LHR T5 First Wing Security 11 week closure [now reopened]
Jan 10, 2024, 3:31 pm
#241
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Dublin,Ireland and Nice France
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There's the 2 entrances side by side that merge behind the signs mixing club no status and silver card holders together in the 'exclusive' temporary F security
Pictures taken at 1230 today
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Jan 10, 2024, 3:58 pm
#243
Join Date: Jul 2014
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Thanks for the photos. From memory, are there 2 scanners ‘behind the scenes’?
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Jan 10, 2024, 4:11 pm
#245
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If I'm understanding the photos and comment above correctly, is it now 2 lanes (& 1 metal detector / body scan) combined for both Gold/F and Silver/Club (but which feed in from different queues)?
Jan 10, 2024, 4:21 pm
#246
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They merge behind the signs,so it's a scam really 😂
They may aswell have one sign stating silver gold ,non status club and F line up here
Jan 10, 2024, 5:59 pm
#247
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We could try a version of the John Cleese and 2 Ronnies class sketch. Ersatz First Wing, Fast Track and then regular security.
Jan 11, 2024, 12:28 am
#249
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Jan 11, 2024, 12:32 am
#250
Join Date: Jan 2011
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I went through about an hour ago and seemed well organised, but it was quiet. Lots of staff around to help and they were turning passengers away who were not eligible even though it was quiet. I think they have done as much as possible given the circumstances and constraints of Heathrow.
Jan 11, 2024, 1:27 am
#252
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Jan 11, 2024, 1:39 am
#253
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Despite being quiet,it was backing up ar 1230 yesterday as there was a problem with one of the luggage scanners
Maybe 30 or 40 in the queue at that time
It definitely would not feel premium when busy
To be clear,the only people turned away from this exclusive silver club gold and first area are people flying in Economy or Bronze
So not terribly exclusive
Maybe 30 or 40 in the queue at that time
It definitely would not feel premium when busy
To be clear,the only people turned away from this exclusive silver club gold and first area are people flying in Economy or Bronze
So not terribly exclusive
Jan 11, 2024, 1:45 am
#254
Join Date: Oct 2017
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Still, the general security will often be faster than Fast Track, thats a long standing issue, and isnt a great advert for Club World in particular. But without a substantial redesign of the terminal and processes Im not sure how easy that is to change.
Jan 11, 2024, 1:58 am
#255
Join Date: Oct 2005
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oh they merge?
so in coming weeks i take it they should start allowing those with HBO only who want to check bags and families in groups of 3 or more (with kids up to 22yo) will be able to go through security ahead of the groups listed on the boards above.
so in coming weeks i take it they should start allowing those with HBO only who want to check bags and families in groups of 3 or more (with kids up to 22yo) will be able to go through security ahead of the groups listed on the boards above.