EasyJet GLA-LTN
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2020 8:24 am
Quick report from last nights flight down to Luton on EZY78, A319 G-EZDH.
First time ever flying from GLA, and overall a very good experience.
Arrived at the airport at approx 18:45, greeted by the sight of a Smartwings 737-800, and Ryanair 737 as well as a whole bunch of BA Airbii.
Into the departure hall after and up through security. One lane open, but that wasn't a problem, there was only 2 of us there!
So through security, and into a deserted departure lounge, the only non lounge bar, the Beardsmore(?) was just closing at 7. WH Smith and Boots closing at 8.
I noticed the Lomond lounge was open, so £25 to get in there. Unfortunately, it was closing at 8 too, so a couple of pints kn there, overlooking the ramp, great views, and the lady working, very friendly. Only 1 other person in there too however.
After leaving there, I joined the other 80 or so pax waiting for EZY78 down to Luton, everyone was well spread out with social distancing being maintained. Gate was called at 8:25, so down to 7C in trotted where boarding began immediately.
I took my seat in 24A, and we waited for the remaining passengers to board. Plenty of empty seats with a load factor of perhaps 55-60%, not too bad given it was a Wednesday night 9pm flight during a pandemic.
Inboard, masks were worn, the crew Luton based were friendly and service was quick. 1x Captain and 2 x SFOs in the cockpit, someone getting a promotion.
Took off on runway 5 and rocketed into the air, great views of all the lights .
1 hour later, we landed in Luton with a bump, flight was smooth all the way down. Fairly straight forward to get through there and down to the train station.
Summary wise, despite the fact GLA was so quiet, I could see that it was a well laid out airport.
Only concern would be the mingling of arriving and departing passengers on the way to the gate.
Going to be a long hard winter, but I look forward to using the airport again in busier times.
And I didnt even need a shellsuit after all these years
Back up to GLA on Friday, on the EZY75, A320 this time, and a much busier looking flight.
First time ever flying from GLA, and overall a very good experience.
Arrived at the airport at approx 18:45, greeted by the sight of a Smartwings 737-800, and Ryanair 737 as well as a whole bunch of BA Airbii.
Into the departure hall after and up through security. One lane open, but that wasn't a problem, there was only 2 of us there!
So through security, and into a deserted departure lounge, the only non lounge bar, the Beardsmore(?) was just closing at 7. WH Smith and Boots closing at 8.
I noticed the Lomond lounge was open, so £25 to get in there. Unfortunately, it was closing at 8 too, so a couple of pints kn there, overlooking the ramp, great views, and the lady working, very friendly. Only 1 other person in there too however.
After leaving there, I joined the other 80 or so pax waiting for EZY78 down to Luton, everyone was well spread out with social distancing being maintained. Gate was called at 8:25, so down to 7C in trotted where boarding began immediately.
I took my seat in 24A, and we waited for the remaining passengers to board. Plenty of empty seats with a load factor of perhaps 55-60%, not too bad given it was a Wednesday night 9pm flight during a pandemic.
Inboard, masks were worn, the crew Luton based were friendly and service was quick. 1x Captain and 2 x SFOs in the cockpit, someone getting a promotion.
Took off on runway 5 and rocketed into the air, great views of all the lights .
1 hour later, we landed in Luton with a bump, flight was smooth all the way down. Fairly straight forward to get through there and down to the train station.
Summary wise, despite the fact GLA was so quiet, I could see that it was a well laid out airport.
Only concern would be the mingling of arriving and departing passengers on the way to the gate.
Going to be a long hard winter, but I look forward to using the airport again in busier times.
And I didnt even need a shellsuit after all these years
Back up to GLA on Friday, on the EZY75, A320 this time, and a much busier looking flight.
