New security hall in EDI
Aug 5, 2017, 12:16 pm
#301
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I believe it's now a contractual obligation on carriers flying from EDI to allow it. The sticking point was FR in memory serves and it was resolved after MOL threatened to pull a heap of services out of EDI during contract negotiations. Ultimately they both won - FR got cheaper charges and EDI got their shopping bags!
Jun 22, 2018, 9:48 am
#302
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Since this is the main thread on Fast Track at Edinburgh Airport, and inspired by another thread, here are some photos of the new Fast Track route for those without checked baggage and flying British Airways (and other eligible airlines). It involves a stairwell from near the tram, car hire, hotel shuttle and independent carpark bus stations. It's also well located if parked in the mid term carpark, the walkway ends up by the door. If arriving on the main Edinburgh and Glasgow bus stances at the front door, the airport's own long stay car park bus, or using valet parking, then it is of less value since you would have to go out of your way to use this doorway, unless the airport is particularly busy. In which case you need to walk outside the terminal, in the direction of the traffic, to the end corner of the building.
Note that this route involves 4 flights of stairs to the upper level, almost directly to the Fast Track area, those who need to use a lift or escalator - or need to check-in baggage - will have to continue with the main route from the check-in area. This will also apply to those bringing friends or relatives to say goodbye at the airport, they best use the main route.
Once at the top of the stairwell the door layout will allow the the user to go in one of two directions. If the Fast Track overflow area is in use - so the main security hall is busy and the usual fast track lanes used for main security - the stairwell immediately brings you to a separate room for the security check. After clearing security there is then a passageway that brings the passenger to the end of the main security hall and then off to the duty free emporium. If Fast Track is being done in the main hall (so the airport is quiet or working at normal workload), the stairwell instead connects to a short corridor to the multi-storey car park (MSCP) footbridge, shown in the photo above, and then around to the main security hall.
This incidentally means that Silver and Gold cardholders using the MSCP or terminal surface parking no longer need to be concerned about use the footbridge without the fast track voucher sold in MSCP packages.
Note that this route involves 4 flights of stairs to the upper level, almost directly to the Fast Track area, those who need to use a lift or escalator - or need to check-in baggage - will have to continue with the main route from the check-in area. This will also apply to those bringing friends or relatives to say goodbye at the airport, they best use the main route.
Once at the top of the stairwell the door layout will allow the the user to go in one of two directions. If the Fast Track overflow area is in use - so the main security hall is busy and the usual fast track lanes used for main security - the stairwell immediately brings you to a separate room for the security check. After clearing security there is then a passageway that brings the passenger to the end of the main security hall and then off to the duty free emporium. If Fast Track is being done in the main hall (so the airport is quiet or working at normal workload), the stairwell instead connects to a short corridor to the multi-storey car park (MSCP) footbridge, shown in the photo above, and then around to the main security hall.
This incidentally means that Silver and Gold cardholders using the MSCP or terminal surface parking no longer need to be concerned about use the footbridge without the fast track voucher sold in MSCP packages.
Last edited by corporate-wage-slave; Jun 22, 2018 at 4:51 pm
Jun 22, 2018, 9:59 am
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Jun 22, 2018, 10:11 am
#304
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I have just used the fast track lane from getting off the tram and it was great! Avoid all the escalators and the sand buckets and spades brigade!
Security was a lot quicker on Fast Track then it sometimes is. It’s a great advantage. Left the tram, went through security and was in the lounge in 15 minutes with my first glass of Castelnau!
Security was a lot quicker on Fast Track then it sometimes is. It’s a great advantage. Left the tram, went through security and was in the lounge in 15 minutes with my first glass of Castelnau!
Jun 22, 2018, 10:35 am
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Jun 22, 2018, 1:00 pm
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This post makes me homesick - 3 weeks since I last flew through Edi! I am looking forward the hire car thing finishing - it is a bit painful right now! Plus I learnt the better food is actually in the Aspire lounge, rather than the No1 lounge at about 1400! The massage AeroSpa place has moved to where the Crispy Creme doughnuts place used to be (near All Bar One). They are trying hard but bot it can get busy!
