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Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Woman arrives at airport 45 minutes before flight to test theory she can still get on plane
Katharina Bost tested the so-called 'airport theory' London Stansted Airport, where she got to the airport just 45 minutes before her flight was due to take off to see if it was enough time Going to the airport can be a stressful experience for some people, but others find it a breeze. You're either a last-minute dasher, trusting in the cosmos that you'll whizz through security without a hitch. Or, alternatively, you're the type who prefers to arrive well ahead of the recommended two hours (or three during peak times like school holidays). If your travel companion wouldn't object, you might even fancy arriving four hours early, indulging in a manicure, treating yourself to a matcha (or something stronger), and perusing the bookshop. However, thanks to the 'airport theory' circulating on TikTok, which many experts advise against trying, more individuals are attempting to emulate the former category, aiming to reach the airport with just enough time to spare. Katharina Bost tested this theory at London Stansted Airport, claiming she arrived at 6.45 pm for a flight scheduled to depart at 7.30 pm. This gave her a mere 45 minutes to complete all necessary tasks, including navigating the dreaded security queue. By 6:48pm, Katharina found herself in the bustling airport security line. However, passengers must have been swift as by 6:50pm, she was ready to explore the fragrances and cosmetics in duty-free. She took full advantage of the perfume testers available, spritzing herself generously before boarding her flight. At 7.04pm, she expressed her craving for a "needed a matcha," leading her to pop into Joe and the Juice for her favourite brew. By 7.09pm, she had her matcha in hand, sipping it as she strolled towards the airport gate. She reached the gate at 7.14pm, and by 7.22pm, she was strapped in and ready for take-off, looking quite chuffed with herself. However, some commenters questioned the authenticity of the timestamps provided in her video, wondering how she managed such a seamless airport experience, something they'd never encountered before. One person commented: "There's no way security took 15 minutes unless you got fast-track". A fast-track pass allows you to bypass most of the queue and rejoin further down the line. A woman retorted: "The longest time I've ever spent in an airport security queue is about 15 minutes tbh". "You went through fast-track security, and then your plane was delayed," another accused her. A TikTok user confessed: "I'd be having a panic attack cutting it this fine," while another admitted: "I'd literally be running". "It took me an hour to get through security at Stansted a few weeks ago, on a random Saturday afternoon," someone grumbled. Stansted Airport advises: "Always follow your airline's guidance on how early you need to be at the airport before your flight. "As a general guide, you will need to have checked in and be ready to go through security at least 2 hours before your flight departure time."
South Wales Guardian
11-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Badenoch says ‘rush' to meet net zero pushing up holiday costs
The Conservative Party leader opened a new domestic arrivals building at London Stansted Airport in her North West Essex constituency on Friday. She slammed Labour's 'ideological' plans to reach net zero by 2050, a target she previously dismissed as impossible to meet, and said they would hit holidaymakers. 'Labour's ideological rush to Net Zero 2050 is not only bankrupting our country and leaving us dangerously reliant on China, it's also making holidays more expensive, just as the cost-of-living crisis for working people gets worse. 'Under my leadership the Conservative Party are going to make things easier for the makers, the people who work hard to provide for their families, and not force up the cost of their summer holidays,' she said. The Tory leader pointed to plans to raise air passenger duty and the Climate Change Committee's call for the cost of decarbonising aviation to be reflected in the cost of flights. Speaking to airport staff during the visit, Mrs Badenoch told them how the pandemic showed how 'critical' Stansted was for the local economy. 'But I always tell the story of how when Covid hit and so many people lost their jobs, all of those people turned up in my surgeries. 'It really showed just how critical the airport was, how important it was for the local community and well beyond.' The new arrivals building was part of a £1.1 billion transformation at Stansted, the UK's fourth largest airport. The work, expected to continue over the next three to four years, will also include a £600 million extension to the main terminal, increasing its size by 40%.
