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Interesting theory but the only way to get real-time, recent information on flight cancellations and delays are through the usual news channels and through the airlines. History is history. I have had no problems whatsoever on any intra European flights this year. I try to avoid travelling when the majority obliged by holiday, school term or festive restrictions are committed.Please tell us about your 2022 (only) flight and airport experiences. With all the cancellations and postponements it would help to get real-time or recent info for those who are planning.
@KFH I would have similar concerns about what benefit you will get from forum members relating their experiences with past flights. Certainly none of that is going to be 'real-time', even in the loosest interpretation of that phrase. If you want current, near real time, flight information, use a service like Flight Aware or Flight Radar 24 in addition to the sources that @Tincatinker has listed. These both provide very fine-grained flight tracking, which may well be far more than you need. If you dive into them, you might find the wealth of historical information on flight performance helpful. It will be more objective on matters like flight delays than our personal recollections of these things.Interesting theory but the only way to get real-time, recent information on flight cancellations and delays are through the usual news channels and through the airlines. History is history. I have had no problems whatsoever on any intra European flights this year. I try to avoid travelling when the majority obliged by holiday, school term or festive restrictions are committed.
I am a bit curious about the purpose of your thread, and I wouldn't like to see it degenerate into rants and complaints. We have had a few of those threads that really did not serve to help people plan their Caminos. As @Tincatinker and @dougfitz point out, anecdotes here are not going to be as helpful as serious study of airline statistics and news that can be found elsewhere on the internet.Please tell us about your 2022 (only) flight
I flew that same route a couple of years ago and the inbound flight was late. I made it to the gate in Amsterdam 10 minutes before departure and the ground staff had already pulled the jetway and wouldn’t let me on or even speak to me. I had to go back to their customer service center in the other terminal and got booked 5 hrs later on their next flight to Madrid. This caused me to miss my bus to Logrono and I didn’t get in until nearly Midnight. An auspicious start to my Camino that year. Now I always make sure I have longer connections to Madrid….Has anyone recently flown from USA through Amsterdam to anywhere? If so, what was your experience? I've booked through Delta but in Amsterdam I switch to KLM with only a 50 minute layover. I'm trying not to panic. Hahahahaha (nervous laugh)
My Delta flights to and from Lisbon in April and June were on time and no issues, even with 2 connections in the US to get home. I left plenty of time for security and immigration in Lisbon - also no problems.Please tell us about your 2022 (only) flight and airport experiences. With all the cancellations and postponements it would help to get real-time or recent info for those who are planning.
Please post your good, bad and ugly about 2022 flights, airports, airlines, luggage, entry etc.
2022 only and flight-related only please. Please only post about other years as a comparison to current circumstances you went through, such as comparing your 2022 flight/airport to your similar flight/airport in prior years.
NOT only related to Camino-- some info may be helpful to those connecting from certain cities, airports, airlines on their way to/from Camino. For instance, if you have 2022 experience in certain airports for your non-Camino travel, your info may be useful to Camino-bound travelers who will be using or connecting through those airports.
How long was your layover in Amsterdam?In April I flew Minneapolis to Amsterdam on Delta, then KLM to Madrid. No problems. Buen Camino
Thanks, I had originally booked a longer layover in Amsterdam but Delta changed my flight.I flew that same route a couple of years ago and the inbound flight was late. I made it to the gate in Amsterdam 10 minutes before departure and the ground staff had already pulled the jetway and wouldn’t let me on or even speak to me. I had to go back to their customer service center in the other terminal and got booked 5 hrs later on their next flight to Madrid. This caused me to miss my bus to Logrono and I didn’t get in until nearly Midnight. An auspicious start to my Camino that year. Now I always make sure I have longer connections to Madrid….
I fly through AMS in 10 days with a short layover. I'm pretty sure I'll miss my flight. I keep hoping they figure it out. Nothing I can do. Twitter has interesting up to date reports (not for the weak of heart).Has anyone recently flown from USA through Amsterdam to anywhere? If so, what was your experience? I've booked through Delta but in Amsterdam I switch to KLM with only a 50 minute layover. I'm trying not to panic. Hahahahaha (nervous laugh)
Good-Luck!! I am anything but weak of heart. LOL I'll have by backpack with me so no worry about checked luggage. Hopefully I will arrive in AMS without delay at 8:40AM with plenty of time to rebook same day to Porto if need be. I won't be arriving for 2 months, so hoping too that they will have everything figured out by then. Buen CaminoI fly through AMS in 10 days with a short layover. I'm pretty sure I'll miss my flight. I keep hoping they figure it out. Nothing I can do. Twitter has interesting up to date reports (not for the weak of heart).
