Originally Posted by
ROKNA
Correct, you will encounter a Red/Green channel scenario on exit.
Say LHR
T2, bags for todays EI164 are on belt 3 which is in the international arrivals area, not on belts 1 or 2 in the separate domestic area.
T5, bags for todays BA831 are on belt 5 which is in the international arrivals area, not on belts 1 or 2 in the separate domestic area.
This is why there are only 2 gates at T2 and T5 LHR which can cope with an arrival from Ireland as they need to bypass passport control but need to enter the international arrivals hall
6 at T2 (A21-26) but the point still stands.
On the other hand, at LGW arrivals from Ireland are bussed to the domestic baggage reclaim entrance and that is where their bags go too. Anyone needing to make a customs declaration is supposed to use the red phone.
Originally Posted by
DELLAS
It has to be added though that on my weekly commutes I never see anyone at UK customs for any of the flights arriving in T2 unless there are specific flights they target .
I haven't seen a UKBF officer at customs all year despite frequent travel to multiple ports. Perhaps they are all covering immigration.