Johannesburg, South Africa (JNB)

When a European lands in South Africa, one almost expects dusty landing strips and really third world service. Not so at Johannesburg International Airport.

Disembarking we found that the travellators were all working, the luggage trolleys were new, state of the art complete with a braking system, and huge enough to carry a families luggage.

Our luggage took a while to arrive at the carousel but one makes allowances for this as it is a manual task, but th ewaiting area was clean and spacious. Perhaps some further toileting facilities could be made more available.

The customs queues were well organised and flowed very smoothly, for locals as well as visitors. In no time at all we passed through the green light under the watchful but not vindicative eye of the customs officials and entered the arrivals hall which was well sign posted and plenty of facilities were found. Hire car companies, taxis and exchange bureau's were on hand and the airport facility would have to meet with the discerning travellers approval.