Leader Live
11-07-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Badenoch says ‘rush' to meet net zero pushing up holiday costs
The Conservative Party leader opened a new domestic arrivals building at London Stansted Airport in her North West Essex constituency on Friday. She slammed Labour's 'ideological' plans to reach net zero by 2050, a target she previously dismissed as impossible to meet, and said they would hit holidaymakers. 'Labour's ideological rush to Net Zero 2050 is not only bankrupting our country and leaving us dangerously reliant on China, it's also making holidays more expensive, just as the cost-of-living crisis for working people gets worse. 'Under my leadership the Conservative Party are going to make things easier for the makers, the people who work hard to provide for their families, and not force up the cost of their summer holidays,' she said. The Tory leader pointed to plans to raise air passenger duty and the Climate Change Committee's call for the cost of decarbonising aviation to be reflected in the cost of flights. Speaking to airport staff during the visit, Mrs Badenoch told them how the pandemic showed how 'critical' Stansted was for the local economy. 'But I always tell the story of how when Covid hit and so many people lost their jobs, all of those people turned up in my surgeries. 'It really showed just how critical the airport was, how important it was for the local community and well beyond.' The new arrivals building was part of a £1.1 billion transformation at Stansted, the UK's fourth largest airport. The work, expected to continue over the next three to four years, will also include a £600 million extension to the main terminal, increasing its size by 40%.
Rhyl Journal
11-07-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Badenoch says ‘rush' to meet net zero pushing up holiday costs
The Conservative Party leader opened a new domestic arrivals building at London Stansted Airport in her North West Essex constituency on Friday. She slammed Labour's 'ideological' plans to reach net zero by 2050, a target she previously dismissed as impossible to meet, and said they would hit holidaymakers. 'Labour's ideological rush to Net Zero 2050 is not only bankrupting our country and leaving us dangerously reliant on China, it's also making holidays more expensive, just as the cost-of-living crisis for working people gets worse. 'Under my leadership the Conservative Party are going to make things easier for the makers, the people who work hard to provide for their families, and not force up the cost of their summer holidays,' she said. The Tory leader pointed to plans to raise air passenger duty and the Climate Change Committee's call for the cost of decarbonising aviation to be reflected in the cost of flights. Speaking to airport staff during the visit, Mrs Badenoch told them how the pandemic showed how 'critical' Stansted was for the local economy. 'But I always tell the story of how when Covid hit and so many people lost their jobs, all of those people turned up in my surgeries. 'It really showed just how critical the airport was, how important it was for the local community and well beyond.' The new arrivals building was part of a £1.1 billion transformation at Stansted, the UK's fourth largest airport. The work, expected to continue over the next three to four years, will also include a £600 million extension to the main terminal, increasing its size by 40%.
Powys County Times
11-07-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
Badenoch says ‘rush' to meet net zero pushing up holiday costs
Kemi Badenoch has said the 'rush' to reach net-zero carbon emissions is forcing up the cost of summer holidays. The Conservative Party leader opened a new domestic arrivals building at London Stansted Airport in her North West Essex constituency on Friday. She slammed Labour's 'ideological' plans to reach net zero by 2050, a target she previously dismissed as impossible to meet, and said they would hit holidaymakers. 'Labour's ideological rush to Net Zero 2050 is not only bankrupting our country and leaving us dangerously reliant on China, it's also making holidays more expensive, just as the cost-of-living crisis for working people gets worse. 'Under my leadership the Conservative Party are going to make things easier for the makers, the people who work hard to provide for their families, and not force up the cost of their summer holidays,' she said. The Tory leader pointed to plans to raise air passenger duty and the Climate Change Committee's call for the cost of decarbonising aviation to be reflected in the cost of flights. Speaking to airport staff during the visit, Mrs Badenoch told them how the pandemic showed how 'critical' Stansted was for the local economy. 'But I always tell the story of how when Covid hit and so many people lost their jobs, all of those people turned up in my surgeries. 'It really showed just how critical the airport was, how important it was for the local community and well beyond.' The new arrivals building was part of a £1.1 billion transformation at Stansted, the UK's fourth largest airport.
