Airside Exit from T3
Feb 21, 2017, 3:20 pm
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However this happened several years ago, and they were still doing checks at the end of the line (this may have been T5B, I forget whether T5C had been built yet). I was treated like a criminal, like I was trying to breach the UK border or something.
I don't think the employee checking the train really understood how the system worked, though - she was probably just instructed to make sure everyone got off. Otherwise why would she think I was trying to bypass immigration, when all I was trying to do was get to the immigration checkpoint?
Feb 21, 2017, 3:31 pm
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I think it is relatively easy. Leave the Cathay lounge, turn left, head towards the BA lounge without leaving the main corridor. Then follow the signs to Zone H, by the AA Admirals Club, and just beyond is a sign for Flight Connections. Thereafter is a sign for exiting T3, which indeed involves a double door. You need to ensure only one door is open at any one time. This is a legal exit route.
I think that Positive Boarding allows a second scan of boarding passes, it's not that clever. But I am sure you will report here on your experience.
The post office is right by the Fast Track security entrance.
I think I have spent too long in LHR.
I think that Positive Boarding allows a second scan of boarding passes, it's not that clever. But I am sure you will report here on your experience.
The post office is right by the Fast Track security entrance.
I think I have spent too long in LHR.
.Frankly I'm hoping Royal Mail deliver early to avoid the hassle, however I'll report back tomorrow if I do give this a whirl.
Feb 21, 2017, 8:19 pm
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Feb 22, 2017, 8:32 am
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Feb 22, 2017, 8:51 am
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The security check annoucemebt is at T5A where they hold the doors closed pending the check. I don't remember any such announcement at T5C, and there isn't a security check at T5C either.
Feb 22, 2017, 8:57 am
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The announcement is indeed just T5A. T5C, when it opened, did have a security sweep, since there some unfinished construction work going on and therefore a stairwell that connected arrivals and departure. Once that was completed, which was some time ago, the check was no longer needed. It stayed in place for a few months after and the check then stopped. There were a few reports (two I think) of HAL staff clearing the transits when they happened to be there at the time, but it's not a semi-official way out. It still stuffs up Ready to Fly, so it remains important to tell BA staff you've offloaded yourself, and you won't be able to re-enter T5 without some flapping around with the boarding pass.
Feb 22, 2017, 10:50 am
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Thanks again everyone for your input here; in the end Royal Mail were very prompt delivering (09:20) and it made an exit unnecessary.
Hopefully this will help the next person though!
OT: Seems BA aren't the only ones having lounge teething troubles, CX are serving a much reduced menu in their Flounge: only starters, desserts and items from the noodle bar. No main courses. Apparently it's due to an ongoing electrical issue in the kitchen.
Hopefully this will help the next person though!
OT: Seems BA aren't the only ones having lounge teething troubles, CX are serving a much reduced menu in their Flounge: only starters, desserts and items from the noodle bar. No main courses. Apparently it's due to an ongoing electrical issue in the kitchen.
Feb 22, 2017, 12:33 pm
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As far as lounge-dentition analogies goes, in CX's case it's infant teeth being wobbly, in BA's case it's the last stumpy molars of an old nag! But indeed facilities problems can happen to the best, sometimes.
Feb 22, 2017, 4:08 pm
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Should work for any supplier that offers the Royal Mail's "Local Collect" service. In Amazon's case this is what you need to do:
1) Go to your Amazon account and click "Add a new address"
2) On the right-hand side (under Amazon Pickup Location) type Heathrow into the "Search by landmark" field
3) Select the "Local Collect at Heathrow AirportTerminal Three" option... number 3 in my case.
4) Re-confirm your payment details
You just need to make sure to select the right address when ordering and you're all set. It's a great service all considered; Local Collect parcels are held in-branch for up to 15 days so you can get stuff sent there before you travel and collect as you pass through.
1) Go to your Amazon account and click "Add a new address"
2) On the right-hand side (under Amazon Pickup Location) type Heathrow into the "Search by landmark" field
3) Select the "Local Collect at Heathrow AirportTerminal Three" option... number 3 in my case.
4) Re-confirm your payment details
You just need to make sure to select the right address when ordering and you're all set. It's a great service all considered; Local Collect parcels are held in-branch for up to 15 days so you can get stuff sent there before you travel and collect as you pass through.
Sep 5, 2018, 6:42 am
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There have been some changes. But essentially if you go to the AA lounge you should see the yellow sign for arrivals.