Travelled from Auckland NZ to Lisbon via Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa and back from Santiago de Compostela via Frankfurt and Singapore. No issues at all. May/June 2022. $ 1550 return, cheapest ever.Please tell us about your 2022 (only) flight and airport experiences. With all the cancellations and postponements it would help to get real-time or recent info for those who are planning.
Please post your good, bad and ugly about 2022 flights, airports, airlines, luggage, entry etc.
2022 only and flight-related only please. Please only post about other years as a comparison to current circumstances you went through, such as comparing your 2022 flight/airport to your similar flight/airport in prior years.
NOT only related to Camino-- some info may be helpful to those connecting from certain cities, airports, airlines on their way to/from Camino. For instance, if you have 2022 experience in certain airports for your non-Camino travel, your info may be useful to Camino-bound travelers who will be using or connecting through those airports.
I am a bit curious about the purpose of your thread, and I wouldn't like to see it degenerate into rants and complaints. We have had a few of those threads that really did not serve to help people plan their Caminos. As @Tincatinker and @dougfitz point out, anecdotes here are not going to be as helpful as serious study of airline statistics and news that can be found elsewhere on the internet.
My 2022 Air Canada flights were fine, although there were delays on the return and there was well-publicized chaos at YYZ.
In relative dollars, in 2022, I paid about one-tenth of what that flight would have cost me when I first started to travel 50 years ago. And, in Canada, we don't even have the competition of budget airlines that exist in Europe
Amsterdam is a legendary transfer airport in that they sell a huge amount of connecting traffic so if anyone is geared up for it they will be. 50 mins is the MCT for non Schengen flights so hopefully standards will be met!Good-Luck!! I am anything but weak of heart. LOL I'll have by backpack with me so no worry about checked luggage. Hopefully I will arrive in AMS without delay at 8:40AM with plenty of time to rebook same day to Porto if need be. I won't be arriving for 2 months, so hoping too that they will have everything figured out by then. Buen Camino
Did you originate from Amsterdam to fly international or connect in Amsterdam? I know that if you start in Amsterdam as of late the lines were around the block to get through security. But if I'm connected in AMS the lines shouldn't be so bad. Crossing fingers and saying prayers.I flew feom Amsterdam to Montreal on KLM last week. Schipol was everything one has heard lately. It took 2 1/2 hours to get through security and the gate for the flight changed five times. On a positive note, every staff I encountered was very polite and hard working.
My daughter flew Sydney to London via Dubai with Emirates few days ago.Please tell us about your 2022 (only) flight and airport experiences. With all the cancellations and postponements it would help to get real-time or recent info for those who are planning.
Please post your good, bad and ugly about 2022 flights, airports, airlines, luggage, entry etc.
2022 only and flight-related only please. Please only post about other years as a comparison to current circumstances you went through, such as comparing your 2022 flight/airport to your similar flight/airport in prior years.
NOT only related to Camino-- some info may be helpful to those connecting from certain cities, airports, airlines on their way to/from Camino. For instance, if you have 2022 experience in certain airports for your non-Camino travel, your info may be useful to Camino-bound travelers who will be using or connecting through those airports.
PS. Thanks for this thread. I have heard a lot of bad news about the airline industry and it has been useful to have this 'straw poll' to give a sense of where problems are likely to occur.Please tell us about your 2022 (only) flight and airport experiences. With all the cancellations and postponements it would help to get real-time or recent info for those who are planning.
Please post your good, bad and ugly about 2022 flights, airports, airlines, luggage, entry etc.
2022 only and flight-related only please. Please only post about other years as a comparison to current circumstances you went through, such as comparing your 2022 flight/airport to your similar flight/airport in prior years.
NOT only related to Camino-- some info may be helpful to those connecting from certain cities, airports, airlines on their way to/from Camino. For instance, if you have 2022 experience in certain airports for your non-Camino travel, your info may be useful to Camino-bound travelers who will be using or connecting through those airports.
