Originally Posted by
DeathSlam
I have only been through departure security at T2 twice since the move, but I do think it is an improvement over T3 (and T1).
There are two fast track lanes and they are dedicated lanes with their own machines rather than a dedicated queue feeding into a machine other people are also being filtered in to.
Admitedly on my second go, the fast track near the BA desks was closed and I had to go to the other one, but the rejection rate seems a lot lower than it was and although I wouldn't say it felt friendly, it certainly felt a lot less aggressive than T3 security.
Sadly, my "fast" track experience in T2 is still pathetic.
I have been through T2 multiple times mid-morning for CX or SQ departures and the fast track queue has been merged with the normal queue. The staff member does not prioritise the fast track customers, merely alternates between the two queues. Given the demographics (fast track=solo/business/couples whereas normal=families/groups???) this results in multiple regular queue passengers being sent to the machines for each fast track passenger.
So Manchester airport "fast" track is, in my experience, slower than the normal queue.
Pathetic and totally avoidable.