BinSabai

HND and NRT (Osaka as well) I have only seen Outbound fast track (for security and immigration), I have not experienced any fast track on Arrival (also for F and J passengers).
many other Airports in the link that claim fast track like Frankfurt, Vienna, Zurich etc., fast track is actually only for security but not for immigration

stargold

My point was merely to clarify the access eligibility of Gold Track branded access points. What's covered by the Gold Track lane is a separate question.

kevino

I see Narita on the list.

stargold

Strange - must be going blind!

tookay

I received that mailing from TG as well and thought it was sort of ironic that while they were touting this as a *A status benefit, they do not even offer it at BKK!

But in the end, that's ok with those of us who access Fast Track in other ways. Recently, even Fast Track has been very crowded, particularly on departures. There were at least 50 people in front of me for the Fast Track departures security screening last week.

SK AAR

Sorry for resurrecting this thread.

Upon arrival to BKK last week (TG Y class, traveling as TK Gold) I saw the separate immigration track for TG J class (and maybe it also stated ROP Gold, I can't recall) to the left; it seemed to be leading to a separate/sealed off part of the immigration area. I specifically asked the staff guarding the entrance whether I was allowed to enter based on my TK Gold status, but I was told that it is for TG J class only. Turned out not to be an issue as the "normal" immigration process didn't take long. As the a/c had docked at a F gate I assume it must have been at the western arrival hall, but to be honest I'm not exactly sure.

Departing BKK last night (again TG Y class as TK Gold) with quite some lines for security check and exit immigration (I assume some departing flights to China as the majority of pax in the lines appeared to be Chinese) made my wonder if I could have proceeded to the TG premium check-in area (row A/B) with dedicated security check and exit immigration? I didn't expect lines at security check and immigration as the last couple of times departing BKK after midnight there were hardly any lines so I got caught without actually trying the TG premium lane first.

Any updates on this? (Star Alliance Gold flying TG Y)

newshound

Still no Gold track at BKK unfortunately. On departure you may get lucky if your airline passes you a fast track card but otherwise you are stuck using the general security /immigration route.

Thai-Kiwi

Hmmmmm, I am arriving tonite in Y as TG*G and am tempted to try the TG J line - providing the 'normal lines' don't offer an equal or better path.

maerim

I have posted before on this forum and stated that I as TG Gold have been able to use Immigration at Row A/B for myself and also for my wife and colleagues travelling with me who have Silver or no Status with TG. I was never rejected and did it many times, although not for more than a year as have not travelled in Y during this period.

On arrival I cannot comment from personal experience as I always use the autochannel.

Thai-Kiwi

newshound

I've seen Y passengers bounced by the immigration officer within the past 6 months in that area. Good luck!

Will be interesting to see how it goes with departures. I believe TG Platinum are entitled to use that fast track but not Gold.

maerim

TG Platinum are allowed to use, but officially TG Gold are not. After losing my Plat status a few years ago I tried and staff looked at my passport and BP and let me proceed, so tried every time afterwards without any problem when travelling in Economy on short flights to Hanoi, HCM, PP etc.

My impression is that TG Gold members do not try, but if they do in future then staff may not be so accommodating.

newshound

Thanks, that's interesting. Let's see how Thai-Kiwi gets on in a couple of weeks.

Thai-Kiwi

RTWFF

So there's no flunkey standing there policing who enters? You didn't even have to show boarding pass to prove you were traveling TG?