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visitor
compared to Nexus it is surreal. You walk through the automated gate and you are in. Nobody to ask you additional questions... first time through, I kept looking around thinking there had to be a catch! It’s great. Pricey mind you.
Ha! Many FOTSGs here chastised me for getting this claiming that the fast track lane is always just as fast, if not, faster.
I agree that this Trusted Traveler program at LHR is fantastic for those who fly there more than once to see grandma.
The only caveat is that if there is an issue with scanning your passport or taking the photo, you will be asked to go to manual to which they will ask questions. So the trick is to master the art of the passport scan and photo when you're in one of the automatic lanes.