Not many things seem to be working in Hungary these days. With a right wing government that seems to make a sport of creating enemies all around it, from the European Union to the IMF, the small Central-European country has now reached a point where the economy has nowhere to go but down. This of… Continue reading Ferihegy Airport – the beginning of the end?
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ATCO Turned Passenger
I can hardly believe it myself, but although I flew for the first time 35 years ago, I still feel the thrill and excitement of an upcoming trip. I think this will remain as long as I live. Getting ready at home, packing, hauling the luggage down to the car and then heading to the… Continue reading ATCO Turned Passenger
The Darkest Winter
Spring has arrived and we are leaving behind Ferihegy’s darkest winter. Although I could write about weather-related problems or minor aviation incidents, there is something far worse for the storyteller to write about. What has previously figured only in our worst nightmares has become reality on 3 February. I have written about this before and… Continue reading The Darkest Winter
Another Good Day at Budapest Ferihegy Airport
October the second, 2011. This was an interesting day in the history of Ferihegy Airport. We were privileged to witness the first visit by Airbus’ “jumbo”, the A380. The expectations? Beyond belief. We were expecting her already during the summer months but she failed to put in an appearance. Probably this only increased the expectations… Continue reading Another Good Day at Budapest Ferihegy Airport
Winter season survived at Ferihegy
It would appear that we have survived the 2011 winter season without major hiccups. Events arose only when a bored office-bug decided to fabricate an elephant from a flea… Luckily either they were not bored enough or there was a lack of fleas but the number of overblown events were also thankfully low. What was… Continue reading Winter season survived at Ferihegy
Budapest-Ferihegy SkyCourt, viewed from the tower
Our esteemed readers had the occasion to read my friend, Steve’s account of SkyCourt, Budapest Ferihegy Airport’s new pride. Now I would also like to add a few words about this wonder, as seen from the control tower. Of course I need to go back a bit further in time since this story started much… Continue reading Budapest-Ferihegy SkyCourt, viewed from the tower
Budapest’s SkyCourt – will the security check point hold up?
Budapest Ferihegy Airport has recently opened an impressive passenger hall between Terminal 2A and 2B. It is something truly attractive with an inner space that seems to be even bigger than it actually is… and it is huge by any measure. The architects have really excelled with this steel and glass building which embraces you… Continue reading Budapest’s SkyCourt – will the security check point hold up?