The "breakfast" on the morning BA flights to Manchester are warmed to a temperature just under that at the centre of the Sun and so will strip all the skin off the inside of your mouth on contact.
Roomy check in counters, speedy security & a tidy terminal jam packed with shops & places to snack. Don't fret about getting here too early...gates aren't called until 45 mins"ish" before. 😄🇬🇧✈️
Jamie Oliver's RESTAURANT does an awesome All Day Breakfast. Get as many stag an hen parties in there as possible to annoy the dysfunctional parents that ignore their screaming kids - Av'it!
Easy to get in and through the security if you have only a hand luggage. Surprisingly, not to busy in the early morning even the South Terminal is still closed
There is now a Comptoir Libanais restaurant in the terminal, best food option if you have a bit of time on your hands and want more than a sandwich. Great mezze platter.
The exit gates, where you meet your long lost family or friends, has a handy Costa opposite! Caffeinate yourself ready for baggage delay and over-excitable squeals of delight when they first appear!
They moved the smoking area from the second floor. It's SO convenient now, you only have to go back downstairs, exit from the building, find the lift at the end because the ramps only go up, and exit.
If you have someone kind enough to come pick you up at the airport, get them to drive round and meet you at the Drop-Off zone instead of paying for the expensive car parks. No waiting in drop off zone
If you arrive after about 2230 in North Terminal all the Car rental places are closed and you have to go to South Terminal to collect vehicle. A nuisance if have wheelchair but the staff will help
Nicest staff ever! So helpful and friendly. Several employees went above and beyond what is normal...and all with a smile! Every other airport in the world should take note...airports CAN be pleasant
You can still get 25% off your second pair of shades at Sunglass Hut before you fly abroad, and be prepared for sunnier climbs! Offer applies to all ranges and is on top of the VAT-free prices!
If you are Flying to Malaga or Granada to visit the Alhambra and haven't booked a hotel, just go to http://www.hotelcerrodelsol.com, it's a lovely boutique hotel
Getting the train? Save time buying your tickets at North Terminal right after customs and avoid the epic lines at the station itself. Express & normal (faster ;) train tickets sold.
I long for the days of Easyjet flights from the south terminal. North is a pain to get to, a pain to navigate around, and I takes at least 15 minutes to walk to the gates.
Unnecessarily long causeway between the main hub and the actual gates. Always be on standby around the time they announce the gate number, you have to run to make it to you gate. Not cool at all.
After you've used your trolley, don't forget to dock your it and take your £1 back. Apparently too many people forget and the money goes to the collectors pockets.
If ur flying via dubai, then do check the duty free alcohol rates there before buying at Gatwick. As it may turn out cheaper & save you the trouble of carry the load half way across your destination!
North terminal- smoking areas have a new locations. for departures floor (2) you have to go outside to the balcony and for arrivals floor (g) - outside left.
Freezing cold air con? Need to charge your phone? There's warmer seats in the far corner of the main lounge (towards gates 45-55 & 101-113) next to the chocolate shop.
Wow this is rough compared to Heathrow or Edinburgh. Small number of restaurants each with a massive queue you probably wouldn’t get through before your flight.
Word to the wise, Gatwick is not in greater London so your Oyster card and pay as you go doesn't work. Be sure to buy a separate ticket before you get on a train to the airport.
There are 2 Boots: a small, crowded bad tempered one immediately after you exit security on the left; or a much larger one, far side of the hall towards gates 100.