Other than that - I love EDI airport despite some frustrations!
aks120
Other than that - I love EDI airport despite some frustrations!
aks120
Jun 22, 2018, 1:35 pm
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I ate solely in the BA lounge tonight whereas I normally go to no1 lounge and have my 1 complimentary dish then go to BA for some free pour.
However was short of time, the paninis they had were great! No doubt Aspires food was good as well but those with OW Status BA won’t see you going hungry!
However was short of time, the paninis they had were great! No doubt Aspires food was good as well but those with OW Status BA won’t see you going hungry!
Jun 22, 2018, 3:41 pm
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Jun 22, 2018, 4:50 pm
#309
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Since this is the main thread on Fast Track at Edinburgh Airport, and inspired by another thread, here are some photos of the new Fast Track route for those without checked baggage and flying British Airways (and other eligible airlines). It involves a stairwell from near the tram, car hire and hotel shuttle and car-park bus stations. If arriving on the main Edinburgh and Glasgow bus stances at the front door, the airport's own long stay car park bus, or using valet parking, then it is of less value since you would have to go out of your way to use this doorway, unless the airport is particularly busy. In which case you need to walk outside the terminal, in the direction of the traffic, to the end corner of the building.
Note that this route involves 4 flights of stairs to the upper level, almost directly to the Fast Track area, those who need to use a lift or escalator - or need to check-in baggage - will have to continue with the main route from the check-in area. This will also apply to those bringing friends or relatives to say goodbye at the airport, they best use the main route.
Once at the top of the stairwell the door layout will allow the the user to go in one of two directions. If the Fast Track overflow area is in use - so the main security hall is busy and the usual fast track lanes used for main security - the stairwell immediately brings you to a separate room for the security check. After clearing security there is then a passageway that brings the passenger to the end of the main security hall and then off to the duty free emporium. If Fast Track is being done in the main hall (so the airport is quiet or working at normal workload), the stairwell instead connects to a short corridor to the multi-storey car park (MSCP) footbridge, shown in the photo above, and then around to the main security hall.
This incidentally means that Silver and Gold cardholders using the MSCP or terminal surface parking no longer need to be concerned about use the footbridge without the fast track voucher sold in MSCP packages.
Note that this route involves 4 flights of stairs to the upper level, almost directly to the Fast Track area, those who need to use a lift or escalator - or need to check-in baggage - will have to continue with the main route from the check-in area. This will also apply to those bringing friends or relatives to say goodbye at the airport, they best use the main route.
Once at the top of the stairwell the door layout will allow the the user to go in one of two directions. If the Fast Track overflow area is in use - so the main security hall is busy and the usual fast track lanes used for main security - the stairwell immediately brings you to a separate room for the security check. After clearing security there is then a passageway that brings the passenger to the end of the main security hall and then off to the duty free emporium. If Fast Track is being done in the main hall (so the airport is quiet or working at normal workload), the stairwell instead connects to a short corridor to the multi-storey car park (MSCP) footbridge, shown in the photo above, and then around to the main security hall.
This incidentally means that Silver and Gold cardholders using the MSCP or terminal surface parking no longer need to be concerned about use the footbridge without the fast track voucher sold in MSCP packages.
Last edited by JP Flyer; Jun 22, 2018 at 7:39 pm
Jun 23, 2018, 1:23 am
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Since this is the main thread on Fast Track at Edinburgh Airport, and inspired by another thread, here are some photos of the new Fast Track route for those without checked baggage and flying British Airways (and other eligible airlines). It involves a stairwell from near the tram, car hire, hotel shuttle and independent carpark bus stations. It's also well located if parked in the mid term carpark, the walkway ends up by the door. If arriving on the main Edinburgh and Glasgow bus stances at the front door, the airport's own long stay car park bus, or using valet parking, then it is of less value since you would have to go out of your way to use this doorway, unless the airport is particularly busy. In which case you need to walk outside the terminal, in the direction of the traffic, to the end corner of the building.