Is LGW baggage reclaim getting worse?
Aug 28, 2014, 1:36 am
#121
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Based on a sample of 1 (BA2645 yesterday), things seem to have returned to "normal":
Plane doors open 16:48
Through UK border control 16:58 (8min walk from plane, 2 mins through the e-gates)
Reclaim belt number displayed 17.06
First bag on belt 17.07
My bags on belt 17.10
All very satisfactory.
Plane doors open 16:48
Through UK border control 16:58 (8min walk from plane, 2 mins through the e-gates)
Reclaim belt number displayed 17.06
First bag on belt 17.07
My bags on belt 17.10
All very satisfactory.
Last edited by Physci; Aug 28, 2014 at 2:02 am
Sep 4, 2014, 10:02 am
#124
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Concur with Physci at post #121.
BA2773 ex JER today ... bus to Domestic Reclaim, entered hall at 1500. First bag came in at 1507, our 3 at 1515.
... and ... relax!
BA2773 ex JER today ... bus to Domestic Reclaim, entered hall at 1500. First bag came in at 1507, our 3 at 1515.
... and ... relax!
Jan 1, 2015, 9:38 pm
#126
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Just a quick question, is Gatwick baggage handling still horrifically slow?
Landing next week on BA2965, and trying to work out if I'd have enough time to make a reservation at the Sofitel for dinner before bed!
Landing next week on BA2965, and trying to work out if I'd have enough time to make a reservation at the Sofitel for dinner before bed!
Jan 2, 2015, 4:07 am
#128
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According to LGW's last monthly report, BA delivered all shorthaul bags at LGW within 35 mins 92% of the time, and longhaul bags within 50 mins 94% of the time.
So hopefully, your bags should be with you in a timely manner- especially given the amount of time it can take to get through immigration.
Hopefully that helps a little.
So hopefully, your bags should be with you in a timely manner- especially given the amount of time it can take to get through immigration.
Hopefully that helps a little.
Jan 2, 2015, 7:20 am
#129
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Thanks for the replies!
Haven't been through Gatwick in over a year, but remember the last time I ended up regretting checking in bags, unfortunately going on a self catering holiday, so checking-in bags essential this time!
Haven't been through Gatwick in over a year, but remember the last time I ended up regretting checking in bags, unfortunately going on a self catering holiday, so checking-in bags essential this time!
Jan 2, 2015, 7:48 am
#130
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I'm sure CWS would manage without checking in bags.
Jan 2, 2015, 8:22 am
#131
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