Back in day when I lived and worked in London (off and on for almost three years), I spent a lot of…read moretime pounding the terminals of this massive airport. Heathrow can be incredibly busy, so come prepared. If you are arriving in Heathrow, there are plenty of shops for souvenirs from cheap touristy keychains and tea towels with Princess Kate's face plastered on it, to very high end luxury brands - think anything from Marks and Sparks (M&S) to Chanel. If you have a layover and need to connect with another international flight, be prepared to literally walk miles to get through one terminal and on to the next. It was mind boggling just how far of a walk it was. If you are tired and jetlagged, it's exhausting. If you are departing LHR, you might find a few shops to get your last sausage roll bite before you board.

I had managed to dodge flying through Heathrow on prior European vacations, alas, this time the…read moreonly reasonably priced flight had a connection here. I am grateful that my second flight was delayed by 45 minutes, as otherwise my 1.5-hour long connection would not have been enough time to make it to the gate! We were flying from Croatia to the US, so we had to go through security again plus customs. Both my bag and my boyfriend's bag were flagged for secondary checks (along with a TON of others), so that took ages. They had to test my cat figurine from Dubrovnik for whatever reason. Came back fine, obviously. We also had to take a shuttle, a tram, a bunch of escalators, and walk a sizable distance between terminals to reach our flight. All in all, not a fan of this place. I was hoping I'd at least run into a Costa Coffee on the way, but nope, no such luck.

We took a direct Norse flight from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) into London Gatwick Airport (LGW)…read more They are a secondary hub for British Airways and one of the largest operating bases for budget flights. My experience with this airline is only as an arrival, as I travelled through other parts of Europe by train and by air. The arrival was quite smooth as far as international travel is concerned. We were able to get through customs quickly. However sadly no stamp on the passport for the international travel. Restrooms had abundant stalls but there were really busy. The handwashing stations were individually in each stall. I had a decent experience in the women's stalls where I was comfortable enough to brush my teeth and wash my face. However my boyfriend mentioned that the men's side was really gross, not clean enough to clean up and reset after the long flight. My favorite thing about this airport is that it is connected to a train system that will take you into central London or whichever surrounding area you need to get to. Navigating was pretty simple. A quick and convenient arrival. I would consider flying back into this airport in the future.

I actually really, really like this airport. I find it a lot less chaotic than London Heathrow…read more Every time I've gone to this airport, which has been a total of three times now in two years every employee I have interacted with has been helpful and friendly. I find this airport easy to navigate and it has some nice stores to pick up essentials or snacks. It also has a good variety of restaurants to eat at if you so chose.

I feel the same way about Terminal 5A as I do about Terminal 3. Going through security here can be…read morea hit or miss experience, but I totally appreciate the thoroughness and care taken to keep us all safe. The long walk to the bus transfer between terminals is really what brings the rating down. It's always very crowded due to the fact that it's the primary terminal for British Airways. I corrected a mistake in my previous review of Terminal 3. The Fortnum & Mason shop is actually in Terminal 5. It's so easy to confuse the two after a long flight. Anyway, this particular location even has a bar in front of it where you can sip on champagne and nibble on canapés (if that's your thing). I just love to browse through the tea & biscuit section of the shop to see what's new. Sure, there are other great shops as well as food options on this side of the airport. I just love F&M tea! The British Airways Gallerie Club and First Lounges are above it. There's also an exclusive lounge called The Concorde Room that I'd love to try one day. So, I've read that British Airways will be starting a new direct route from Tampa to Heathrow (replacing Gatwick) towards the end of this year. I hope that this means it will arrive at BA's Terminal 5 hub. If so, then I'll be super grateful for the convenience of a smooth connection. If not, then I'll just be happy to have more connection possibilities to other countries. Either way, I'm thinking this is great for OneWorld travelers booking through American Airlines out of TPA. I'll update this review the next time we fly into this airport. Here's hoping for good vibes and good connections when passing through London.

I transited through Heathrow on the way from Madrid, Spain back to the US. It was a fairly easy…read moretransit process, with lots of signage to point you in the right direction. My flight was leaving from one of the satellite Gates in terminal five, and the Heathrow staff very kindly suggested I head that way with plenty of time. The terminal is clean with lots of seating at the gate. The announcements were clear and easy to understand, and the boarding process was a breeze. As someone who lived in the UK for a couple of years, I always love transiting through Heathrow so I can stop at boots to pick up a couple of my favorite drugstore items. There's tons of shopping in terminal five as well as several dining options.

