Tracking BA Fast Track and Priority Boarding
Aug 31, 2018, 4:49 am
#511
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What is the relevance there of the Amex Platinum?
Aug 31, 2018, 9:54 am
#512
Join Date: Aug 2003
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amex platinum gives also access. I had the card ready because BA Gold should not give access when flying BA. I was prepared to scan the boarding card first and Then swipe the card. Of course BA Gold gives fast track for AY flights as an OWE. BA does not pay for the service. The combo of CE flight and BA Gold somehow makes the trick (several times).
Last edited by nordic; Aug 31, 2018 at 10:00 am
Sep 11, 2018, 5:05 am
#514
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Just checked in for a flight from LGW with 3 of us on same booking, made by me and flying in ET. All are OWE, me via BA and the other two via QF. Everyone’s FF status is appearing on their BPs, but only mine has Fast Track on it.
My understanding is that all should have fast track security access at LGW, based on status, is this correct? The others’ FF numbers were added after the initial booking was made, but well before check in date. Would this be a reason? I guess I can try to rectify at LGW check in, since one of us will check a bag anyway.
FWIW, Group 1 Boarding appeared for all on the BPs, so that part worked ok.
My understanding is that all should have fast track security access at LGW, based on status, is this correct? The others’ FF numbers were added after the initial booking was made, but well before check in date. Would this be a reason? I guess I can try to rectify at LGW check in, since one of us will check a bag anyway.
FWIW, Group 1 Boarding appeared for all on the BPs, so that part worked ok.
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Sep 11, 2018, 4:22 pm
#515
Join Date: May 2014
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Just checked in for a flight from LGW with 3 of us on same booking, made by me and flying in ET. All are OWE, me via BA and the other two via QF. Everyone’s FF status is appearing on their BPs, but only mine has Fast Track on it.
My understanding is that all should have fast track security access at LGW, based on status, is this correct? The others’ FF numbers were added after the initial booking was made, but well before check in date. Would this be a reason? I guess I can try to rectify at LGW check in, since one of us will check a bag anyway.
FWIW, Group 1 Boarding appeared for all on the BPs, so that part worked ok.
My understanding is that all should have fast track security access at LGW, based on status, is this correct? The others’ FF numbers were added after the initial booking was made, but well before check in date. Would this be a reason? I guess I can try to rectify at LGW check in, since one of us will check a bag anyway.
FWIW, Group 1 Boarding appeared for all on the BPs, so that part worked ok.
At Heathrow it has never caused any problems for Fast Track (or lounges), but at some other airports it has. I've not tried using my QF status at Gatwick, so unfortunately I haven't any personal experience of there. When turned away from Fast Track at another airport I was told in the BA lounge that security should have recognised that Group 1 is eligible for Fast Track. As Gatwick has a lot of BA flights I would expect security staff there to know that, so would hope you wouldn't encounter any problems there.
Sep 12, 2018, 3:10 am
#516
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: WAW ✈ LHR ✈ GLA
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I have the same problem with using QF (Emerald) status on BA. The boarding pass shows Group 1, but doesn't show Fast Track. If I print a boarding pass it will show Emerald, but if I use a mobile boarding pass it doesn't.
At Heathrow it has never caused any problems for Fast Track (or lounges), but at some other airports it has. I've not tried using my QF status at Gatwick, so unfortunately I haven't any personal experience of there. When turned away from Fast Track at another airport I was told in the BA lounge that security should have recognised that Group 1 is eligible for Fast Track. As Gatwick has a lot of BA flights I would expect security staff there to know that, so would hope you wouldn't encounter any problems there.
At Heathrow it has never caused any problems for Fast Track (or lounges), but at some other airports it has. I've not tried using my QF status at Gatwick, so unfortunately I haven't any personal experience of there. When turned away from Fast Track at another airport I was told in the BA lounge that security should have recognised that Group 1 is eligible for Fast Track. As Gatwick has a lot of BA flights I would expect security staff there to know that, so would hope you wouldn't encounter any problems there.
Oct 7, 2018, 9:03 am
#517
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: BA Silver, Eurobonus
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Maybe I'm just terrible at reading the wiki, but hopefully it won't hurt too much if I ask: I'm flying from TLV next week in WTP and am now in possession of a Silver card (in the app at least, I've never received any physical card of any kind, be it Brown or Grey). Will I have access to security fast track? (The post-check-in one, that is?) (In my experience the existence of fast track and the enforcement of the rules are both highly variable, I might note for other readers.)
And, for what it's worth, Priority Boarding was aggressively enforced a few months ago when I last flew from TLV with BA.
And, for what it's worth, Priority Boarding was aggressively enforced a few months ago when I last flew from TLV with BA.
Oct 8, 2018, 3:55 pm
#518
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London
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It happens at LHR as well. My last T3 departure to LIS was a complete shambles- groups 1-3 called together, which completely defeated the object, as that accounted for around 75% of pax. This is exactly what happened with the previous system of boarding Gold, silver and bronze together, which is why I thought they introduced Group boarding in the first place. Why the hell is it so hard to get right? Can someone humour me?
Oct 8, 2018, 4:09 pm
#519
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Surrey
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Wondering if anyone can help with a question please. I'm hoping to guest my brother in at MAD fast track security. I'm BA gold, we're both on the same Iberia flight (economy) but on different bookings. Will that be ok? Just don't want to take him there and him have the ignominy of being sent packing! Thanks for any clarification.
Oct 9, 2018, 12:30 am
#520
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Wondering if anyone can help with a question please. I'm hoping to guest my brother in at MAD fast track security. I'm BA gold, we're both on the same Iberia flight (economy) but on different bookings. Will that be ok? Just don't want to take him there and him have the ignominy of being sent packing! Thanks for any clarification.
I had to take them through slow track.
Speaking Spanish cut no ice either..I was less than chuffed.
Oct 9, 2018, 1:52 am
#521
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. So much for showing my brother what travelling can be like...
Oct 9, 2018, 1:55 am
#522
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It happens at LHR as well. My last T3 departure to LIS was a complete shambles- groups 1-3 called together, which completely defeated the object, as that accounted for around 75% of pax. This is exactly what happened with the previous system of boarding Gold, silver and bronze together, which is why I thought they introduced Group boarding in the first place. Why the hell is it so hard to get right? Can someone humour me?
Oct 9, 2018, 7:22 am
#523
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: WAW ✈ LHR ✈ GLA
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Wondering if anyone can help with a question please. I'm hoping to guest my brother in at MAD fast track security. I'm BA gold, we're both on the same Iberia flight (economy) but on different bookings. Will that be ok? Just don't want to take him there and him have the ignominy of being sent packing! Thanks for any clarification.
It amuses me that modern airport like MAD can't get it done through automatic check of status/ticketing class. I was once sent back to the check in traveling in Iberia's business...
Nov 5, 2018, 4:55 am
#524
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Dorset, UK
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Inverness has a sign posted fast track security now, with a signpost on the entrance showing the normal BA eligibility criteria. It's also combined with special assistance access. It was open when passing through today and had dedicated use of the right hand security lane.