Fast track and CCR guesting
Jan 25, 2015, 6:59 pm
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Fast track and CCR guesting
Not sure so just wanted to clarify.
My wife and I are traveling in F. Child with nanny would be at the back. I am pretty certain we can guest both our nanny and child into the CCR. How would "Fast track" work?
Thank you.
My wife and I are traveling in F. Child with nanny would be at the back. I am pretty certain we can guest both our nanny and child into the CCR. How would "Fast track" work?
Thank you.
Jan 25, 2015, 8:05 pm
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Jan 25, 2015, 8:11 pm
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Yes you can each (you and the wife) take a guest into the CCR.
If they are both in J, and/or hold OneWorld Sapphire/Emerald status, they are entitled to the Fast Track security themselves. If they are in Y/W and statusless, then you can probably get away with guesting them into the fast track lane at LHR, although you will need to find a staff member now because the electronic gates are programmed to decline unentitled boarding passes.
However you may find it interesting to send them through the slow track so that they can be at the White Doors before you.
Jan 25, 2015, 11:55 pm
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One guest in Fast Track security is a published benefit for Emerald and Sapphire only, so if you don't have status, you may be denied a guest.
Jan 26, 2015, 12:40 am
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Jan 26, 2015, 12:45 am
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Same principle for F. It seemed slightly odd to me that there would be such a disparity between parent and child (no further comment given on that) so I thought best to cover all bases.
Jan 26, 2015, 12:57 am
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...rst-class.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...questions.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/lufth...y-c-class.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...d-twins-2.html
etc
Jan 26, 2015, 1:04 am
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Anyway, fast track is worth a try... even if guesting is not actually a publishes benefit of F.
Jan 26, 2015, 8:45 am
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Grandmother is actually doubling as the nanny. My wife and I are treating ourselves on points (and 2-1). Thus the big disparity between parent and child.
She has kindly agreed to look after the little one in exchange for us treating her to her first trip to Europe since 1975(!!).
Yes, they will be in Y.
Thank you for all your help
She has kindly agreed to look after the little one in exchange for us treating her to her first trip to Europe since 1975(!!).
Yes, they will be in Y.
Thank you for all your help
Jan 26, 2015, 9:23 am
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Grandmother is actually doubling as the nanny. My wife and I are treating ourselves on points (and 2-1). Thus the big disparity between parent and child.
She has kindly agreed to look after the little one in exchange for us treating her to her first trip to Europe since 1975(!!).
Yes, they will be in Y.
Thank you for all your help
She has kindly agreed to look after the little one in exchange for us treating her to her first trip to Europe since 1975(!!).
Yes, they will be in Y.
Thank you for all your help
Fast Track at Heathrow doesn't really make any difference. It's a queue of the same length as the other queues. However you all get lounge access.
Jan 26, 2015, 3:34 pm
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In my experience it has taken 20-30 minutes in the regular lane versus 1-2 minutes in the fast track lane. Perhaps I misspoke?
I agree that in the regular security check area Fast Track doesn't live up to its name.
Jan 26, 2015, 3:44 pm
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Just for clarification, in my experience the main benefit of "Fast Track" is at the passport check and conformance check area just after arriving from an international flight. This what I was referring to.
In my experience it has taken 20-30 minutes in the regular lane versus 1-2 minutes in the fast track lane. Perhaps I misspoke?
I agree that in the regular security check area Fast Track doesn't live up to its name.
In my experience it has taken 20-30 minutes in the regular lane versus 1-2 minutes in the fast track lane. Perhaps I misspoke?
I agree that in the regular security check area Fast Track doesn't live up to its name.
There is still a fast track for INT-INT passengers, although obvioulsy this does not involve any immigration officers.
Jan 26, 2015, 4:38 pm
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Grandmother is actually doubling as the nanny. My wife and I are treating ourselves on points (and 2-1). Thus the big disparity between parent and child.
She has kindly agreed to look after the little one in exchange for us treating her to her first trip to Europe since 1975(!!).
Yes, they will be in Y.
Thank you for all your help
She has kindly agreed to look after the little one in exchange for us treating her to her first trip to Europe since 1975(!!).
Yes, they will be in Y.
Thank you for all your help
Jan 26, 2015, 4:40 pm
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Just for clarification, in my experience the main benefit of "Fast Track" is at the passport check and conformance check area just after arriving from an international flight. This what I was referring to.
In my experience it has taken 20-30 minutes in the regular lane versus 1-2 minutes in the fast track lane. Perhaps I misspoke?
I agree that in the regular security check area Fast Track doesn't live up to its name.
In my experience it has taken 20-30 minutes in the regular lane versus 1-2 minutes in the fast track lane. Perhaps I misspoke?
I agree that in the regular security check area Fast Track doesn't live up to its name.
Also for our American and Canadian friends unfamiliar with such arrangements they might be reassured that there is no need to enter the UK merely to leave again.
Jan 26, 2015, 4:52 pm
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I think you are right, so for places where a visa is needed perhaps the BA member of staff does check whether you have a visa - or do they rely on checks by the check in agent at the outstation where you boarded the incoming flight?