Originally Posted by
alawrencenyc
I have never had a problem checking in with a friend who has no status. I've even taken friends to JFK and taken them into the FC line to check in to their flight when I was not flying.
It's worth noting that the Flagship Check-in area at Heathrow is even more limited in access rights than the premium check-in area at JFK, open only to EXPs, and pax already confirmed in F or J. I have read stories that it is well defended, but for those not averse to being sent away it may be worth giving it a whirl. I do find that it is usually empty or nearly empty, but it's not like there's a cornucopia of finger food or free massages in there either.
Originally Posted by
Abidjan
I've never used the Flagship check-in. I've always found the F check-in counter is empty; service is prompt and efficient.
Same experience here. Never been in a line more than 1 person deep at either Flaship Check-in
or the F/J area between zones B and C.