asnovici
Jan 6, 03, 12:59 pm
I was wondering if there are any FastRack cards for NW WBC passengers arriving to AMS (or returning from AMS to MSP). I have a tight connection in AMS onto Schengen zone country (which means passport control), same on the way back in the US (MSP)
Thanks
johan rebel
Jan 6, 03, 2:36 pm
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by asnovici:
I was wondering if there are any FastRack cards for NW WBC passengers arriving to AMS (or returning from AMS to MSP). I have a tight connection in AMS onto Schengen zone country (which means passport control), same on the way back in the US (MSP)
Thanks</font>
The only FastTrack system at AMS is called Privium, and is operated by Schiphol Airport. It uses iris scan identification, allowing you to bypass passport control completely. There are also special Privium security checkpoints.
It works like a dream, the only catch is that you have to join the Privium program, and then pay an annual fee of € 119.--
You can actually join online ( http://www.schiphol.nl/schiphol/privium/privium_home.jsp? ), but you will need to have an iris scan made at Schiphol. Membership is restricted to nationals of EU and EEA (European Economic Area) countries.
Privium is a real time saver, but only worth it if you use Schiphol regularly.
johan
asnovici
Jan 6, 03, 2:44 pm
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by asnovici:
I was wondering if there are any FastRack cards for NW WBC passengers arriving to AMS (or returning from AMS to MSP). I have a tight connection in AMS onto Schengen zone country (which means passport control), same on the way back in the US (MSP)
Thanks</font>
Thank you, Johan
I just wish the US would introduce a system like this...and would actually spread it around most airports (not just BOS or LAX or something). I may join next year...when I am planning to go through AMS more often. Thank you for your help.