VeriFLY experiences
Sep 7, 2021, 1:43 pm
#273
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: West Coast USA
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 559
I have never used Verifly but it is available for an upcoming trip. I'm flying LAX - DFW - LHR. On the Verifly app I can input details for the DFW - LHR BA flight and PNR however does that mean I can *or should* be able to then check in on the AA app for LAX - DFW and then get BP's through to LHR? Or does the LAX-DFW leg render the process useless and i'll just have to check in in person in LAX? The AA PNR is obviously different from the BA one.
Sep 7, 2021, 2:05 pm
#274
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Switzerland
Posts: 1,593
STR (Stuttgart) to LHR. I think the route has just re-opened. They had no priority check-in (tough luck if you have status or were in business). No bag drop either, but the queue moved ok. At the desk I showed my passport, the VeriFLY screen and was quickly checked-in.
At the gate they then delayed boarding for half an hour when they suddenly realised that those with HBO and who had checked in online hadn't shown their docs to anyone. They said everyone who had checked in online must go for a doc check, but when half the passengers queued, they realised that they meant only those who hadn't gone to a check-in desk. Then they delayed things again by accepting mobile boarding passes before realising they had no idea whether that meant the person had shown documents or not.
At the gate they then delayed boarding for half an hour when they suddenly realised that those with HBO and who had checked in online hadn't shown their docs to anyone. They said everyone who had checked in online must go for a doc check, but when half the passengers queued, they realised that they meant only those who hadn't gone to a check-in desk. Then they delayed things again by accepting mobile boarding passes before realising they had no idea whether that meant the person had shown documents or not.
Sep 7, 2021, 2:56 pm
#275
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA GfL & GGL, FB Platinum, MB Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,403
Just checked with a lounge dragon who said that ADOC on your paper boarding pass means documents have been checked.
I used the paper boarding pass at the gate and was quickly sent on my way.
I used the paper boarding pass at the gate and was quickly sent on my way.
Sep 8, 2021, 7:24 am
#276
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Edinburgh
Programs: Mucci; BAEC GGL; (In memoriam: KLM Flying Dutchman Royal Wing & FB Platinum Elite)
Posts: 187
Just used dedicated Verifly lane at HER very quick (HBO) apart from a couple of groups in front with kids and luggage which took a little longer. Much quicker than dedicated Priority lane
Sep 8, 2021, 11:34 am
#277
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: UK (NE)
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 223
Just downloaded Verifly for the first time despite the fact I have been traveling for business throughout the pandemic period.
My reason this time is that I am flying MAD-LHR with BA (from T4S), but I arrive in MAD (T4S) on an Air Nostrum charter flight. No check-in luggage and PCR test already taken in my first departure country however its a very tight connection (<1hr) and I note recently that OLCI for both BA and IB has been pretty hit and miss, and I am worried I won't be able to do this and get my boarding pass on my phone - in which case going to the desk somewhere is likely going to scupper my short connection.
Unsure if having Verifly on this occasion might help me, or could it hinder me if my PCR test was not taken in Spain? Interested to hear anyone's thoughts on this or on using Verifly for MAD-LHR.
My reason this time is that I am flying MAD-LHR with BA (from T4S), but I arrive in MAD (T4S) on an Air Nostrum charter flight. No check-in luggage and PCR test already taken in my first departure country however its a very tight connection (<1hr) and I note recently that OLCI for both BA and IB has been pretty hit and miss, and I am worried I won't be able to do this and get my boarding pass on my phone - in which case going to the desk somewhere is likely going to scupper my short connection.
Unsure if having Verifly on this occasion might help me, or could it hinder me if my PCR test was not taken in Spain? Interested to hear anyone's thoughts on this or on using Verifly for MAD-LHR.
Sep 8, 2021, 11:43 am
#278
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 1,021
Just downloaded Verifly for the first time despite the fact I have been traveling for business throughout the pandemic period.
My reason this time is that I am flying MAD-LHR with BA (from T4S), but I arrive in MAD (T4S) on an Air Nostrum charter flight. No check-in luggage and PCR test already taken in my first departure country however its a very tight connection (<1hr) and I note recently that OLCI for both BA and IB has been pretty hit and miss, and I am worried I won't be able to do this and get my boarding pass on my phone - in which case going to the desk somewhere is likely going to scupper my short connection.
Unsure if having Verifly on this occasion might help me, or could it hinder me if my PCR test was not taken in Spain? Interested to hear anyone's thoughts on this or on using Verifly for MAD-LHR.
My reason this time is that I am flying MAD-LHR with BA (from T4S), but I arrive in MAD (T4S) on an Air Nostrum charter flight. No check-in luggage and PCR test already taken in my first departure country however its a very tight connection (<1hr) and I note recently that OLCI for both BA and IB has been pretty hit and miss, and I am worried I won't be able to do this and get my boarding pass on my phone - in which case going to the desk somewhere is likely going to scupper my short connection.
Unsure if having Verifly on this occasion might help me, or could it hinder me if my PCR test was not taken in Spain? Interested to hear anyone's thoughts on this or on using Verifly for MAD-LHR.
Sep 8, 2021, 11:51 am
#279
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Switzerland
Posts: 1,593
I can’t see how having VeriFLY can hinder you. If you get the VeriFLY approval through in advance, it means you should be able to download your boarding pass, that can only speed things up. If the approval doesn’t come through, or you can’t download your boarding pass, you are no worse off.
I still completed VeriFLY (after I'd checked in online!) and it sped up my time in front of the check-in desk.
Sep 9, 2021, 2:58 am
#280
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: UK (NE)
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 223
I can’t see how having VeriFLY can hinder you. If you get the VeriFLY approval through in advance, it means you should be able to download your boarding pass, that can only speed things up. If the approval doesn’t come through, or you can’t download your boarding pass, you are no worse off.
Just wondering also - when I go to input all my flight details into Verifly it only gives me the flight options for the next few days, mine isn't til 24th Sept - is this normal in that it only shows the flights for the forthcoming few days?
Sep 9, 2021, 2:59 am
#281
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: UK (NE)
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 223
It may have changed in the last few days, but when I flew from Germany last week it was possible to get an online boarding pass regardless of the VeriFLY status. In fact, they wouldn't let you onto the plane without a paper boarding pass which proved that someone at the airport had checked your documents.
I still completed VeriFLY (after I'd checked in online!) and it sped up my time in front of the check-in desk.
I still completed VeriFLY (after I'd checked in online!) and it sped up my time in front of the check-in desk.
Sep 9, 2021, 3:13 am
#282
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Switzerland
Posts: 1,593
I did, yes, but those that didn't got stopped at the gate where staff checked their documents, and were handed a paper boarding pass as "proof" that they'd been checked.
Sep 9, 2021, 3:21 am
#283
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: UK (NE)
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 223
Thanks. The issue I might face is being unable to go straight through to T4S airside via flight connections after my T4S arrival on my charter due to not having a boarding pass. In which case I would likely have to take the train back across to T4, go to check in desks, then back across to T4S, in which case I've got zero chance of making my <1hr connection.
Sep 9, 2021, 3:35 am
#284
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 2,345
Yes good point I guess I can't be any worse off...cheers.
Just wondering also - when I go to input all my flight details into Verifly it only gives me the flight options for the next few days, mine isn't til 24th Sept - is this normal in that it only shows the flights for the forthcoming few days?
Just wondering also - when I go to input all my flight details into Verifly it only gives me the flight options for the next few days, mine isn't til 24th Sept - is this normal in that it only shows the flights for the forthcoming few days?