When going through security please ensure all items are out of pockets including phones, keys, coins and tissues etc. Watches can be left on.
I know they keep changing
I know they keep changing
@@MrTravelONWorld Going to frankfurt from Birmingham in a few weeks, very early flight 05:55 so staying overnight in nearby hotel. Gonna aim to get to terminal about 3:00. Useful video for us, to know what we can expect.
Excellent video im going ibiza in September and enjoyed your video👍👍
Hope you enjoy it!
Can you find out for me what the Hyde Park Lane apartments are like when you get back please
I stayed at Hyde park lane before covid it was not too bad back then but it's been done up since then. Has a nice pool with kids pool we were self catering but from what I remember the food was not too bad. I'll be in lanzarote in 2 weeks
I'll go do a video soon
@@MrTravelONWorld could you do a video on Jable Bermudas apartments i am going in august and it is my first time in Lanzarote
stayed there, the apartments are lovely. enjoy your holiday.
I find flying from Birmingham was a lot easier than Manchester. Think I will try Liverpool next time 😂
Have fun
Going to fuerteventura 8 June my bday!! Hope Stansted is ok lol 😂
Have a great time
@@MrTravelONWorld thank you !!
You will get a very warm welcome from Patrick.Dublin to Glasgow next Dave ?
I don't even like him Alan 😂😂😂,na we did meet but very quiet
@@patrickmoran4171 lol Patrick
He gave me a tour Alan
What I’ve learned from this video:
- he is tight 😳
- he is old and miserable
- consistently chuckles under breath
What I've learnt from your comment. You live in a world of sadness and misery and long for something more. So sad
@Vampyrekittyy444 pleasure thanks for watching
does anyone know when it’s all going to be finished, i fly 23rd of july, great video to
They said June
if it is true all of the new security hall will be done by June 1st and will all be back open for the summer holidays
Hope so
When can you do a video from lanzarote to Dublin or knock
I'll try and do one
Newcastle was bad in January this year when they were updating the scanners … took 1.5 hrs to get through security 😢
Omg
Nice update . What day was this ? I'm there weds for a 7am flight
Was a Wednesday also
We had the same experience, same gate but was Jet2 to Zante last July.
Crazy isn't it
Lol deadly silence in the lift 😂awkward
Ha ha it was
😂😂
Its been reported in the media and on social media that they are re-doing parts of the airport.
Unfortunately, Birmingham airport does seem incapable of dealing with a large amount of people, probably the reason why the choice of flughts isnt great to many others.
Even Bristol airport offers more variety in flights.
Yes lots of work
Good luck in Dublin Airport Dave ! Welcome to Ireland 🇮🇪
Loved it mate im skint ha ha
Also, any update on the tortoise baby?
So far nothing I think its a no go but will update soon
I consider the airport the start of the holiday
Indeed
Omg drinking that early in the morning would kill me! 🤢
Me toi
Yes and shop
I’d just want to be left alone lol find me in a corner somewhere 😂
😂
Omg do you have to get the lifts ?? I have a massive phobia of lifts and we are flying this week 😢
Ask if there is an alternative
Thank you.
I agree with you, they want us to spend money. But for some who are getting there on time can't relax, chill or enjoy duty free.
Absolutely!
This place is hell on earth in 2024... Who regulates airports?
Yes
18 .99 not worth it you are spot on its like that bescause people will pay it
Crazy
The Wetherspoons at BHX is totaly minging. The floor felt tacky as did the chairs, menu cards and also the tables, when the staff could be bothered to clear plates, glasses etc. then wipe them down with a filthy rag. Seriously don’t use this place without wearing a Haz/ Chem suit on.
Horrible place
The only time it's ok to have a beer at 6am. When Ur going on holiday. Mind u I haven't done that for a while lol
Ha ha I just turned up smashed
I believe a full English should not be more than a fiver a large one maybe about 6.50 Outrageous but like you say if people are paying it 😮
Totally agree
Wow never seen security like that in Birmingham before travelling from ireland to nec cheltenham or villa Park, great times in sollihull, enjoy Dublin hope yav plenty of money 😂
Thanks for watching I did spend a fortune in dublin
Been travelling for decades and the airport experience has not really improved over those years. OK, lick of paint here and there (normally massive disruption), new shops and a small improvement in facilities such as eateries but everywhere is expensive and the general atmosphere of airports is always a bit drab. Same in every country to be fair.
Yes always stresful
if tou worriwd about prices wait until you get to Dublin. You will need to take out a 2nd mortgage for a posh water at Temple bar and you will thank god you are teetotal at that
I know it was so expensive
Wow ! Not seen bhx airport look like that in ages .. well my last hol was 2yrs ago ,flying on 6 june to fuertevenura, im absolutely worried ill miss the flight aa easyjet dont open bag drop till 2hrs before the flight at 2pm ..regardless i think ill get there 3hrs before just so as i can find my bearings ..😊thanks for the vlog and hope u enjoy dublin
Loved Dublin it was great
I Always take my reusable bottle for the free water taps, also pop a hydrate tablet in! 😜
Good plan
36 mins to get through is really good, get an express ticket. DONT take liquids and you do not have to take your electricals out. Tell me an airport were you do not have to queue up. I thought the process at Security was great. Your advice will get people there far too early, your adding to the chaos! Its a bloody airport.
Yeah great
Can't believe people still don't know about security procedures
Yep
Some people fly once a year or less.
And have busy lives so forget stuff. And the rules keep changing.
Can't believe how busy it was at that time there after your money dave 😂 packed lunch for me enjoy dave and Jack ❤❤
I sure will
Very busy for that time of morning but do you remember the days that you would of drank all night and went straight to airport for the lads holiday 😂😂
I remember well pat
nice video , totally agree with everything you say. Birmingham is one of the most expensive airports for the airlines to land there planes and be serviced by. its just a money making airport
I didn't know that money money money
Good tip if you know what you want from duty free book it online you get a 10% discount then just pick up and pay
Great
Just another example of the worst managed airport over so many years I've ever experienced. Always choose an alternative if at all possible
Agree
Coventry lol 😂
There shoul be a drinking water tap free just take a empty container
Don't trust tap
so no real delays then,i have been there 5 times this year and not any problems
Yeah but have heard some people having issues
A man from Birmingham lol 😂
Boredom makes people eat lol
Yes and shop
And then others have to put up with the drunks on the plane. like you won't pay these prices just plain greed
Totally
#Replay
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PASSPORT CONTRA;L?
Yes
Dublin is shite over priced
Over priced yes but loved it
Place is a dump 🤬🤬🤬
Well done bexiteers you were warned 🫣 at least you had common sense and arrived early
Think we got there a bit too early its the construction work nothing else
Building work should be completed June, nothing to do with Brexit.
Brexit? 😂 what a nobhead