Good point - I originated in Amsterdam so had to go through security. Much easier and faster if you are transferring from another flight. Nonetheless - keep those fingers crossed!Did you originate from Amsterdam to fly international or connect in Amsterdam? I know that if you start in Amsterdam as of late the lines were around the block to get through security. But if I'm connected in AMS the lines shouldn't be so bad. Crossing fingers and saying prayers.
Hi, just walked part of Frances rte. Coming into Spain via CDG to Barajas, no issues. Flying out today CDG was chaotic, not enough time between flights, lots of other flights coming in had been delayed, and when my fully booked flight was scheduled to leave there were still a lot of empty seats, they ended up delaying leaving. Lots of people's passports weren't scanning, including mine 2x, the second time I got searched and swabbed over for residue. I believe Ryanair has called for strike days later this month, so that might affect travel. People were also mentioning having missed flights into Paris due to other airport delays.Please tell us about your 2022 (only) flight and airport experiences. With all the cancellations and postponements it would help to get real-time or recent info for those who are planning.
Please post your good, bad and ugly about 2022 flights, airports, airlines, luggage, entry etc.
2022 only and flight-related only please. Please only post about other years as a comparison to current circumstances you went through, such as comparing your 2022 flight/airport to your similar flight/airport in prior years.
NOT only related to Camino-- some info may be helpful to those connecting from certain cities, airports, airlines on their way to/from Camino. For instance, if you have 2022 experience in certain airports for your non-Camino travel, your info may be useful to Camino-bound travelers who will be using or connecting through those airports.
In mid April I flew in delta to Toulouse from seattle via east coast and Paris no problem but coming back on klm Toulouse Amsterdam seattle they canceled the flight and had to fly next day , problem carrying my hiking sticks had to argue that I can’t walk without them so being 73 they let me go. Otherwise no problems!!!!Has anyone recently flown from USA through Amsterdam to anywhere? If so, what was your experience? I've booked through Delta but in Amsterdam I switch to KLM with only a 50 minute layover. I'm trying not to panic. Hahahahaha (nervous laugh)
You’ll be fine! I’m sending good vibes your way!!!Good-Luck!! I am anything but weak of heart. LOL I'll have by backpack with me so no worry about checked luggage. Hopefully I will arrive in AMS without delay at 8:40AM with plenty of time to rebook same day to Porto if need be. I won't be arriving for 2 months, so hoping too that they will have everything figured out by then. Buen Camino
thank you!I flew feom Amsterdam to Montreal on KLM last week. Schipol was everything one has heard lately. It took 2 1/2 hours to get through security and the gate for the flight changed five times. On a positive note, every staff I encountered was very polite and hard working.
Not related to Caminho, but Vancouver, Canada>Montreal, Canada>Lisbon, Portugal and return, May/June 2022 via Transat.Please tell us about your 2022 (only) flight and airport experiences. With all the cancellations and postponements it would help to get real-time or recent info for those who are planning.
NOT only related to Camino-- some info may be helpful to those connecting from certain cities, airports, airlines on their way to/from Camino. For instance, if you have 2022 experience in certain airports for your non-Camino travel, your info may be useful to Camino-bound travelers who will be using or connecting through those airports.
We were a total of 4 flying in on different days and from different cities all from the US to do the Camino Frances in June 2022. I will summarize our experiences. 2 flying out of Kansas connection via JFK under United got canceled twice at different legs, they ended up connecting in Dulles and nonstop to Madrid from there. Their cancelations caused them to lose a day and not 2 due to their diligence in searching for options. Another flew out of Montreal ( Air France) drove from Vermont. Very smooth until layover in Paris where she said was very tight turn around and was lucky she only had her carryon and nothing checked due to customs check etc. Smooth to Madrid from Paris. Last one from Dulles nonstop to Madrid smooth no issues.Please tell us about your 2022 (only) flight and airport experiences. With all the cancellations and postponements it would help to get real-time or recent info for those who are planning.
Please post your good, bad and ugly about 2022 flights, airports, airlines, luggage, entry etc.
2022 only and flight-related only please. Please only post about other years as a comparison to current circumstances you went through, such as comparing your 2022 flight/airport to your similar flight/airport in prior years.
