Is there a way to purchase fast track immigration/security passes?
Feb 28, 2015, 10:23 pm
#1
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Is there a way to purchase fast track immigration/security passes?
I am booked on a flight to Vientiane that is operated on a Thai smile aircraft. I would normally fly J, but since this aircraft does not have a proper J cabin I decided it wasn't worth the premium.
Can I buy fast track immigration passes at the airport? If so, where can I buy them?
Can I buy fast track immigration passes at the airport? If so, where can I buy them?
Feb 28, 2015, 11:25 pm
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I am booked on a flight to Vientiane that is operated on a Thai smile aircraft. I would normally fly J, but since this aircraft does not have a proper J cabin I decided it wasn't worth the premium.
Can I buy fast track immigration passes at the airport? If so, where can I buy them?
Can I buy fast track immigration passes at the airport? If so, where can I buy them?
I have never used one so I can not recommend. I also would use only during peak times
Mar 1, 2015, 4:11 am
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Thanks guys. I was hoping there would be a way to simply purchase the paper passes that are handed out by other airlines (not TG). I do not need to be greeted by a representitive or driven in a buggy on this occasion.
I may choose to just suck it up and wait in line, or I will conside rebooking in J or doing standby upgrades. I am still not sure if it is worth paying a ฿7000~ premium to fly in J on a Thai Smile A320 for a one hour flight though...
I may choose to just suck it up and wait in line, or I will conside rebooking in J or doing standby upgrades. I am still not sure if it is worth paying a ฿7000~ premium to fly in J on a Thai Smile A320 for a one hour flight though...
Mar 1, 2015, 4:42 am
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Use them for all my inbound VIP.
They get people from gate to AOT car in less than 20 minutes all in. Immigration, luggage, customs and all.
Mar 1, 2015, 9:03 am
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Mar 2, 2015, 1:58 am
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ASEAN lanes which had recently opened are also no longer in existence.
Mar 2, 2015, 4:28 am
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These are pretty easy to find on-line...
http://fasttrackcoupon.blog.fc2.com/
is one example that I've seen positive comments on in another forum.
Gazillions of airport employees get their hands on these, and many get resold on-line. A neighbor ran into an old schoolmate at the airport and she gave him five of these; he offered some to me but I still have 20 or so leftover so no need.
And some local banks/CC give these out as perks.
http://fasttrackcoupon.blog.fc2.com/
is one example that I've seen positive comments on in another forum.
Gazillions of airport employees get their hands on these, and many get resold on-line. A neighbor ran into an old schoolmate at the airport and she gave him five of these; he offered some to me but I still have 20 or so leftover so no need.
And some local banks/CC give these out as perks.
Mar 3, 2015, 3:04 am
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Mar 3, 2015, 5:47 am
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These are pretty easy to find on-line...
http://fasttrackcoupon.blog.fc2.com/
is one example that I've seen positive comments on in another forum.
Gazillions of airport employees get their hands on these, and many get resold on-line. A neighbor ran into an old schoolmate at the airport and she gave him five of these; he offered some to me but I still have 20 or so leftover so no need.
And some local banks/CC give these out as perks.
http://fasttrackcoupon.blog.fc2.com/
is one example that I've seen positive comments on in another forum.
Gazillions of airport employees get their hands on these, and many get resold on-line. A neighbor ran into an old schoolmate at the airport and she gave him five of these; he offered some to me but I still have 20 or so leftover so no need.
And some local banks/CC give these out as perks.
Mar 3, 2015, 7:06 am
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Since, I have a dozen or so, of various types that I never used, or that were never collected.
It shouldn't be hard to find a few passes...
Mar 3, 2015, 7:03 pm
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I thought those fast track vouchers are only valid with a stamp of an airline, date and flight on it.
No, I do not believe these need to contain detailed information. I've used blank vouchers many, many, many times without incident - both departing and arriving - some of which have been given to me by a family friend who works at the airport, while others have been received blank directly on the arriving aircraft.
As with all things here, there could be new "rules" and "enforcement" at any time so YMMV.
No, I do not believe these need to contain detailed information. I've used blank vouchers many, many, many times without incident - both departing and arriving - some of which have been given to me by a family friend who works at the airport, while others have been received blank directly on the arriving aircraft.
As with all things here, there could be new "rules" and "enforcement" at any time so YMMV.
Mar 4, 2015, 12:43 pm
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I have many unused vouchers with nothing filled in other than an airline stamp. It's never been a problem to use them.
Mar 6, 2015, 1:25 am
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FWIW ended up doing standby upgrade for departure in order to get lounge access as well as fast track due to long wait at BKK.
My return to BKK is aroun 14:50 (TG 751). Is 15:00 or so a "peak" time for arrivals? I just want to know if a long wait is likely for customs. I may choose to arrange fast track arrival or upgrade to J.
My return to BKK is aroun 14:50 (TG 751). Is 15:00 or so a "peak" time for arrivals? I just want to know if a long wait is likely for customs. I may choose to arrange fast track arrival or upgrade to J.