LHR Fast Track for AC Premium Economy passengers?
Sep 22, 2017, 12:06 pm
#16
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Ha! Many FOTSGs here chastised me for getting this claiming that the fast track lane is always just as fast, if not, faster.
I agree that this Trusted Traveler program at LHR is fantastic for those who fly there more than once to see grandma.
The only caveat is that if there is an issue with scanning your passport or taking the photo, you will be asked to go to manual to which they will ask questions. So the trick is to master the art of the passport scan and photo when you're in one of the automatic lanes.
I agree that this Trusted Traveler program at LHR is fantastic for those who fly there more than once to see grandma.
The only caveat is that if there is an issue with scanning your passport or taking the photo, you will be asked to go to manual to which they will ask questions. So the trick is to master the art of the passport scan and photo when you're in one of the automatic lanes.
Sep 22, 2017, 3:22 pm
#17
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Sep 23, 2017, 8:17 am
#18
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Agreed. I wish Nexus would be that easy! Registered Traveller is also faster than the regular Fast Track. Could not do without now.
Nov 29, 2018, 6:08 am
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May 23, 2019, 10:24 am
#25
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I have Trusted Traveller right now, which I wasn't going to renew once they sorted the ePassport gates. Also I can throw away my old stack of Fast Track coupons that I have from AC flights ;-)
May 23, 2019, 10:26 am
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I'm heading to LHR on Saturday in J, but with a Canadian passport I wasn't sure whether I'd need the fast track slip. I guess not.
May 23, 2019, 10:29 am
#27
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I thought the ePassport gates access for Canadians wasn't taking effect until July? It certainly was not yet in effect three weeks ago when I was there.
I have Trusted Traveller right now, which I wasn't going to renew once they sorted the ePassport gates. Also I can throw away my old stack of Fast Track coupons that I have from AC flights ;-)
I have Trusted Traveller right now, which I wasn't going to renew once they sorted the ePassport gates. Also I can throw away my old stack of Fast Track coupons that I have from AC flights ;-)
May 23, 2019, 10:31 am
#28
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The fast track Blacksies (I'm assuming they're still black) are still useful for those without ePassport-gate eligibility.
May 23, 2019, 10:43 am
#29
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Oh never mind, they brought the date *forward* from July to May. Since when does the UK government do anything early??? https://www.independent.co.uk/travel...-a8921871.html