OT: Very early morning security at EDI
Nov 3, 2009, 3:04 pm
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OT: Very early morning security at EDI
I have a stupidly early flight tomorrow out of EDI. While I'm very aware of security at 0730, anyone know what it's like at 0530? I need to be at the gate for 0550, but really don't want to lost a moments more sleep than I have to...
So - what time would you get to the airport to be able to clear security? I've checked in and have boarding passes... but I've never flown this early on a weekday (or if I have, I've snoozed through the security).
So - what time would you get to the airport to be able to clear security? I've checked in and have boarding passes... but I've never flown this early on a weekday (or if I have, I've snoozed through the security).
Nov 3, 2009, 3:09 pm
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It can't be worse than at 0730? 
That's usually somewhere down past the first food place.
Oh well, 0515 arrival.. and 4 am alarm... where's my sobbing softly smilie?
That's usually somewhere down past the first food place.
Oh well, 0515 arrival.. and 4 am alarm... where's my sobbing softly smilie?
Nov 3, 2009, 3:12 pm
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It is much worse - okay security queues may be similar but involves two additional hours stolen from a good night's sleep 
Nov 3, 2009, 3:21 pm
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Yeah... I should have asked this question earlier, as I really, really need to go to bed now!
(Just shown weakness and pre-booked car parking to get fast track security
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(Just shown weakness and pre-booked car parking to get fast track security
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Nov 3, 2009, 3:27 pm
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Hi,
The only thing that I looked forward to at 0520 was getting through security and into the lounge!
It has generally been around 10mins for me ( maybe up to 15mins once) but have not been since the express security lane started.
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TBS
The only thing that I looked forward to at 0520 was getting through security and into the lounge!
It has generally been around 10mins for me ( maybe up to 15mins once) but have not been since the express security lane started.
Regards
TBS
Nov 3, 2009, 4:39 pm
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Although the security queues are always rather long when I get to Edi - always on the early morning flight to LHR for a West Coast flight. I never seem to be waiting too long. In fact I rate EDN as one of my favourite places fro just that reason - everyone seems to be doing something and all the lanes are open - unlike some airports I can name
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Nov 3, 2009, 9:37 pm
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Well Scottish schools go back around the 12th of August, so in Scotland, August isn't z holiday month, it's a working month, and the early flight are most likely to be used by Scots rather than people flying back. July is our equivalent to the English August.
Nov 3, 2009, 10:36 pm
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You lot are a bunch of scare-mongers - 0730 much, much much worse. Absolutely no queue at the BP check, such that the express security was patchy and being reserved for last calls of airlines (how does that work if I've paid for it?!). Anyway, have 20 mins in lounge to stuff myself on addictive rolls...
Nov 4, 2009, 1:10 am
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You lot are a bunch of scare-mongers - 0730 much, much much worse. Absolutely no queue at the BP check, such that the express security was patchy and being reserved for last calls of airlines (how does that work if I've paid for it?!). Anyway, have 20 mins in lounge to stuff myself on addictive rolls...
Nov 4, 2009, 1:25 am
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The EDI Terraces reopens on Monday 23 November - Jenbel will have had access to another lounge and is being naughty rubbing salt in our wounds
Nov 4, 2009, 3:16 am
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I got to EDI for a 06.30 flight last week at about 05.40 and the security queue was right back past the top of the stairs and into the food hall. I almost cried in dispair and thought about going home. However it still only took about 15 minutes to get all the way through.
Nov 4, 2009, 3:19 am
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What is the deal with Express Security at EDI? Unlike every other UK airport this does not seem to give priority to BA Silvers and Golds. The "helpful" guy policing the queues said (details are on our website), well if they are I can't find them.
Nov 4, 2009, 6:44 am
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I have been through a few times. It has been open a couple of times and on both occasions it took people who had paid the extra longer to clear security than us mere mortals. Not convinced this one will last....
Some discussion here -
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/u-k-i...press-edi.html