AMS: Fast track security for BA passengers
Jul 17, 2018, 10:49 pm
#61
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I am extremely interested in this : If I have a Crowne Club Membership I can use KLM lounges flying Easyjet from Amsterdam? That's fantastic!
How does it work to get to the gate? I never figured out how to access M gates except from dirty departures , at least for Schengen flights I have been OOL. Is there a way to get from D to M or E to M without exiting and reclearing security
How does it work to get to the gate? I never figured out how to access M gates except from dirty departures , at least for Schengen flights I have been OOL. Is there a way to get from D to M or E to M without exiting and reclearing security
Jul 17, 2018, 11:05 pm
#62
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You are quoting a post that is over 2 years and a lot can change in that time e.g. The KLM lounge 52 is being refurbished and access is being limited. In any case your question would best be asked of the KLM board.
and this page on the KLM website makes no mention of such access if not flying sky team
https://www.klm.com/travel/gb_en/pre...ess_policy.htm
and this page on the KLM website makes no mention of such access if not flying sky team
https://www.klm.com/travel/gb_en/pre...ess_policy.htm
Last edited by UKtravelbear; Jul 17, 2018 at 11:22 pm
Jul 18, 2018, 12:36 am
#63
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I continue to go through AMS frequently and I just don't recognise the rude security attitude mentioned above. They're certainly less rude than the TSA and than most English security. They are, perhaps, less likely to actively say things like "please, sir, may I search your bag" but that's not being rude. I have to wonder if that's the problem for some people, or if some passengers are just up-front un-cooperative and confrontational, or if they consider secondary search to be some sort of great affront to them.
AMS security is thorough, and is more fussy about keys and coins than most airport security. Even knowing this, my rate of secondary search there is higher than Heathrow - often simply because my set of laptop cables and accessories gets looked at. So knowing this, if you separate out into a separate tray the following, you will have an easier time: keys, wallets/purses with change, laptop chargers and cables, empty water bottle, and (computer) tablet keyboard as well as the usual liquids, things-that-look-like-liquids, (computer) tablets, and laptops.
AMS security is thorough, and is more fussy about keys and coins than most airport security. Even knowing this, my rate of secondary search there is higher than Heathrow - often simply because my set of laptop cables and accessories gets looked at. So knowing this, if you separate out into a separate tray the following, you will have an easier time: keys, wallets/purses with change, laptop chargers and cables, empty water bottle, and (computer) tablet keyboard as well as the usual liquids, things-that-look-like-liquids, (computer) tablets, and laptops.
Jul 20, 2018, 9:37 am
#64
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Revolutionary experience today!
Anyone tried the new fast track security lane (one furthest from entrance, closest to the Fast Track entry?
Where has this technology been all my life!
No liquids and electronics out of bag, scanner can scan then in bag!
Anyone tried the new fast track security lane (one furthest from entrance, closest to the Fast Track entry?
Where has this technology been all my life!
No liquids and electronics out of bag, scanner can scan then in bag!
Last edited by flyer200; Jul 20, 2018 at 9:46 am
Jul 22, 2018, 4:16 pm
#65
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If I find out that the CT scanners are definitely coming to T5 or T3 I will set up a separate thread.
Jul 22, 2018, 4:22 pm
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article in The Guardian about the scanners
Aug 23, 2018, 10:17 am
#67
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Hi, and sorry to ask a question that may be from a couple of years ago.
Does AMS have a fast track security for BA (and checkin?). I'll be on the BA0433 at 1755 from AMS in a few weeks. From experience is it likely to be busy at that time?
I cant see anything listed on BA web site, and all i find for AMS is Privium or a Concierge service.
Does AMS have a fast track security for BA (and checkin?). I'll be on the BA0433 at 1755 from AMS in a few weeks. From experience is it likely to be busy at that time?
I cant see anything listed on BA web site, and all i find for AMS is Privium or a Concierge service.
Aug 24, 2018, 11:35 am
#68
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Hi NeilP.
There is fast-track / CE check-in (at T3) and also fast-track security although for the latter it's quickest to back-track and go via departures 2 rather than via Departures 3. That way you also drop out just by the BA lounge after passport control.
As mentioned above there is a new scanning system for fast track (choose the right hand lane if you want to give it a go). However, in my experience the new system can still take some time as there is clearly a learning curve for this machine tho it's getting better. But just to manage your expectations, AMS fast-track isn't a patch on T5 First / Gold and it will be busy at that time so I wouldn't cut it too fine.
Cheers. Fritz
There is fast-track / CE check-in (at T3) and also fast-track security although for the latter it's quickest to back-track and go via departures 2 rather than via Departures 3. That way you also drop out just by the BA lounge after passport control.
As mentioned above there is a new scanning system for fast track (choose the right hand lane if you want to give it a go). However, in my experience the new system can still take some time as there is clearly a learning curve for this machine tho it's getting better. But just to manage your expectations, AMS fast-track isn't a patch on T5 First / Gold and it will be busy at that time so I wouldn't cut it too fine.
Cheers. Fritz
Jul 10, 2019, 11:46 am
#70
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Is Privium worth it? Yes, it really is.
Flight has a multi hour delay. BA lounge is heaving with drunk British businessmen in bad moods. Priviium airside is a sea of tranquility. Quiet, clean, healthy food.
I'd pay my previum every year just for occasions like these although the biometric queue jumping still makes me smile every time
Jul 11, 2019, 3:45 pm
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Yes sorry I should have been more clear, the last time I checked there was no arrangement already made for the United Kingdom to be added to the list of non-EU countries that permits Privium membership along with Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland. Hopefully they might get it sorted with the delay, or shortly after Brexit date, although having said that they still haven't got around to bringing in in eligibility changes they promised in 2018.
