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    10 reasons why Belfast International Airport is f**king s**t

    Stevie HaugheyBy Stevie HaugheyFebruary 9, 2023No Comments5 Mins Read
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    If you haven’t been to Belfast International Airport yet, this rant article might mentally prepare you for it.

    Belfast International Airport cover photo

    I’m from Belfast, and I’m proud of it. I love our city and its people. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same about the ‘International’ Airport.

    Flying out of this airport on a regular basis has led me to become frustrated with more than one thing that needs fixing. 

    Following a frustrating recent trip, I’ve decided to share my top ten reasons why Belfast International Airport is f**king s**t!

    10. It was voted the worst luxury airport in Europe – not a good start!

    The airport was voted the worst luxury airport in Europe.
    Credit: pexels / ROCKETMANN TEAM

    Belfast International Airport was ranked as the worst luxury airport in Europe in a fairly recent survey. The terminal here was given a very underwhelming 31/100 score for its luxury offering by gold payment provider Glint.

    This survey was carried out and researched data on airports all over the globe. Am I surprised? No.

    9. Long queues for security – you might miss your flight

    There are always long queues.
    Credit: commonswikimedia.org

    I’ve been to Belfast International countless times. Security here is a real mixed bag. You either get a breeze, or it is a long, long queue. 

    On a few occasions, I nearly missed my flight, so make sure to be careful! Always arrive early, and you’ll get your flight, but if you leave it fine and you are there at a peak time, you are in for a surprise. 

    8. It is a time capsule – a throwback to the 80s

    Belfast International Airport is a time capsule.
    Credit: geograph.ie

    I wasn’t born in the 80s, but I’ve been told this place hasn’t changed much since then. They’ve invested in modernising the bar and restaurant areas which is very welcome. 

    However, when you get to your gate, you are back in a time capsule. It really is like an airport from the 1980s!

    7. There’s no train station close by – all aboard the bus

    There is not station close by to Belfast International Airport.
    Credit: geograph.ie

    Unlike many INTERNATIONAL airports, Belfast International Airport does not have a train station that will quickly bring you into the city centre. 

    Travellers to this glorious airport should see the bus timetable to plan their journey into the city centre!

    6. There’s nothing ‘international’ about it – maybe rename it?

    There is literally nothing international about it.
    Credit: commonswikimedia.org

    Although international is in the name, Belfast International Airport lacks the size, modernisation and efficiency of most international airports. 

    We all know Belfast isn’t the most international city, but at least bring it up to international standards before you start making claims to be an international airport!

    5. There’s a lack of air conditioning – like a sauna

    The like of air-conditioning is atrocious.
    Credit: pexels / cottonbro studio

    Some places in the airport appear to have air conditioning, but on a warm summer’s day in 2022, I was waiting in a departure lounge without any information, and it was boiling.

    I couldn’t see any air conditioning around. There may have been air conditioning, but I couldn’t see any, and I definitely couldn’t feel any. 

    4. The locals complain about it – not a good sign!

    The locals complain about Belfast International Airport.
    Credit: Flickr / Magnus D

    They always say when you travel, eat where the locals eat. This means that if the regulars approve of it, then it must be good! I think the same applies to most things, including your local airport.

    I’ve lived in Belfast for most of my life, and I’ve never heard any locals raving about it. Instead, I’ve heard a lot of complaints!

    3. Expensive food and drink – to add to the agony

     The food and drink is expensive.

    Look, I understand it is industry standard to charge more than standard in airports across the board. 

    However, I would argue because Belfast International is lacking in other areas, they could give us cheap food and drink to make up for things. 

    If this happened, I think people would say, “Look, it’s not the best airport in the world, but it is the food and drink is reasonable.” A boy can dream.

    2. They charge £1 for drop off/pick up – are you kidding?

    The £1 charge at Belfast International Airport is a joke.
    Credit: commonswikimedia.org

    To add to this list of negatives surrounding this airport, they have the cheek to charge cars £1 for drop off and pickup. I hope the money goes towards making the airport better!

    1. Lack of local beers on tap – City Airport does it better

    There is a lack of local beers.

    This is Northern Ireland’s top airport, but they don’t have any/many Northern Irish beers on tap. On my recent visit, I could only see Birra Moretti, Heineken and other international brands.

    Guinness was the most local beer on tap, and although Dublin is just down the road, a Belfast beer would be nice. 

    The City Airport puts “The International” to shame by having several local beers on tap, including Yardsman Belfast Pale Ale, which is an awesome beer! 

    BONUS REASON: Slow Wi-Fi – forget watching Netflix during a delay

    The WIFI connection is terrible.

    I could go on all day, but I’ve decided to add just one more reason to my rant article. Anytime I’ve been to the airport, it has been underwhelming.

    You can check email just fine, but when you are trying to do anything more, like watching a TV show or YouTube video to pass the time, you might be in for a surprise (depending on how many people use it).

    Rant over. Thank you for reading.

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    Stevie Haughey is an Irish travel writer, author and entrepreneur. Following the success of Ireland Before You Die, Stevie founded the company Emerald Green Media which manages Ireland Before You Die, Meanwhile in Ireland and two other popular websites. In 2019, Stevie was nominated for Northern Ireland’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. In his spare time, he loves exploring Ireland and is enthusiastic about sharing his experiences with others.

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