Originally Posted by
BOStonTravels
This is great info. What I am wondering is if there is really any expedited benefits on departure as it sounds like the VIP service would take me in a buggy to the departure gate but that wouldn’t expedite the enhanced BA security screening at the departure gate or am I missing something?
I suppose at the least the VIP service would monitor the departure and take me to the gate as late as possible for the security screening so I wouldn’t have to wait in a lengthy line or is there no gaurantee or this?
Many thanks!
I suspect you are correct.
Frankly, we will not enter or exit CAI without it. The personal escort, avoiding the crowds, no security lines, not being left to the mercy of a immigration officer who may be in a mood or stressed and the private lounges you generally have to yourself all make it a contrast to the chaos of the city.
We travel HLO, we are generally off the plane and into the hotel car within 10 mins from exiting the aircraft. On departure not having to queue to enter the terminal or check in means once we enter we are in the lounge within 5 minutes of arrival.
I consider this to be one of the best Meet & Assist products in the World. It rivals TG F service and beats airports where they can't take you through security or skip certain lines.
It's not marketed well and the only pax who seem to use it are Arab celebrities and Gulf Arabs. I gave this feedback to the manager the last time we flew out. I also added they really needed to offer transfers between T2 and T3 (we often connect to MS) and they do not escort you. She said they were at the mercy of the airport authorities who make their lives difficult.