Fastrack at Dublin for Silver
Sep 8, 2018, 8:51 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Programs: EI Silver, AF Ivory, SPG Gold, HH, IHG Priority Club, Choice Privileges
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Fastrack at Dublin for Silver
Last Monday ( Sept 3rd 2018 )., Mrs Flame and myself and my daughter were flying with Aer Lingus. Mrs Flame & myself are Silver with AerClub, my daughter has no status.
On approaching the Fastrack, the gate guard refused to allow our daughter through and rudely pointed to her to go through the regular channel.
While technically the "Gate Guard" was correct, I felt that as 2 of us were Silver, it would have been nice to have our daughter go through with us. Bearing in mind, that under the old system, this issue would never have arisen
I'd be interested in hearing the views of others on this
On approaching the Fastrack, the gate guard refused to allow our daughter through and rudely pointed to her to go through the regular channel.
While technically the "Gate Guard" was correct, I felt that as 2 of us were Silver, it would have been nice to have our daughter go through with us. Bearing in mind, that under the old system, this issue would never have arisen
I'd be interested in hearing the views of others on this
Sep 9, 2018, 2:45 am
#3
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: DUB / DXB
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I believe the Silver guest at fast track was removed a while ago and DUB staff have been instructed to enforce it. Had a situation a few weeks ago whereby i wasnt aware guest wasnt allowed. The staff member guarding the fast track was very kind about explaining it and allowed my guest in as a once off exception
Jan 22, 2019, 2:54 am
#5
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Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Hi Dellas;
Apologies for my extremely late response. I omitted to mention that there was no other pax going through the Fast Track at that time
Apologies for my extremely late response. I omitted to mention that there was no other pax going through the Fast Track at that time
Jan 22, 2019, 9:33 am
#6
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 100
How old is your daughter? If she is under 15-16 it seems pretty outrageous that they wouldn't let her through with you. I understand that rules are rules but come on. If she's 18-20+ then I'm sure the normal line is perfectly acceptable, but if she's young it's pretty mean to make her go on her own / have one of you go with her.
Jan 22, 2019, 10:55 am
#7
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 688
Slightly OT but sometimes I wonder if 'fast track' systems could be re-imagined or re-worked. In my thinking a fast track lane should be reserved for those that are by and large fast and efficient through security (i.e. frequent fliers for the most part). Giving fast track access to anyone who spends a few quid or is flying business or is qualified but travelling with a young family* (buggies etc) will render fast track very quickly not so fast and at times busier and slower than normal lanes (as most of us on here I'm sure are aware of in T2 especially).
I'm obviously aware that if you are flying business you would expect a preferential service and the airport authority makes money on these systems by offering them to the public so it's not an easy fix. Maybe 2 lanes, frequent fliers and others. Even just at peak times separate the 2 to ensure a smooth flow of frequent fliers.
*I'm not trying to cast aspersions on the OP's topic here on the rightness or wrongness of bringing children through fast track in the current system. I would be in agreement with the OP if it's a quiet time of the day then allowing kids through with adults who have access should be fine.
I'm obviously aware that if you are flying business you would expect a preferential service and the airport authority makes money on these systems by offering them to the public so it's not an easy fix. Maybe 2 lanes, frequent fliers and others. Even just at peak times separate the 2 to ensure a smooth flow of frequent fliers.
*I'm not trying to cast aspersions on the OP's topic here on the rightness or wrongness of bringing children through fast track in the current system. I would be in agreement with the OP if it's a quiet time of the day then allowing kids through with adults who have access should be fine.
Jan 22, 2019, 12:18 pm
#8
Join Date: Jan 2014
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You would be amazed at how fast the fast track moves on a weekday morning when its just frequent flyers.
We all know the score, we don't set the metal detector off and we don't get bags pulled for secondary beyond the random swab thing which is done extremely fast.
We all know the score, we don't set the metal detector off and we don't get bags pulled for secondary beyond the random swab thing which is done extremely fast.
Jan 22, 2019, 3:34 pm
#9
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Just an observation - paid fast track at Dublin is not expensive (EUR6-7?). We have paid for 2 passes a couple of times when travelling with the full family (and after being told on a trip about a year ago that the access rules for guests were being enforced). The passes also come with a free Bewley's beverage (Dark Hot Chocolate is the way to go).
Jan 27, 2019, 4:37 am
#10
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: DUB / DOH
Posts: 693
Slightly OT but sometimes I wonder if 'fast track' systems could be re-imagined or re-worked. In my thinking a fast track lane should be reserved for those that are by and large fast and efficient through security (i.e. frequent fliers for the most part). Giving fast track access to anyone who spends a few quid or is flying business or is qualified but travelling with a young family* (buggies etc) will render fast track very quickly not so fast and at times busier and slower than normal lanes (as most of us on here I'm sure are aware of in T2 especially).
I'm obviously aware that if you are flying business you would expect a preferential service and the airport authority makes money on these systems by offering them to the public so it's not an easy fix. Maybe 2 lanes, frequent fliers and others. Even just at peak times separate the 2 to ensure a smooth flow of frequent fliers.
*I'm not trying to cast aspersions on the OP's topic here on the rightness or wrongness of bringing children through fast track in the current system. I would be in agreement with the OP if it's a quiet time of the day then allowing kids through with adults who have access should be fine.
I'm obviously aware that if you are flying business you would expect a preferential service and the airport authority makes money on these systems by offering them to the public so it's not an easy fix. Maybe 2 lanes, frequent fliers and others. Even just at peak times separate the 2 to ensure a smooth flow of frequent fliers.
*I'm not trying to cast aspersions on the OP's topic here on the rightness or wrongness of bringing children through fast track in the current system. I would be in agreement with the OP if it's a quiet time of the day then allowing kids through with adults who have access should be fine.
Jan 27, 2019, 9:50 am
#11
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 688
I agree anytime I need to use T1 fasttrack with BA it is very good. Goes to the complexity of the problem, not all airports or terminals in airports experience the same issues.
Jan 28, 2019, 7:41 am
#12
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Programs: BA Gold, Mucci
Posts: 2,068
Same here, T1 fast-track has always been exceptionally quick, no matter what day of the week I've used it. I think the most I've ever had to wait is two minutes - usually it's seconds. I really appreciate that, because the reliability means I can time my arrival to the airport so I get there, get through, have half an hour for a snack and phone recharge in the lounge, then head off to board.