PEK Departure Fast Track
Aug 29, 2017, 9:05 am
#1
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Join Date: May 2006
Programs: United GS, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, SPG Gold, AMEX PLAT
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PEK Departure Fast Track
Having been stuck in the departure security mess that happens at PEK now and again, I was wondering if anyone has used a good VIP departure service?
There are a few advertised that claim front of line security/passport control access... I've used these services at other airports with good success, but never PEK.
I have a 625PM flight and my last meeting finishes at 230PM sharp in CBD of Beijing -- so I know I will be cutting it somewhat close if (ha) there is traffic.
Suggestions?
There are a few advertised that claim front of line security/passport control access... I've used these services at other airports with good success, but never PEK.
I have a 625PM flight and my last meeting finishes at 230PM sharp in CBD of Beijing -- so I know I will be cutting it somewhat close if (ha) there is traffic.
Suggestions?
Aug 30, 2017, 8:06 am
#2
Join Date: May 2009
Location: LON
Programs: BAEC GGL; KLM Gold; AC 50K
Posts: 147
I am interesting in learning about options to expedite through the departure process at PEK as well! I was just at T3E for an afternoon flight to HKG a week ago, and it took an hour just to get through immigration then another 30 minutes for security. Since I will be doing that route (on CA/CX) monthly for the foreseeable future, I am willing to pay a reasonable price to ensure minimal queuing time but all the services I have spoken to so far, have all admitted there is no official fast track at PEK and they can only assist on a best-effort basis, which is quite pointless.
Aug 31, 2017, 6:56 am
#3
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: China and Canada
Posts: 1,886
Having been stuck in the departure security mess that happens at PEK now and again, I was wondering if anyone has used a good VIP departure service?
There are a few advertised that claim front of line security/passport control access... I've used these services at other airports with good success, but never PEK.
I have a 625PM flight and my last meeting finishes at 230PM sharp in CBD of Beijing -- so I know I will be cutting it somewhat close if (ha) there is traffic.
Suggestions?
There are a few advertised that claim front of line security/passport control access... I've used these services at other airports with good success, but never PEK.
I have a 625PM flight and my last meeting finishes at 230PM sharp in CBD of Beijing -- so I know I will be cutting it somewhat close if (ha) there is traffic.
Suggestions?
Aug 31, 2017, 9:17 am
#4
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AA, DL
Posts: 7,418
+1. I usually leave around 3 or 3:30 and that's always been enough time, even though there's always a panic it won't be as one sits in traffic on 3rd ring road.
By CBD, do you mean out towards Chaoyang? I've been going from central (Wangfujing) and 3p is plenty of time, 3:30 enough.
By CBD, do you mean out towards Chaoyang? I've been going from central (Wangfujing) and 3p is plenty of time, 3:30 enough.
Sep 2, 2017, 11:53 am
#5
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Looks like I will be leaving from Xicheng District at the JW Marriott. Last time I left at 3PM for the same flight from just a little further in and I was one of the last to board. Passport control looked like DBX on a Thursday night.
Any recommendations on a departure service? I'd rather lounge in the lounge than in line if I can...
Any recommendations on a departure service? I'd rather lounge in the lounge than in line if I can...
Sep 3, 2017, 5:36 pm
#7
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Join Date: May 2006
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A departure service is basically like fast-track arrivals, but for departures. I use it a lot in the middle-east -- where passport control and security can be daunting regardless of class of service.
I am pretty sure PEK has this service just looking for a good one.
I am pretty sure PEK has this service just looking for a good one.