SkyPriority at BCN
Apr 9, 2013 | 9:11 am
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SkyPriority at BCN
Has anyone traveled through BCN recently? Apologies for such focused/individual questions, but I could not find many answers on DL.com or here. (Not every destination merits a "Flying to London on DL" thread! 
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1. Arrivals. Is there an expedited immigration line for STE+ members? (A la CDG, or akin to Fastpass at LHR?) Flying in Y, not J.
2. Departures. Any separate SkyPriority security line?
3. Lounges. I know that the lounges are contract lounges run by the airport. There does not appear to be any arrivals lounge. Are there any facilities (similar to Yotel at LHR) where one can shower upon arrival?
Many thanks.
)1. Arrivals. Is there an expedited immigration line for STE+ members? (A la CDG, or akin to Fastpass at LHR?) Flying in Y, not J.
2. Departures. Any separate SkyPriority security line?
3. Lounges. I know that the lounges are contract lounges run by the airport. There does not appear to be any arrivals lounge. Are there any facilities (similar to Yotel at LHR) where one can shower upon arrival?
Many thanks.
Apr 9, 2013 | 10:08 am
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I don't recall seeing any expedited immigration lines in terminal 1 on arrival.
I'm pretty sure there was a priority line when departing in terminal 1.
I recall using the Sala VIP lounge when waiting for my departure flights, but don't think I was able to access it on my arrivals. I don't recall if it was my airline status or use of my Priority Pass Select that allowed entry. It's a decent place.
I'm pretty sure there was a priority line when departing in terminal 1.
I recall using the Sala VIP lounge when waiting for my departure flights, but don't think I was able to access it on my arrivals. I don't recall if it was my airline status or use of my Priority Pass Select that allowed entry. It's a decent place.
Apr 9, 2013 | 10:31 am
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AFAIK BCN has several contract lounges, of which Sala is one, in the schengen and nonschengen areas. NW/DL and KLM have given me lounge invitations at check in at BCN. The lounges are pretty nice.
Apr 9, 2013 | 10:15 pm
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1. Arrivals. No expedited immigration line. Never seen a long line.
2. Departures. SkyPriority line for check in & at the gate, but no special security line. BCN is fair to all, there is NO priority security for anyone. It's a pretty fast line in my experience.
3. Lounges. contract lounges are departure only. They do have showers, however they charge for towel rental!
2. Departures. SkyPriority line for check in & at the gate, but no special security line. BCN is fair to all, there is NO priority security for anyone. It's a pretty fast line in my experience.
3. Lounges. contract lounges are departure only. They do have showers, however they charge for towel rental!
Apr 10, 2013 | 10:54 am
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I Googled After I Posted....
http://www.airport-technology.com/ne...anish-airports
Indra has revamped the Automatic Border Control (ABC) systems at the Madrid-Barajas and Barcelona-El Prat airports in Spain, which were originally installed in 2010.
Indra has revamped the Automatic Border Control (ABC) systems at the Madrid-Barajas and Barcelona-El Prat airports in Spain, which were originally installed in 2010.
Apr 10, 2013 | 1:34 pm
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#2 - Was at BCN 3 weeks ago BCN-AMS with KLM, there was a priority security line, can't remember what it was called but you need to ask for a pass when you check in at the counter. They will give you a yellow paper to hand the security agent, boarding pass/medallion card is not sufficient without the paper
Apr 22, 2013 | 2:06 pm
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Apr 22, 2013 | 2:43 pm
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This is only relevant to/helpful for EU passport holders (and not US passport holders), correct? Even Global Entry participants would not be eligible unless there was an expressed agreement (a la SmartGate), right?
Apr 22, 2013 | 2:48 pm
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Only EU and EEA passport holders can use the automated gates in European airports, in my experience. The one exception I am aware of is Privium at Schiphol, but this provides automated border passage and a separate security line and has an annual fee.