Having read the remarks made about the staff at Prestwick Airport,I find them unfounded and offensive,I have travelled through this Airport on more than one occasion and have been treated with nothing but kindness and understanding (Security Staff Included). Having been fortunate enough to travel around the World i have been to Airports were you really are glad to get out of. For your information Glasgow Airport (not Prestwick) is not in Glasgow either but in Renfrewshire, and no I'm not from Ayrshire.

GLASGOW PRESTWICK AIRPORT it states on the roof. But not Glasgow or even near Glasgow 35 mile from Glasgow. Handy for the Ayrshire people but not for anyone else. No public transport 25% of the day. No facilities for disabled or sensory handicapped. Cheap is what it is, but is it? We have had two flights since from Glasgow and from Manchester. everything taken into account, i.e. National Express Bus to Manchester and First bus two journey ticket from Cumberland to Glasgow airport. Our travel was no more expensive and we were warm, comfortable and treated with respect.

Quite a Story indeed Ivor! Before I write my PIK review I'd like to take a minute to comment on the review below. Ivor, you say you've used airports all over the WORLD. It really doesn't sound like it at all. Unless you mean between Scotland and Magaluf or wherever you go for your 2 weeks in the sun. You seem to have taken issue with the entire airport staff! From security to passenger handling to the ground crew. Here's some free advice; If the whole world is against you, maybe it's because you are in the wrong! If you want to go shopping, go to a mall! If you want to catch a flight, go to an airport! I personally quite like the fact that I don't have to walk for a mile between security and my gate just to filter me through a whole host of useless overpriced shops like I would in GLA or LHR. £4.50 for 3 cans of coke? Really? Are you sure? I believe you mean £2 for 2 bottles of coke? Pretty reasonable really? I don't even think you can buy cans in the shop but I'll check next time. As for your hand luggage, well, you are flying Ryanair! Hardly the airport's fault if you're on a budget is it? Maybe you should actually read the T&C before you fly? "Everyone is consumed with power." Lol. Maybe you should take a long hard look at your own attitude if you're really rubbing up against people so much! The reason people are told to stay in line is to stop idiots barging their way to the front of the queue because Ryanair have a "Free seating" policy. But then again, maybe I'm just one of these "Ayrshire people sticking together against you".

Having used Airports throughout the WORLD I think Prestwick International is up amongst the worst place to depart or to arrive. Firstly the facilities are sparse, cold and unwelcoming. Then through the security, WARNING don’t, just DON'T say anything to these people. They are hyper and looking for ANY excuse to stop you boarding your flight. If you manage to run the gauntlet of these persons you will enter a shopping area. Well sort of, no bigger than some convenient stores; then the Cafe/Bar - very expensive, more so than major airports of Manchester/Liverpool or Gatwick. And so called departure lounge, again cramped with hard seating. Everything is over priced, except the Newspapers and mags. But you want a can of Coca Cola, sorry can't have, but you can have three for about £4.50. (Less than a pound outside). Then the real test of your strength, the GATE to the departure corridor, guarded by ladies and sometimes boys in pink shirts. "Stand in line" you will be ordered, "No reading in the queue "Pay attention". Wow you're back in the school playground once more. Weigh your hand luggage, one bag per passenger. “Excuse me, your camera has to go in your bag, yes and your bum bag that’s got to go in as well. Now bring it to MY scales so I can charge you of it is a gram overweight“. Oh yes, they get a share of all money they can extract from you at the gate. If you have negotiated that without loosing your cool, then the long walk to the Aircraft, out into the open with the biting wind sweeping the airfield. Queues to board and everyone freezing by this stage. On the aircraft eventually and a seat at last. Relaxed. No, not really. You may need to return and that’s even worse. I found some the staff just doing their jobs but they are the cleaners and shop assistants, the Prestwick ground staff are consumed with power and the desire to give passengers the most hassle and discomfort as is humanly possible. You could complain but no matter how valid your complaint would be, these Ayrshire people always stick together. My advice, leave or arrive at Glasgow or Edinburgh, Prestwick may be cheaper, if you get away at all. We will pay the little extra and use a major airport in future.