T5 queues this morning (weekend AM peaks)
Jul 19, 2020, 8:10 am
#76
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The belts feed a sorter mechanism that then spreads the bags on to a number of X-ray machines and, ultimately, the bag store. Probably some problem with the sorter that needed to be cleared by a human. This would explain why an entire zone went down at the same time.
Jul 19, 2020, 8:15 am
#77
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Just to confirm...
No queues at TFW midday today and accepting checked luggage as normal. TFW security very brief queue and that was only because taking baby food out for scanning seemed outrageous to one family ahead of us.
Flounge pretty empty, food, bubbles, G&T and wine fantastic. Surprising there is no dessert, even ice cream as that must be perfect for Covid as it always comes with its own spoon....?
So other than the ice cream - amazing!!! Well done BA.
TFC.
No queues at TFW midday today and accepting checked luggage as normal. TFW security very brief queue and that was only because taking baby food out for scanning seemed outrageous to one family ahead of us.
Flounge pretty empty, food, bubbles, G&T and wine fantastic. Surprising there is no dessert, even ice cream as that must be perfect for Covid as it always comes with its own spoon....?
So other than the ice cream - amazing!!! Well done BA.
TFC.
Jul 19, 2020, 9:22 am
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I think I'm getting withdrawal symptoms, would it be really poor form to just buy a cheap ticket somewhere so I can sit in the lounge and watch some planes for a few hours then miss boarding and go home?
(at least 90% joking!)
(at least 90% joking!)
Jul 19, 2020, 9:32 am
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And for the 10%, just have a day out in say AMS or GVA, see the city, you would probably enjoy it.
Jul 19, 2020, 9:36 am
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Just to confirm...
No queues at TFW midday today and accepting checked luggage as normal. TFW security very brief queue and that was only because taking baby food out for scanning seemed outrageous to one family ahead of us.
Flounge pretty empty, food, bubbles, G&T and wine fantastic. Surprising there is no dessert, even ice cream as that must be perfect for Covid as it always comes with its own spoon....?
So other than the ice cream - amazing!!! Well done BA.
TFC.
No queues at TFW midday today and accepting checked luggage as normal. TFW security very brief queue and that was only because taking baby food out for scanning seemed outrageous to one family ahead of us.
Flounge pretty empty, food, bubbles, G&T and wine fantastic. Surprising there is no dessert, even ice cream as that must be perfect for Covid as it always comes with its own spoon....?
So other than the ice cream - amazing!!! Well done BA.
TFC.
Just domestic for a day flying/airport trip to NCL, but cannot wait to book after hearing this news.
Jul 19, 2020, 9:37 am
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Jul 19, 2020, 9:46 am
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Jul 19, 2020, 10:33 am
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Flights coming up connecting from AA to BA all in T5 and only one hour connection. We have been connecting between T3 and T5 for years multiple times each year but this is a whole different animal now. Is it doable? One ticket but there is only one flight a day So if we don’t make it it’s loss of a day. Thoughts? Thanks
Jul 19, 2020, 10:42 am
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Flights coming up connecting from AA to BA all in T5 and only one hour connection. We have been connecting between T3 and T5 for years multiple times each year but this is a whole different animal now. Is it doable? One ticket but there is only one flight a day So if we don’t make it it’s loss of a day. Thoughts? Thanks
Jul 19, 2020, 10:43 am
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Flights coming up connecting from AA to BA all in T5 and only one hour connection. We have been connecting between T3 and T5 for years multiple times each year but this is a whole different animal now. Is it doable? One ticket but there is only one flight a day So if we don’t make it it’s loss of a day. Thoughts? Thanks
Jul 19, 2020, 10:46 am
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Flights coming up connecting from AA to BA all in T5 and only one hour connection. We have been connecting between T3 and T5 for years multiple times each year but this is a whole different animal now. Is it doable? One ticket but there is only one flight a day So if we don’t make it it’s loss of a day. Thoughts? Thanks
There is a connection guide in the forum dashboard. Basically tho just follow the purple signs for flight connections T5. You will probably arrive in to T5B and have to take the transit to T5A. You will go through security but you will not go through immigration. If you have checked bags and they are checked through then no need to worry about them and they will be transferred automatically.
Jul 19, 2020, 12:16 pm
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Everything was cancelled and refunded by AA but decided to take the connecting flight and add an overnight. £32.19 back in economy on BA and about £30 for a Holiday Inn Express hotel in Inverness. So a grand day out.
Jul 19, 2020, 12:49 pm
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For those travelling this week, if you get the time please put a few sentences in the following thread to help those who haven't (or indeed won't) be taking the plunge.
Your COVID-19 travel experiences on BA: Q3 2020
Your COVID-19 travel experiences on BA: Q3 2020
Jul 20, 2020, 12:44 am
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I know people have been prevented from travelling for months but I’m not getting the desperation to sit in an airport lounge which pre-Covid 19 were essentially a bacteria heaven with so many people touching the buffet style food and drink areas. The lounges can be a welcome stop between long flights but most passengers are doing short Euro hops for now and I’m not sure why are some people desperate to queue to get to back to what is really a passenger canteen?
Last edited by kaizenflying; Jul 20, 2020 at 1:03 am
Jul 20, 2020, 1:17 am
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It's probably more about looking for an anchor to 'normal' times, rather than really missing the coffee/champagne/black pudding/whatever. I imagine there's someone with better knowledge of psychology than me here who can confirm or refute, but my take would be that the time between post-security and pre-boarding call is a familiar, relatively comfortable and low stress time for most of us (at least so long as the plane turns up)