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NIGHTMARE Easyjet Flight ✈️ Athens to Manchester 🀯 Delays, QUEUES & AWFUL food!

The Knightstrider
The Knightstrider
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πŸ‘οΈ 43K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 52:42

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their journey from a cruise ship in Athens to their home in Manchester. After expressing satisfaction with their recent cruise, they provide advice on the disembarkation process, specifically regarding luggage tags and self-assist options. The transition to Athens airport is described as a long trek, and the creators express significant frustration with the airport itself, citing extreme crowds, lack of functional Wi-Fi, understaffed service points, and uncomfortable seating. Their EasyJet flight experiences further complications, including technical issues with a cargo door strap and a loose rubber seal, which lead to multiple missed takeoff slots. Once airborne, they encounter headwind and a lack of food options on the service trolley. The creators conclude their travel day by arriving in Manchester and visiting a local pub to relax with family, noting that while the travel day was a nightmare, they are glad to be home.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Celebrity Cruises
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Celebrity Cruises
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator Warns AgainstCruise Vlog✨Casual Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · Summer · 7 nightsFrom AthensVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

It's been a phenomenal cruise, hasn't it?

Athens airport is painful. Come with plenty of time and expect most of it to be spent in cues.

The flight filled with problems. First of all, it was a luggage strap hanging out the hold.

We got off the ship at half 9. It's now half 6 UK time. That's half 8 Greece time. So, we've literally been traveling all day.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Give yourself plenty of time to navigate Athens airport.
βœ“Expect Wi-Fi not to work at Athens airport.
βœ“Use self-assist disembarkation to get off the ship quicker with your own bags.
βœ“Check your onboard account before disembarking.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Disembarking process confusion β€” Follow the numbered luggage system and listen to ship announcements for a smooth exit.
Airport navigation stress β€” Allow extra time for Athens airport due to size and crowds, and use hand luggage only if possible.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the process for disembarking a cruise ship in Athens?
QWhat is Athens airport like for a connecting flight?
QWhat can go wrong on an EasyJet flight from Athens to Manchester?

Topics Covered

Disembarkation4 Happy BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconItinerary Route4Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Athens3Β½ Happy Bacon
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