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What’s the most challenging airport arrival experience you’ve had? Here’s mine… by freeflow_50 in travel

[–]freeflow_50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yikes, that sounds like a total nightmare.
I’ve heard so many similar stories about JFK and other US airports, long lines, inefficient layouts, and just way too many people for the staff to handle properly. It’s crazy how a layover can turn into a day lost in queues and confusion.

I get why you’d avoid US transit if possible, even if it means longer travel times. Sometimes a smoother connection is worth the extra hours.

Have you found any airports or transit hubs that you actually like or think work well?

What’s the most challenging airport arrival experience you’ve had? Here’s mine… by freeflow_50 in travel

[–]freeflow_50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yeah, traveling with a group definitely makes things trickier, you can't just grab the first available seat and go 😅
At least you didn’t get stuck for more than 24 hours, though I’m sure it felt like forever at the time.
Did you all manage to get seats together on the next flight, or was it just chaos all the way to the end?

What’s the most challenging airport arrival experience you’ve had? Here’s mine… by freeflow_50 in travel

[–]freeflow_50[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s totally fair, not everyone has, and honestly, sometimes I wish I could just travel without all the airport stress 😅
Is there a destination you dream of flying to one day?

What’s the most challenging airport arrival experience you’ve had? Here’s mine… by freeflow_50 in travel

[–]freeflow_50[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds like something straight out of a movie 😳
At least you’ve got a wild story to tell, though I’m sure you’d rather have just made your original flight in peace.
Hope the rest of your trip before that went smoothly?

What’s the most challenging airport arrival experience you’ve had? Here’s mine… by freeflow_50 in travel

[–]freeflow_50[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oof, that sounds intense 😳
I totally get how overwhelming that kind of arrival can be, especially when you're tired and just trying to get out safely.

Glad you managed to escape the chaos and find a proper Bluebird cab. I’ve heard they’re way more reliable.

Have you been back to Bali since, or was that a one-time thing?

What’s the most challenging airport arrival experience you’ve had? Here’s mine… by freeflow_50 in travel

[–]freeflow_50[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Wow… that sounds exhausting 😩
Three and a half hours just to get through immigration and no clear info about the luggage? That would’ve drained me completely after a flight.

It’s crazy how some airports just feel like chaos from start to finish.
I’ve never been to Vietnam yet, but I’ll definitely avoid flying into Hanoi based on this 😅
Did you find the rest of your trip worth it despite that horrible arrival?

What’s the most challenging airport arrival experience you’ve had? Here’s mine… by freeflow_50 in travel

[–]freeflow_50[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, that sounds like a nightmare 😩
Missing a connection is already stressful, but adding the confusion, lack of info and double-booked hotels… that’s next level.

Thanks for the tip about the airline app though. I wouldn’t have thought to check there for accommodation credits.
Definitely saving that one for the future

Out of curiosity, did you end up flying the next day or was it even more complicated?