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VacationBuddy · 03-26-2009, 08:26 AM

Hi there,

Here are the answers to your questions:

* I wish to know what to expect once I land there?

For what I have found out, Frankfurt airport is a nightmare and very chaotic mainly because of all the checks you have to go through. The airport is overstretched and staff are not very friendly. The queue management is very poorly controlled, which causes all the long queues, people complaint about.

* Is it easier to navigate than terminal 1?

Terminal 2 is slightly better than terminal 1 when it comes to signposting and navigating around.

* how long does it take to get the bags, and be out after landing?

Picking up the luggage is another issue and you expect it to be chaotic again.

* And are there any information or help desks located inside the terminal 2 ,to seek help?

There are information desks and airport staff in the terminal but most people complaint that they unhelpful and rude.

* What is the timeline like to get to the gate after check in?

Checking in and boarding is chaotic because of the security measures and boarding controls, they have in place. The check in queue is slow and then you are forced to wait before you can board. Once you are through the gates, there are shops but the passenger seating area is very small.

* Are the gates nicely laid out? Are there many gates?
People complaint also of the amount of gates and how poorly labeled they are.

* any help with information once you have checked in?
There are information shout-outs while you are waiting for your flight.

* and how easy it is to get around many levels. Does anybody know usually what level does BRITISH AIRWAYS fly out of ?

On your way back to the UK, you have to go to Terminal 1 by S-bahn and then take a bus to Terminal 2 or use the Sky Line people mover from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2. There is no direct trains to Terminal 2.

All this information which I found online does suggest to avoid the airport if you can. Most people complaint of the tight security measures, poor queue management and airport staff manners.

I hope you have a pleasant experience
VacationBuddy

03-26-2009, 08:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
VacationBuddy Administrator Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,034	Re: frankfurt main am airport.terminal 2 Hi there, Here are the answers to your questions: * I wish to know what to expect once I land there? For what I have found out, Frankfurt airport is a nightmare and very chaotic mainly because of all the checks you have to go through. The airport is overstretched and staff are not very friendly. The queue management is very poorly controlled, which causes all the long queues, people complaint about. * Is it easier to navigate than terminal 1? Terminal 2 is slightly better than terminal 1 when it comes to signposting and navigating around. * how long does it take to get the bags, and be out after landing? Picking up the luggage is another issue and you expect it to be chaotic again. * And are there any information or help desks located inside the terminal 2 ,to seek help? There are information desks and airport staff in the terminal but most people complaint that they unhelpful and rude. * What is the timeline like to get to the gate after check in? Checking in and boarding is chaotic because of the security measures and boarding controls, they have in place. The check in queue is slow and then you are forced to wait before you can board. Once you are through the gates, there are shops but the passenger seating area is very small. * Are the gates nicely laid out? Are there many gates? People complaint also of the amount of gates and how poorly labeled they are. * any help with information once you have checked in? There are information shout-outs while you are waiting for your flight. * and how easy it is to get around many levels. Does anybody know usually what level does BRITISH AIRWAYS fly out of ? On your way back to the UK, you have to go to Terminal 1 by S-bahn and then take a bus to Terminal 2 or use the Sky Line people mover from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2. There is no direct trains to Terminal 2. All this information which I found online does suggest to avoid the airport if you can. Most people complaint of the tight security measures, poor queue management and airport staff manners. I hope you have a pleasant experience VacationBuddy __________________ Destination360 Twitter