With hand baggage only there was no need for bag drop, and FastTrack security moved smoothly, taking just a few minutes. Newcastle International might be compact, but it is well organised and efficient, making the start of the journey easy. Once through to the departure hall I headed for the…
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Košice Airport Guide & the Journey Home. What It’s Like to Fly Out at 5:30am
A 3:30am Start All good trips have a low point, and mine came in the shape of a 3:30am taxi from the DoubleTree Košice to the airport. The streets were silent, the air still clinging to the last of the summer night’s warmth, and I was bleary-eyed before the day…
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Düsseldorf to Košice the Long Way Round, Austrian Airlines Review
After an efficient hop from Newcastle to Düsseldorf on Eurowings (reviewed separately), it was time for the longer stretch east: Austrian Airlines to Vienna, then onwards to Košice. This leg promised a mix of lounges, legroom, and late-night arrivals. Stopover at Düsseldorf – Lufthansa Senator Lounge Düsseldorf Airport is no…
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From Newcastle to Düsseldorf: Aster & Thyme, Main Aspire Lounge, and Eurowings Economy
Introduction Newcastle International Airport may be small by global standards, but that’s exactly what makes it a joy to use. With a well-organised layout and a typical pavement-to-departures time of under ten minutes, it’s one of the most stress-free gateways in the UK. Once you’ve checked in and breezed through…
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Lounge Review: Edinburgh British Airways Galleries lounge
Opening hours and access requirements British Airways Galleries lounge at Edinburgh Airport is open from 5 o’clock in the morning until 8:30 at night. To access the lounge you need to be travelling on a British Airways business or first class ticket, or, be a sapphire or emerald member of…