So, I had to fly out of SVQ the other week. Wasn’t exactly a vacation, more like one of those trips you just gotta do. You know the kind. Anyway, my main thought was, “Hope the airport part is smooth.” I’ve had my share of airport nightmares, believe me.
Getting There and First Look
I got a cab to SVQ, trying to time it right – not too early to be bored stiff, not too late to be sprinting through the terminal. The driver was chatty, which was fine. Pulled up, and the outside looked pretty standard, nothing too flashy. Walked in, and my first impression was, okay, it’s not overwhelmingly huge. That was a plus. Sometimes you walk into an airport and it feels like you need a map and a compass just to find the check-in desks.
The Check-in Shuffle and Security Shenanigans
Found my airline’s area. The queue wasn’t too bad, actually. Moved along at a decent pace. The person at the counter was efficient, got my bag tagged and boarding pass sorted without much fuss. That was a relief. Then came security. Ah, security. The universal airport experience, right? Laptops out, liquids in their little bags, shoes off if they beep. It was the usual drill. People fumbling, a bit of a hold-up here and there, but nothing out of the ordinary. The staff seemed like they were just trying to get through their day, same as us. I managed to get through without any major hold-ups, which, honestly, always feels like a small victory.
Waiting Around and The Coffee Quest
Once I was through, I did the usual wander. Needed coffee, badly. Found a place, grabbed a coffee and a pastry. Prices were, well, airport prices. What can you do? I found a seat near my gate. It was pretty busy, lots of people milling about. I just sat there, people-watching for a bit. It’s funny the things you notice when you’re just waiting.
- Families trying to keep kids entertained.
- Business folks glued to their laptops.
- Couples looking excited for their trip.
The gate area itself was okay. Clean enough. The announcements were clear, which isn’t always the case, so that was good. Just trying to pass the time, really.
Boarding and Taking Off
Then they called boarding for my flight. The usual line-up by zones. It all went pretty smoothly, actually. Got on the plane, found my seat, stowed my bag. No drama. Before I knew it, we were pushing back. Looking out the window as we taxied, SVQ seemed to handle things pretty well from what I could see. Didn’t feel chaotic, which is always a good sign.
So yeah, my little trip through SVQ airport. It wasn’t spectacular, it wasn’t terrible. It was just… an airport experience. And sometimes, “just an airport experience” without any major headaches is all you can ask for. It did its job, got me on my way. And for that, I guess I can’t complain too much. It was one less thing to stress about on that particular trip, and that was something.