NOT only related to Camino-- some info may be helpful to those connecting from certain cities, airports, airlines on their way to/from Camino. For instance, if you have 2022 experience in certain airports for your non-Camino travel, your info may be useful to Camino-bound travelers who will be using or connecting through those airports.
Hello - I flew Delta from MAD to JFK on Saturday, June 25. Our flight was scheduled to depart at 10:45 am. We heard many horror stories about long lines, particularly for passport control. The airline suggested arriving 3 hours ahead, but the horror stories suggested getting to the airport even earlier.Please tell us about your 2022 (only) flight and airport experiences. With all the cancellations and postponements it would help to get real-time or recent info for those who are planning.
Please post your good, bad and ugly about 2022 flights, airports, airlines, luggage, entry etc.
2022 only and flight-related only please. Please only post about other years as a comparison to current circumstances you went through, such as comparing your 2022 flight/airport to your similar flight/airport in prior years.
NOT only related to Camino-- some info may be helpful to those connecting from certain cities, airports, airlines on their way to/from Camino. For instance, if you have 2022 experience in certain airports for your non-Camino travel, your info may be useful to Camino-bound travelers who will be using or connecting through those airports.
May United flight into Lisbon on time, 30min through immigration.Please tell us about your 2022 (only) flight and airport experiences. With all the cancellations and postponements it would help to get real-time or recent info for those who are planning.
Please post your good, bad and ugly about 2022 flights, airports, airlines, luggage, entry etc.
2022 only and flight-related only please. Please only post about other years as a comparison to current circumstances you went through, such as comparing your 2022 flight/airport to your similar flight/airport in prior years.
NOT only related to Camino-- some info may be helpful to those connecting from certain cities, airports, airlines on their way to/from Camino. For instance, if you have 2022 experience in certain airports for your non-Camino travel, your info may be useful to Camino-bound travelers who will be using or connecting through those airports.
I am currently trying to leave Canada on my way to SJPP. Without warning or notifications, 2 of my 3 flights have been canceled.Please tell us about your 2022 (only) flight and airport experiences. With all the cancellations and postponements it would help to get real-time or recent info for those who are planning.
Please post your good, bad and ugly about 2022 flights, airports, airlines, luggage, entry etc.
2022 only and flight-related only please. Please only post about other years as a comparison to current circumstances you went through, such as comparing your 2022 flight/airport to your similar flight/airport in prior years.
NOT only related to Camino-- some info may be helpful to those connecting from certain cities, airports, airlines on their way to/from Camino. For instance, if you have 2022 experience in certain airports for your non-Camino travel, your info may be useful to Camino-bound travelers who will be using or connecting through those airports.
If the timing works, take the train! As a fellow Canadian, I heartily recommend the experience--one we rarely get at home. (Sorry for the digression, moderatorI won't be starting my Camino on Monday, but with a little luck, I'll begin on Tuesday.
Send all positive vibes this way!
Gosh that's cheap. I'm in AUS. Will have to look at Singapore, Lufthansa from here. Do they co-share? I've used both and have found them to be good airlinesTravelled from Auckland NZ to Lisbon via Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa and back from Santiago de Compostela via Frankfurt and Singapore. No issues at all. May/June 2022. $ 1550 return, cheapest ever.
No delays, all smooth. Bit more form filling than usual. No covid tests required if you had international vaccine pass.
Lucky.
Yes coshare. LH seats are very tight and hard, but the price was great.Gosh that's cheap. I'm in AUS. Will have to look at Singapore, Lufthansa from here. Do they co-share? I've used both and have found them to be good airlines
I had several flights this year flying in and out of various Canadian cities. My luggage was never lost but there were several delays.Please tell us about your 2022 (only) flight and airport experiences. With all the cancellations and postponements it would help to get real-time or recent info for those who are planning.
Please post your good, bad and ugly about 2022 flights, airports, airlines, luggage, entry etc.
2022 only and flight-related only please. Please only post about other years as a comparison to current circumstances you went through, such as comparing your 2022 flight/airport to your similar flight/airport in prior years.
NOT only related to Camino-- some info may be helpful to those connecting from certain cities, airports, airlines on their way to/from Camino. For instance, if you have 2022 experience in certain airports for your non-Camino travel, your info may be useful to Camino-bound travelers who will be using or connecting through those airports.
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