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To warn you that Bristol airport has become a shit hole?

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adevilputaside · 28/08/2026 16:44

I had the misfortune of flying out of there this morning.

Departures is far too small for the number of flights they have running. Everyone is rude, pushing in front of each other and not paying attention to their surroundings. The prices are ludicrous, even for an airport they’re unjustifiable. The layout of the new check in area is a joke, they just can’t get any of it right. Avoid!!!

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Doigoforit2 · 28/08/2026 17:14

RadiatorSlats · 28/08/2026 17:06

Why are you being weird?

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Because anyone starting these kinds of threads has always had an experience whereby they cause a scene. everyone is rude? Sure. Except the OP

RadiatorSlats · 28/08/2026 17:06

Doigoforit2 · 28/08/2026 16:58

And yet here you are….

yep, you behaved badly

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Why are you being weird?

madnessitellyou · 28/08/2026 17:04

Doigoforit2 · 28/08/2026 17:03

What chain?

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I honestly can’t remember. I’d just come off an overnight long haul flight and it was an emergency purchase!

Neutraln · 28/08/2026 17:04

I wouldn’t blink at £6 for an ice coffee- though I wouldn’t pay it. I just take an empty water bottle and fill them at the free stations. I feel like everywhere charges that now? But yes I agree airports aren’t the best experiences but are a means to an end! We always pay for fast track and also we get the airport lounge for free. I flew a few weeks ago and a whole picnic for the family- it was lovely! Recommend doing that

RedRosie · 28/08/2026 17:03

Aberdeen is quite nice. And London City.

Gatwick is my nightmare airport.

Doigoforit2 · 28/08/2026 17:03

madnessitellyou · 28/08/2026 17:02

Heathrow charged me £5 for a black coffee with absolutely no extras. No milk or sugar never mind syrups etc etc. I think Costa and the like are just ridiculously priced full stop these days. In airports, however, it’s a completely captive audience and don’t they know it! See also, £7 for a Boots pasta salad.

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What chain?

madnessitellyou · 28/08/2026 17:02

adevilputaside · 28/08/2026 16:56

Maybe at stations etc., but when I was here last (2 years or so ago), it was £4.50 for an iced coffee

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Heathrow charged me £5 for a black coffee with absolutely no extras. No milk or sugar never mind syrups etc etc. I think Costa and the like are just ridiculously priced full stop these days. In airports, however, it’s a completely captive audience and don’t they know it! See also, £7 for a Boots pasta salad.

Doigoforit2 · 28/08/2026 17:01

I just want to hear what went down at Bristol Airport

maybe there will be a thread about the really rude woman at Bristol airport who caused a scene?!

Doigoforit2 · 28/08/2026 17:00

adevilputaside · 28/08/2026 17:00

Are you well?

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Perfectly well thanks

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adevilputaside · 28/08/2026 17:00

Doigoforit2 · 28/08/2026 16:58

And yet here you are….

yep, you behaved badly

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Are you well?

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madnessitellyou · 28/08/2026 16:59

Worst I think I’ve ever been to was Dalaman. Admittedly a long time ago, however. Keflavik in Iceland was lovely.

We’ve been known to drive 100s of miles to avoid Manchester even though we’re 30 minutes down the motorway. It’s about £5,000 a minute to pick up too.

Doigoforit2 · 28/08/2026 16:58

adevilputaside · 28/08/2026 16:48

Not badly at all.

Unlike everyone else at security I followed the very clearly signposted instructions, headed straight to departures and picked up an iced coffee for £6 (!!), did some shopping and headed to the gate.

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And yet here you are….

yep, you behaved badly

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adevilputaside · 28/08/2026 16:56

NervousSheepy · 28/08/2026 16:55

Isn't that just pretty standard prices at Starbucks and similar? I find Bristol one of the cleanest airports, the worst we've been to was Nice which was chaotic and dirty.

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Maybe at stations etc., but when I was here last (2 years or so ago), it was £4.50 for an iced coffee

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NervousSheepy · 28/08/2026 16:55

adevilputaside · 28/08/2026 16:48

Not badly at all.

Unlike everyone else at security I followed the very clearly signposted instructions, headed straight to departures and picked up an iced coffee for £6 (!!), did some shopping and headed to the gate.

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Isn't that just pretty standard prices at Starbucks and similar? I find Bristol one of the cleanest airports, the worst we've been to was Nice which was chaotic and dirty.

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adevilputaside · 28/08/2026 16:53

madnessitellyou · 28/08/2026 16:51

I’ve yet to experience a decent airport in the UK tbf. Manchester is terrible currently. They’ve spent a fortune on it and yet it still feels grubby and tired. Most of the flight information boards seem to be in the restaurants so you have to stand by some person trying to eat while checking flight details. I also had the misfortune of 6 hours in Heathrow T5 earlier this year. Rammed everywhere and again, grubby.

Heathrow seems to be the best of a bad bunch to be honest

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madnessitellyou · 28/08/2026 16:51

I’ve yet to experience a decent airport in the UK tbf. Manchester is terrible currently. They’ve spent a fortune on it and yet it still feels grubby and tired. Most of the flight information boards seem to be in the restaurants so you have to stand by some person trying to eat while checking flight details. I also had the misfortune of 6 hours in Heathrow T5 earlier this year. Rammed everywhere and again, grubby.

DesperateforSunshine · 28/08/2026 16:50

I flew out from Bristol 6weeks ago and it was quite pleasant. Especially now the Carparks have been finished

Confettions · 28/08/2026 16:48

Bristol is bad but Lyon is worse - much worse

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adevilputaside · 28/08/2026 16:48

Doigoforit2 · 28/08/2026 16:46

Why do I read OPs like this and think…. I wonder how badly you behaved?

Not badly at all.

Unlike everyone else at security I followed the very clearly signposted instructions, headed straight to departures and picked up an iced coffee for £6 (!!), did some shopping and headed to the gate.

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Urgentbiscuitrequired · 28/08/2026 16:48

Chill and have a 🍷we don't need any warnings.

Doigoforit2 · 28/08/2026 16:46

Why do I read OPs like this and think…. I wonder how badly you behaved?

NervousSheepy · 28/08/2026 16:45

It's a shame you didn't have a good experience, we flew recently and it was excellent, though we did fly very early. The parking is too expensive though.