The airport experience is a Marmite one isn't it, you either love it or hate it. I've always embraced it to be honest and have nothing but fond memories of arriving there as a child eager to see what magazine I could pick up from WHSmith to keep me occupied on the plane.
Now, with children of my own, I still like to think that the holiday begins at the airport and that usually means choosing somewhere to eat before take-off. Read more: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community Unlike previous trips, where a super early flight meant breakfast all round, this time we had the luxury of an afternoon flight.
I toyed with the idea of booking a lounge, but while it seemed tempting, I wasn't convinced we'd get our money's worth at £30 plus per person.
I wasn't overwhelmed with the selection of food on offer either - it all seemed a little bit random when my colleague tried it for herself - plus the price clearly factors in the wines, beers and spirits available and it's not really worth paying the same for kids who aren't drinking.
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