Why You Should Avoid Connections at London Heathrow

We have written before advising our passengers not to connect at London Heathrow airport. This summer, because of the olympics being held in London, there will be congestion, delays and problems for those who are going to or connecting at Heathrow. Even with the expansion of the facility, it has become a sprawling airport with transfers between terminals taking longer. Security lines and immigration wait times for international and domestic flights are lengthy. In addition, connecting passengers are expected to cough up additional fees that are higher than any other European airport, adding a hefty surcharge for the privilege of going through Heathrow. Better alternatives with shorter connections, better amenities include Amsterdam Schiphol, Brussels and Frankfurt. www.premieretravel.com