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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 3:43 pm
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Originally Posted by Frequentflyer99
Is there added security for the LHR departure
No.

Originally Posted by Frequentflyer99
Any advice on speeding up TLV immigration ?.
While I personally don't need it there are companies who offer a meet and greet service off the plane to speed you through.

This link might help:

http://www.iaa.gov.il/Rashat/en-US/A...eckinCounters/


Originally Posted by Frequentflyer99
Last time I remember checking in at the Haifa in town check-in?.
With BA?

Originally Posted by Frequentflyer99
How long ahead need one arrive before departure, assuming a check in at the F / GCH desk ? .
Give yourself 3 hours just to allow yourself time for any security delayes etc.

Originally Posted by Frequentflyer99
Is there fast track security
Afraid not.

Originally Posted by Frequentflyer99
How is the lounge?.
BA and avery other airline flying out of TLV (except LY who have their own nice lounge) use the Dan lounge of which there are two.
Nothig to write home about and they can get very crowded.

http://www.loungeguide.net/wiki/u/Te...ent_Dan_Lounge

Originally Posted by Frequentflyer99
Is there any decent airside shopping?
Certianly, plenty of it.

Note there is free WiFi throughout TLV airport by the way.
Last edited by clubman; Mar 7, 2011 at 3:53 pm
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