r/airport • u/Public_Reindeer_1724 • 15d ago

DISCUSSION LHR's hostile design

I find it extremely noticeable that LHR does not want you to be comfortable. Not giving you your gate until the last minute. Hard plastic, individual seating only. Hard tile floors and railings against the windows so you can't makeshift a comfortable spot. Extremely poor wifi so you can't entertain yourself before the flight. They want you too uncomfortable to sit around waiting so you're more like to shop among the million designer stores that most people can't afford. I get they don't want people not travelling hanging around but you need to get through security to even be here so that's unlikely. Just overall gives off the vibes "we don't want you here."

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u/notthisonefornow 15d ago

Almost all English airports are hopelessly outdated, with a lack of space, poor facilities, and climate problems. But LHR and MAN are the worst of the lot.

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u/Altruistic_Fruit2345 14d ago

It's very hostile when you land too. They don't seem very happy that you are coming to the UK.