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They limit the seating cause third world folks use the chairs to sleep on...agent007 wrote:Any airport has to have adequate seating especially for the elderly and for mothers with kids, especially mothers who still nursing.
What do they expect traveller's to do? Bombard the food court seating area before exiting to the departure gates and what happens to passengers who legitimately requires a spot to sit and eat or drink a hot beverage?
Coming back to nursing mothers, what about private nursing pods? Common AATT...you all can do better than that.
I'm not opposed to the idea of making more money in space rentals but some additional seating would be nice. The beauty of the Atrium is lost imo with the inclusion of that Starbucks. Maybe it's easy for me to mention this cause I patronized them locally once 2 years ago only because I was meeting a client there and won't be back.
SR wrote:Its a good move makes the airport more "international"
That food court like a parlor even the floor always nasty and cramped
There is ample seating for departing passengers after they pass through security.agent007 wrote:Any airport has to have adequate seating especially for the elderly and for mothers with kids, especially mothers who still nursing.
What do they expect traveller's to do? Bombard the food court seating area before exiting to the departure gates and what happens to passengers who legitimately requires a spot to sit and eat or drink a hot beverage?
Coming back to nursing mothers, what about private nursing pods? Common AATT...you all can do better than that.
I'm not opposed to the idea of making more money in space rentals but some additional seating would be nice. The beauty of the Atrium is lost imo with the inclusion of that Starbucks. Maybe it's easy for me to mention this cause I patronized them locally once 2 years ago only because I was meeting a client there and won't be back.
Neither is a quikshoppePhone Surgeon wrote:There is ample seating for departing passengers after they pass through security.agent007 wrote:Any airport has to have adequate seating especially for the elderly and for mothers with kids, especially mothers who still nursing.
What do they expect traveller's to do? Bombard the food court seating area before exiting to the departure gates and what happens to passengers who legitimately requires a spot to sit and eat or drink a hot beverage?
Coming back to nursing mothers, what about private nursing pods? Common AATT...you all can do better than that.
I'm not opposed to the idea of making more money in space rentals but some additional seating would be nice. The beauty of the Atrium is lost imo with the inclusion of that Starbucks. Maybe it's easy for me to mention this cause I patronized them locally once 2 years ago only because I was meeting a client there and won't be back.
The airport is not a liming spot.
Phone Surgeon wrote:
The airport is not a liming spot.
Phone Surgeon wrote:There has been plans to build a multistory parking lot with stores etc for years now but again the airport is self funded so they probably eh getting the money or interest to do it
MaxPower wrote:dogg wrote:Man like maxpower who does dress up to go Massy stores will soon come and boast how he drink coffee from the airport starbucks
Lol since the Massy post months ago you are like the only one who appears to be traumatized and intimidated my Massy Stores.
Stop being a pathetic sufferer dogg, and work a little harder to be able to afford to shop in Massy and buy Starbucks.
Other than that padna, stick to getting your groceries in snacketts and sip on yuh hong wing.
Lmao
tarzan wrote:Time to add back prestige holdings stocks to my account , I could see that share price going back up to upwards of 7.5 per share now.
Well saidagent007 wrote:Like some of you all missing the point or I wasn't clear enough. Can you all name the food/beverage options that waiting passengers have at the departure gates?
This is off the top of my head....you seasoned travelers would have a better idea:
Maria's (bakery)
Rituals (coffee shop & patties)
Heros sports bar
Buzz bar
KV Food & Beverage (mostly snacks and beverages)
Unknown (small shop on the corner before entering the gate 7 area on the left) - drinks and snacks
Based on the above, it's not like we have a lot of more affordable fast food options after you pass the first security checkpoint en route to the departure gates. Not everyone is comfortable paying $50. for a burger at the sports bars!
The aim of the "food court" downstairs are for travellers to at least have a more affordable meal via Royal Castle, Church's and KFC etc. The Rituals and Starbucks are seen as essentials especially for the teas and coffees too.
With a lack of seating, travelers who legitimately require a hot beverage or a sandwich before heading upstairs into the departure lounge can't do so because there are persons who are just sitting there wandering their eyes all over the place and busy texting etc. They won't even have the decency to offer their seat to the family or elderly or new mother who wishes to eat/drink something quickly before heading up.
Our selfishness as a people continues even when we are about to leave the country. More seats won't hurt, so what did we do in the past? Behind the ATM machines is a staircase that takes you upstairs. Under that staircase is a non functional water fountain. The edges of the fountain is flat and tiled and thus serves as a reasonable sitting area.
If AATT is truly serious about airport security and unnecessary loitering, they should ensure only persons with boarding passes can enter the airport from the drop off area.
dogg wrote:Sorry brah, only the most barren of imbeciles could even contemplate boasting that they shop at low-end chain stores.
pugboy wrote:this turning into a sufferers rant
MaxPower wrote:pugboy wrote:this turning into a sufferers rant
Yep.
