As a city girl, this is the smallest airport I've been to. People are super nice and after a lot of delays, you're probably better off coming to the airport to get better service than waiting on hold with customer service for 2 hours which is why I went to the airport much earlier than needed to make sure the customer service agents didn't make anymore mistakes with my booking. There is currently an exhibit in the international lounge which is awesome. There is also a lot of seating available here to chill with one restaurant presecurity. Since it's such a small airport you don't need to do security until they announce it's time for your flight. The wifi doesn't reach all ends of the airport, and is especially slow after security. They also have physical signs for the flights as compared to screens in other airports. read more

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I had the pleasure of visiting Gander Airport when my flight from London back to the US had to make an emergency landing en route. We landed in the evening and waited on the aircraft for over an hour while they determined that a) the medical emergency was not serious and b) the mechanical issue could not be fixed quickly. We were allowed to disembark and go into the terminal, and they did it in the smart way: we weren't processed by Canadian immigration and just stayed in the secure area. As we arrived after regular services had closed, they called airport employees at home to have them come back and open the cafe and gift shop for us 200+ passengers. Best part... there is free WiFi in the building. Best part for smokers... there's also a smoking area upstairs. Yes, it's in the middle of nowhere for most of us, but I'm glad to have this airport available for emergencies, and the people were absolutely fantastic and welcoming. This was especially apparent if you read articles about all the planes that landed in Gander on 9/11. http://www.ganderairport.com/911.htm read more

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What's not to like about free wifi, coffee, and a great lounge for the crew? Oh, and when you fill up with that premium Canadian jet fuel...there's a pizza pie waiting for you. Now, as a passenger...did you see the 44 urinals/toilets? You're welcome for no lines! Snack bar might be pricey, but what airport isn't. Super friendly staff and they know what they're talking ABOOT read more

Gander International Airport - Airports Near Me - Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador

Very quaint airport. Nice facilities for a small airport. An honour to be in the airport that received 1000s during 9/11. read more

Gander International Airport - Restaurant at Gander - Airports Near Me - Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador

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I had the opportunity to stop at GIA on super bowl sunday. It was very late at night and the Gift Shop and Snack bar was still open. We waited inside the terminal as our aircraft was being fuel before heading to Germany. I'm the biggest Saints fan so I was thankful for the TV in the waiting are. Funny watching American football on Canada TV, The commercials just didn't fit. One commercial was about the "Rocks best place for rock" music. Small town living at it's best here. I degrees. The airport was well staffed, everyone friendly and helpful. Highly recommend. Can't wait to see Gander again on my return flight in 4 months! Hoorah! read more

Stopped to refuel and headed inside to find the whole terminal was staffed by maybe 5 people. Headed straight to the bar tucked inside a corner of this state of art airport terminal. One later aged woman helped me with some Canadian whiskey. This place had a special feeling that I haven't found anywhere else. Something I still don't understand to this day. They even made me a whiskey to go back onto my plane. read more