Worst Airport Experience - Cairo, Egypt

[Kusa]

Airports visited to date: New York, Philly, Pittsburgh, LA, Miami, Mexico city, Buenos Aires, Havana, Puerto Vallarta, Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, London (UK), Frankfurt, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Athens, Dubai, Jeddah, Nairobi, Kampala, Zanzibar (the island) and Cairo.

By far the worst experience I ever encountered was in Cairo; unfriendly immigration officers, unnecessary interviews and observed racist attitudes toward people of color. This after 6 separate visits and same experience each time.

And yours?

 

[southpaw]

Why would you visit six tines if each one was such a shitty experience?

 

[Kusa]

Why would you visit six tines if each one was such a shitty experience?

Sadly, out of necessity.

 

[Indiana]

And yours?

EWR and YYZ

 

[Robert Mugabe]

Well, hard to argue that
cairo airport terrorist attack - Search Images

 

[xix]

Find this guys original post in Egypt
I posted here before.

 

[xix]

Here it is

 

[Robert Mugabe]

Stay away from parades.

 

[Kusa]

Then why go?

Check post # 3

 

[xix]

Check post # 3

I read his signature:


Sadly, out of necessity.

I never ever lose, I always win or learn

He hasn't learned.

 

[Kusa]

I read his signature:


Sadly, out of necessity.

I never ever lose, I always win or learn

He hasn't learned.

I learned that it's a necessary evil...

 

[xix]

Show up with / or dress up only with swim shorts and a towel at customs.
Say you are there for the resorts.

 

[bazokajoe]

I've been to every major airport in every province, HNL, Maui, Hilo, Atlanta, O'Hare, Gatwick, Minneapolis, San Fran.
Never had an issue at any of them.

 

[luckyme101]

Find this guys original post in Egypt
I posted here before.

My wife and her girl friend were on a guided/organized tour group to Egpypt last year. At the airport, their Egyptian tour guide warned them if the customer officials want anything in your belongings, DON't argue, just give to them. Sure enough, the custom officer found a roll of scotch tape which my wife used to tape her mouth while sleeping, and asked what it was, then he just kept it, without giving any reason whatsoever! The poverty level is such that they want to take everything from the "rich" tourists!

 

[Boss Nass]

Relative of mine is an Egyptologist, and she doesn't like it.

 

[xix]

My wife and her girl friend were on a guided/organized tour group to Egpypt last year. At the airport, their Egyptian tour guide warned them if the customer officials want anything in your belongings, DON't argue, just give to them. Sure enough, the custom officer found a roll of scotch tape which my wife used to tape her mouth while sleeping, and asked what it was, then he just kept it, without giving any reason whatsoever! The poverty level is such that they want to take everything from the "rich" tourists!

I don't think Cuba does this. When I went back in the day.

 

[PeterParker1000]

Airports visited to date: New York, Philly, Pittsburgh, LA, Miami, Mexico city, Buenos Aires, Havana, Puerto Vallarta, Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, London (UK), Frankfurt, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Athens, Dubai, Jeddah, Nairobi, Kampala, Zanzibar (the island) and Cairo.

By far the worst experience I ever encountered was in Cairo; unfriendly immigration officers, unnecessary interviews and observed racist attitudes toward people of color. This after 6 separate visits and same experience each time.

And yours?

Maybe they think you are homosexual? What do you think. They have so much hate at the airports

 

[neondayz]

I've heard that they are horrible to foreigners so doesn't surprise me

 

[xix]

"The Deadliest Checkpoints in Afghanistan, .50 Cal on the Hill"

www.youtube.com

 

[Ceiling Cat]

I can't speak for air travel in third-world countries, but I find flying within the U.S., Canada, and Europe frustrating, even though conditions are generally better. To make the experience less stressful, it's essential to prepare and make the best of the situation. Arrive at the airport early instead of rushing at the last minute to reduce anxiety.

With the extra time, you can make use of airport lounges to pass the time comfortably. Many low-fee credit cards provide access to up to six lounge visits per year. These lounges typically offer complimentary food and drinks, with some even featuring nap nooks and showers. For me, arriving early and relaxing in a lounge helps alleviate much of the stress and aggravation associated with air travel.