I have used Bourenmouth airport a few times since it is very convenient to fly from here but with more than 20 years of flying from this air port for holidays , sadly , I am not satisfied or convince that this airport is equipped and capable of delivering international flights which likely will put Bournemouth on the map for economic growth and reason for expansion globally . It will remain the same as before and will never be a viable and successful airport for the foreseeable future. It is stagnant and no room for improvement and will never be a competitive market.Few reasons behind my personal opinion and had an experience recently which prompted me to write this review.Firstly , there is no local bus service that comes right in the airport premises or even at designated drop off area/ pick up areas for people who wants to save a bit of monies but instead you will have to use a taxi or a friend/ relative for a 5 pound fee drop off and pick up. There’s a bus service but very very very limited and you will have to walk from the main road with your luggages going down the lane to the airport.Secondly , there aren’t enough facilities in the waiting areas, families with children don’t have enough spaces for them to be able to use and the departure lounge is far more dated , chaotic and crowded at peak times .Thirdly , there no proper signage for toilet facilities and other services offered in the airport , if there are any other services which I don’t know, The toilets are dated , dirty, smelly and very much needed a refurbishment which is a basic need in a modern airport.There is only one water fountain in the departure lounge delivering very slow and little water so expect a long wait and queue, don’t be surprised because some people thought that this queue is to check in ! WiFi signal is non existent so expect to use your mobile data but then again 5g don’t think works on this airport and expect a very poor signal .Picking up bags after a holiday on a very noisy carousel is another thing , you expect a highly maintained facilities but not on this one.Recent Bournemouth echo report said it is rated as UK’s top 6 airport from ?Which survey , i certainly agree with efficient check in , swift process and friendly staff in a small airport but other things needs to improve as o I mentioned above .I certainly hope there will be improvements as there are expansion and metal cabins outside / attached to the buildings but hopefully it will come sooner. I wish Bournemouth airport will be a major international airport in the south declogging Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
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