NCE security
Jun 17, 2018, 9:50 am
#1
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NCE security
Hey - flying BA tomorrow on the 1120 from NCE to LGW - is it likely to be a zoo getting through security? I've tried googling, which hasn't yielded much other than the fact that I'm not going to get access to premium security at NCE for CE passengers...
Jun 17, 2018, 10:00 am
#3
Join Date: Apr 2017
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I must have been to nice about 20 times in the last couple of years. Since terminal one was re-configured, I don’t think I’ve ever waited more than 5 mins for security at Nice, it’s usually very efficient.
As a side note, You also have to potentially queue again to get into the non Schengen part of the departures area, again not usually more than 5 mins in my experience.
As a side note, You also have to potentially queue again to get into the non Schengen part of the departures area, again not usually more than 5 mins in my experience.
Last edited by Joshm300; Jun 17, 2018 at 10:09 am
Jun 17, 2018, 10:11 am
#4
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It's very quick, was through last week. There was a rather sleepy looking person at the passport desks, through very quickly too. The lounge isn't wonderful though, you don't want to be heading through too soon. Pot noodles and rather poor sandwiches.
Jun 17, 2018, 10:27 am
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Confirm others’ point that even without fast track and even on peak dates, security at NCE is typically very fast and efficient
Jun 17, 2018, 12:30 pm
#7
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As an side NCE security is usually OK. The only time I have seen chaos is post terrorism crack downs and some (but by no means all) strikes. I would say paying for virtually nothing is a waste of money.
Jun 17, 2018, 1:53 pm
#9
Join Date: Jun 2013
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At NCE this is run by the airport for the benefit of their frequent fliers (they have a scheme you can join) and as a one-off purchase that can be made for 10EUR. I don't think it is offered to airlines as a option they can purchase (perhaps with an exception of long haul flights).
As an side NCE security is usually OK. The only time I have seen chaos is post terrorism crack downs and some (but by no means all) strikes. I would say paying for virtually nothing is a waste of money.
As an side NCE security is usually OK. The only time I have seen chaos is post terrorism crack downs and some (but by no means all) strikes. I would say paying for virtually nothing is a waste of money.
Jun 17, 2018, 2:02 pm
#10
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At NCE this is run by the airport for the benefit of their frequent fliers (they have a scheme you can join) and as a one-off purchase that can be made for 10EUR. I don't think it is offered to airlines as a option they can purchase (perhaps with an exception of long haul flights).
I'm afraid that the post you quote and notably the part that you put in bold was entirely correct. BA are cheap and chose not to pay for this whilst most other airlines do.
Last edited by orbitmic; Jun 17, 2018 at 4:27 pm
Jul 16, 2018, 4:52 pm
#12
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In a part of the world where almost nothing especially customer service works well with one exception it is hard to imagine how the airport could be improved. Security takes almost no time with staff who are invariably pleasant and even like to share a joke which is pretty much unknown elsewhere.