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

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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!!!

I totally agree. I first flew in the mid 60s. People dressed nicely, and we were not crammed in. The fares were very expensive though in relation to incomes.

. The fares were very expensive though in relation to incomes.

..Bingo...

That's the main reason why the whole experience has deteriorated over the decades.

London City and Cardiff are lovely. Never tried Bristol but have heard enough to put me off over the years.

Totally agree op. Its overcrowded to the extreme. When we flew from there at the end of June, we checked in, got through security and had over an hour to wait and there were NO SEATS ANYWHERE. We even walked towards our departure gate to find a seat, all taken. Previous experiences in the last year have been similar- one time the amount of drunken stag/hen dos at 7am was horrendous.

I agree op. I spent a few years flying in and out of Bristol airport for work each week (back when it was small and pleasant), I'm not a fan of it now. In fact, I'm amazed they got planning permission for the level of expansion they've done without having to have also done something about the access to it (including a rail link from Bristol).

I now have to travel for work again a lot and I drive a bit further and go to Southampton instead, which is a lovely airport and is about the size of my lounge