Summer holidays 2022: what passengers at Stuttgart Airport need to know
Created: 07/28/2022, 10:13 am
By: Jason Blaschke
If you want to travel by plane at the start of your holiday in Baden-Württemberg, you face challenges - there are also a few things to consider at Stuttgart Airport.
Stuttgart – The summer holidays also begin in Baden-Württemberg on Thursday.
And after more than two years of the corona pandemic, many families are dreaming of sun, sand and sea.
In addition, the corona requirements for travelers have been relaxed in almost all countries - there are no longer any quarantine requirements or even entry bans.
Nevertheless, all air travelers in particular must be careful and attentive at the moment.
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Lufthansa strike paralyzes air traffic: Stuttgart airport little affected
This primarily affects Lufthansa passengers, because ground staff have been on strike throughout Germany since Wednesday (July 27, 2022).
The warning strike organized by the ver.di trade union is expected to last until Thursday, 6 a.m.
The consequences for passengers are serious.
According to reports from MANNHEIM24
, almost all Lufthansa flights for Wednesday will
be canceled at the airport in Frankfurt (Main) alone , thousands of travelers will be affected.
Stuttgart Airport is less affected by Lufthansa's warning strike.
Also because fewer Lufthansa flights start from here.
The Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings, whose employees are not on strike, is primarily represented in the state capital of Baden-Württemberg.
Nevertheless, travelers should also note a few things at Stuttgart Airport, because after more than two years of Corona standstill, it is a feat of strength for many airports to start operations again.
Holiday season at Stuttgart Airport: 5 tips that travelers should keep in mind
In Stuttgart, the airport operators see coping with the summer season as a challenge.
According to reports from the Stuttgarter Nachrichten
, there could be longer waiting times
at the security checks at the airport .
The federal police with several officials and private service providers is responsible on site, it is said.
In an interview with
BW24
, a spokeswoman recommends being at the airport around two hours before departure.
In addition, please note:
At the security check, have your travel documents (ID card, flight ticket) ready to hand and observe the airline's hand luggage specifications.
Allow more time for security and check-in at peak times (morning, noon).
Passengers should report to security at least 90 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
At the security check, all electronic devices, plastic bags with liquids, glasses and the like are to be put separately in the boxes for x-raying.
If you follow these tips at Stuttgart Airport, you will not only save yourself the hustle and bustle of rummaging around in your luggage, you will also help check-in and security checks to run more quickly overall.
If you also arrive by bus or tram (U6), you can save yourself the sometimes nerve-wracking search for a parking space and the parking fees.
Just a few weeks ago, parking fees in the "Kiss and Fly" zone resulted in a fight at Stuttgart Airport.
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Arriving by train, bus or car – parking lot confusion at Stuttgart Airport
Parking in the zone is free for a maximum of eight minutes.
If you need a little more time to say goodbye and want to avoid the "Kiss and Fly" zone, you will find 30-minute parking spaces near the terminal for 2.50 euros.
And according to Stuttgarter Nachrichten
, parking in the PP0 car park is
even free for a whole hour.
There are daily rates for long-term parkers.
So there are a lot of things that passengers can do themselves to ensure smooth operations.
And once you have reached your destination, you should – depending on the country – always keep a few important things in mind.
On vacation, for example, inconspicuous, small but highly poisonous animals can live in the water and on land, which are fatal to humans - caution is required here, especially in exotic countries.
The fact that dangerous animals also live in the region is shown by the settlement of dangerous mosquito species in Baden-Württemberg.