Fast track security
#19
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,278
I thought it was only sold with lounge access, but it's available as a stand alone too. 4.99 GBP
https://prebook.glasgowairport.com/en/?pt=3
https://prebook.glasgowairport.com/en/?pt=3
#21
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
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I thought it was only sold with lounge access, but it's available as a stand alone too. 4.99 GBP
https://prebook.glasgowairport.com/en/?pt=3
https://prebook.glasgowairport.com/en/?pt=3
MAN has also just introduced FastTrack immigration
#23
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#24
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#25
Join Date: May 2010
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If it the same as LHR fastrack immigration only applies to non-UK/EEA passport holders - not helpful on the days only 2 e-readers are operating.....
#26
Join Date: Oct 2015
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I save them and use the regular line, in my last 4 or 5 transits there was no queue for the regular line. Midnight and morning rushes.
#27
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: London, UK
Posts: 1,095
Going back to your specific question,
Gatwick - security at Gatwick is excellent, so much better than Heathrow, even at the peak of the holiday season. I'd not bother with Fasttrack, which has a limited number of channels. Head to the main security gates, use the ones to the right (they're at right angles to the larger line of them), and head to the scanners towards the right. I rarely have to queue at all.
Dubai - show your boarding pass or fast track card and they'll let you through. Some Gatwick flights land outside peak hours and you'll not have to queue for long.
I've never removed my laptop etc at Dubai and they just don't seem to care (although I was once pulled aside for having some magnetic whiteboard tape in my bag, so someone was awake that day)
Gatwick - security at Gatwick is excellent, so much better than Heathrow, even at the peak of the holiday season. I'd not bother with Fasttrack, which has a limited number of channels. Head to the main security gates, use the ones to the right (they're at right angles to the larger line of them), and head to the scanners towards the right. I rarely have to queue at all.
Dubai - show your boarding pass or fast track card and they'll let you through. Some Gatwick flights land outside peak hours and you'll not have to queue for long.
I've never removed my laptop etc at Dubai and they just don't seem to care (although I was once pulled aside for having some magnetic whiteboard tape in my bag, so someone was awake that day)
#28
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,554
When I got back from AMS a couple of weeks ago, the queues were quite long. Only half of the e-gates were operational. When I asked why, I was told that each bank of 5 e-gates needs one member of staff. As they were expecting the late DXB flight, one of the e-gate operators had been moved to the non-EU desks.
No, anybody can buy it.
#29
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Also has anyone noticed that the way express security in Sydney works is bizarre? You pass through your departing immigration station (which is already in the express area) and hand your card over at the X-ray/search. It means it is a potential free for all as there is no way back once you're through and you don't need to show your card before.
#30
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Kuwait
Programs: BA Gold, Qatar Platinum
Posts: 171
At DUB I've used fast track security in Y with Gold, printed boarding pass, the guy scanning the BP noticeably clocked 'Gold' and moved me through. Didn't get my Op-up until the gate