Originally Posted by
Hobbes01
I'm afraid I can't answer your question about pre-flight dining other than to confirm that there is still a small area in the lounge with a sign that it's for F dining. As of last week Sunday, the regular buffet was decent enough and the seating area tables still had QR codes for an online menu that listed the burger and a few other items. I didn't order anything so can't confirm if they were actually available. AF and EI also use the lounge but it didn't seem very busy before the 1740 BA flight when I was there.
Something important to keep in mind is that there is no dedicated TSA pre-Check line for the BA gates. The priority security lane should get you to the ID/BP checkers quite quickly but once there you have to join the back of the regular lines for the scanners. There was one new scanner in operation (second machine from the left - available for all to use) so if you are keen not to unpack electronics and liquids make sure you enter the queue for that one after the ID/BP check. With a pre-Check BP you can then also keep shoes on and use the regular metal detector. Not sure if they have a pre-Check card to give you if you have a digital BP so probably best to have a paper BP in hand to show if you want to use the walkthrough metal detector.
Very helpful. Thank you!!!!
No TSA in EWR will make it a complete hassle -- and I suspect long lines- but I'll keep an eye out for the new scanners on the left.... I like them in LHR and First Wing. Super fast.
If buffet is decent enough than I'll go for that. And I do like the burger so as long as I can QR that before 430p, I'm happy. Still, this may be the last time I decide to go out of EWR.
Any chance you know what champagne they have? I'm guessing no LPGS or Pommery Louise?