Do you know, Yelp asked me what I thought of this airport. I have reviewed it on Yelp before, but…read moreits evaporated so maybe it's as well Yelp aren't asking what I think of Yelp and if they did it's at two stars now due to two things - not enough words are allowed for detailed reviews and vanishing work. I think this airport is wonderful and the staff who work very hard are marvellous but we pass through and I don't know if they Rio folks off like Belfast's two airports. On arrival we were met by police despite travelling internally within the UK - Belfast being the departure place, so go figure. If I had to guess it's the risk of undesirables crossing the Irish border North going into UK by the back door is why. They were polite and fast, processing everyone promptly. The luggage was out fast and it's a two minute walk to get a taxi and £26 to go from the airport to the main seaport to pick up a cruise. We booked the same taxi service back and it surged a great. All done automatically as they link the journeys so when you call to return you just hit 1 and a taxi is dispatched. Similarly return dropping luggage is relatively easy security a courteous breeze and there's a Starbucks. I'm sure there's also a lounge but we couldn't be bothered as we hadn't long to wait for our flight.

Easy to get to and through this airport! Not the cleanest looking place BUT a whole lot better than…read morethe craziness of (LHR)London Heathrow! The staff at (SOU) Southampton is mostly friendly and efficient! Got through security and to the boarding gate within 10mins which is better than most airports in the United Kingdom. Due to the efficency of this place, I hope to fly through this airport again!

I actually like Terminal 3 at London Heathrow. It's a long walk and bus transfer to and from the…read moreterminal that brings the rating down a bit. Other than that, this is the terminal where we can finally decompress after a long flight. As long as you have enough time built into the layover. The security checkpoint is fine. We've had some polite assistants, and also some who are very indifferent. It's the luck of the draw. This last experience was very pleasant. I did have some liquids flagged in my carry-on, but all proceeded as usual once they tested them. You can always count on security being very thorough in the UK, and with good reason. This terminal has a lot of great shopping. There are quite a few food options and airline lounges as well. It can be very crowded, but everything is easy to find. It's a nice little break before hopping on to the next flight.

Seems a little crowded, and not a lot of good places to sit and relax. For such a world class city,…read morethe airport seems to fall a little short. That being said, it is clean and easy to navigate to and from using the Underground.

I spent a great family time on the last air show, there always something new or classic to see, the…read moreambience there is for pilots families a great place to spend together, the air show is something you must see at least once!

Bournemouth Airport is conveniently small but flies you to various international destinations…read more I rather think it will get a lot bigger though. At present, it's very easy to check in, and there are book shops and eateries. There is also a runway for light aircraft, which I also have used. There is a flying club. No stress here!

I love this airport and is a good way to try out flying for the first time, as the airport is very…read moresmall so isnt confusing to know what gate you should be at. The check in queues are very short, and security check is a unstressful experience as staff are happy to help with any questions or problems you may have.. When you have gone through there is a restaraunt and a a whsmiths.. Restaurant food is pricey but if you buy a adult meal it ll easily divide into 2 meals for 2 kids. and a good tip s take a empty sports bottle through seurity show them its empty and when you buy a drink from the restaturant you are alloweed to get free refills so you can have a drink and your child if you top up their bottle can also have a drink..

Nice airport. Small and usually used for business. Passenger travel usually is from gatwick…read moreairport.

Although it is called Oxford Airport, it is really in Kidlington but it is on the borders of Oxford…read moreand there is plentiful bus transport there. It is mostly used for pilot training, and business flights by rich passengers who can afford to own or charter planes. Often you can see planespotters on the lay-by's, waiting for a glimpse of what they apparently consider to be a special jet. Although the facility is secure and the public cannot ordinarily get inside, at the edges you can get quite close to planes about to land and it can be fun to watch. No regularly scheduled commercial airline service here, though.

This post is about the HE in general…read more One of the reasons I like lhr is this Heathrow Express, a direct light rail that takes all but 15 minutes to Paddington Station in the city. I purchased tickets in advance, £10 one way (£25 on the spot). They're on time. The interior is clean. The seats are comfortable, although a little old, with charging ports.

Five stars for the convenience, three stars because of the price -- averaged together, that makes a…read moresolid four stars for the Heathrow Express train! This is by far the most convenient option from London proper to Heathrow Airport, but you'll pay for that convenience. Where you could reach the airport via a local train for much less, shell out the 20 - 25 pounds per person and you can ride on a direct train with zero stops. The train runs nonstop from Paddington Station, which is easily accessible by Tube. It leaves roughly every 15 to 30 minutes, but there are frequently closures and delays so make sure you allow plenty of time for your journey. In the 4 times I've used this service, twice it's been cancelled and I had to take the regular local train, so be aware. The train stops at Heathrow but the walk from the station to the terminal is quite far (allow at least 20 minutes, and even longer if you are slow or have a ton of bags). Also make SURE that you keep your ticket out because you have to scan in AND out once you reach LHR station. The train itself is nothing fancy, but they have free wi-fi and luggage racks for the short journey. The seats are comfy enough. They often run specials, so make sure you check our their website. Sometimes there are deals if you buy group tickets and it's cheaper if you purchase your tickets far in advance. This is the easiest option to get from the city to LHR by a mile.