Trini sufferers just LOVE to post up on social media oh they buy Starbucks with their name written on it lol
Get your visas Trinis, there’s alot more to Starbucks out there.
alfa wrote:Wait till they hear about Ezekiel bread. Educate them nah Max
pugboy wrote:a visa/yankee land is not the promised land eh
when you go europe you will quickly realize there’s lot more cultures food and things to see
you will get a better cup of coffee in any small cafe in italy or france than starbucks
Phone Surgeon wrote:You will get all them thing when they open the aeropark agent.
In the last 2 or 3 years I doubt any airport spend any money on unnecessary upgrades.
And again as I say our airport supposedly doesn't get money from the government. They are self sufficient so they were looking for investors to do their aeropark.
The Authority’s ability to generate sufficient revenue to cover its operating costs constant over the
period 2008 to 2012. However, there has been an increase in total expenditure which resulted in a
deficit over the years 2008 to 2012. Officials from the AATT indicated that the revenue generated
internally was sufficient to cover its operating expenditure, but the deficits occurred after accounting
for depreciation on the income statement.
At the same time, the financial sustainability of the Authority weakened as a result of the economic
downturn in Trinidad and Tobago’s economy. Systems were implemented to improve the AATT’s
management of its two main sources of revenue: aeronautical and non-aeronautical. Since 2003, the
AATT has not approached the Central Government for the financing of its operating expenditure,
however, the Authority received financing of its capital expenditure programmes until the year 2014
http://www.ttparliament.org/reports/p11 ... AC-R18.pdf
MaxPower wrote:dogg wrote:Sorry brah, only the most barren of imbeciles could even contemplate boasting that they shop at low-end chain stores.
No one was boasting doggy and you are unable to quote any post from anyone here boasting about shopping in the said establishments. If you don’t have that proof, then stop getting excited when you hear about places you have never been to bro.
Rem i told you youngman, work harder, get your visa and see the world a bit. But i will tell you upfront, Walmart isn’t what it seems so try not to get a nervous breakdown on your first visit.
Run along now dogg, and lose the sufferer antics please, you’re better than this.
Them concerns not valid.agent007 wrote:That Aeropark thing is another story by itself. Reminds me of streets of the world for Invaders Bay and the port relocation dream to sea lots including a huge floating island off pos. Alluh remember dem renderings?
Back to Aeropark, it doesn't solve the immediate seating concerns I highlighted. Even if we snap Aeropark into existence Thanos style, the proposed site is North of the carpark so some form of connection must be in place overhead to connect said business park to the main terminal building. Some form of rail system would be required for sure.
This not going to happen anytime soon. They done want to over construct an international terminal for ANRR Tobago and now this Aeropark modernization project? Lol....what sort of passenger traffic do they really expect to justify that spend on both islands?
Another epic waste of HSF withdrawal.
Phone Surgeon wrote:Airport is not a loitering spot .
Go into any major airport and there is little to no seating for persons before the check in counter besides for restaurants/bars in the airport.
If you not spending money then don't be in the people place.
timelapse wrote:Well saidagent007 wrote:Like some of you all missing the point or I wasn't clear enough. Can you all name the food/beverage options that waiting passengers have at the departure gates?
This is off the top of my head....you seasoned travelers would have a better idea:
Maria's (bakery)
Rituals (coffee shop & patties)
Heros sports bar
Buzz bar
KV Food & Beverage (mostly snacks and beverages)
Unknown (small shop on the corner before entering the gate 7 area on the left) - drinks and snacks
Based on the above, it's not like we have a lot of more affordable fast food options after you pass the first security checkpoint en route to the departure gates. Not everyone is comfortable paying $50. for a burger at the sports bars!
The aim of the "food court" downstairs are for travellers to at least have a more affordable meal via Royal Castle, Church's and KFC etc. The Rituals and Starbucks are seen as essentials especially for the teas and coffees too.
With a lack of seating, travelers who legitimately require a hot beverage or a sandwich before heading upstairs into the departure lounge can't do so because there are persons who are just sitting there wandering their eyes all over the place and busy texting etc. They won't even have the decency to offer their seat to the family or elderly or new mother who wishes to eat/drink something quickly before heading up.
Our selfishness as a people continues even when we are about to leave the country. More seats won't hurt, so what did we do in the past? Behind the ATM machines is a staircase that takes you upstairs. Under that staircase is a non functional water fountain. The edges of the fountain is flat and tiled and thus serves as a reasonable sitting area.
If AATT is truly serious about airport security and unnecessary loitering, they should ensure only persons with boarding passes can enter the airport from the drop off area.
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