Originally Posted by
antichef
Yes, that's it. The "old entry" you recall is where the staff entrance went to. You have not yet seen the main entry then!!
The "bmi" entry is much preferable IMHO, but you can use it with any ticket. I use it for my EI trips, and head down to the GC lounge.
I always use this entrance in T1, usually with EI, it is almost always a very painless experience.
Although the BAA plastic-bag-dragons can be quite pushy...."SIR. Take OUT your plastic bag NOW"....for God's sake calm down dear, I'm not even through the boarding pass check yet!