... I’m going to tell you the stories of two wonderful Asian airports here, Singapore Changi and Colombo Bandranaike. Sure, many airports around Asia will be pretty nasty, but it’s the same in Europe. Ever been to Heathrow?
Why we assume Asian airports to be dirty...
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Advantages: Sometimes good Disadvantages: Sometimes bad
...airports here, Singapore Changi and Colombo Bandranaike. Sure, many airports around Asia will be pretty nasty, but it’s the same in Europe. Ever been to Heathrow?
Why we assume Asian airports to be dirty...
If we’re going on holiday to Asia, we could well end up at Chennai airport or perhaps in Bangalore (opinion coming after Christmas). In these situations, you will end up at a dump, but that does not mean every airport in Asia is ... ...I may forget details.
COLOMBO BANDRANAIKE AIRPORT
Colombo International Airport, based at the capital of SriLanka, was rocked by terrorist attacks in July 2001. But they have picked up the pieces and are now trading as usual. More about the terrorist attacks later on, and what happened during them.
I would like to say here that SriLanka is safe. You will not be mobbed by terrorists if you stick to the south, and in fact you will probably be safer ...
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Advantages: Air-Conditioned Disadvantages: Looks a little old
Colombo International Airport goes by many names including Katunayake International Airport (KIA) and Bandaranayake Internatioal Aiport (BIA. It is fully air-conditiioned and there are no covered walk-ways between the plane and terminal. You have to take a less than 30 second bus ride. The arrivals duty-free isn't too bad but Departures is even better although you won't be able to find as much electrical equipment, so but all of it in the arrivals ...
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A flight from Gatwick - the only option for our recent holiday to Bermuda - meant we needed one night's accommodation near to the airport itself, to ensure we had no hold ups on the morning. As we would also need 12 nights parking I scoured the internet more
Some writers have commended the Holiday Inn for its excellent service at very reasonable prices. A look behind the scenes of the brand policy, products and pricing shows however a very different picture. Holiday Inn is in fact often more expensive than... more
