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Originally Posted by lloydje33
(Post 34610146)
I can confirm that you get Priority access with BA Silver/Gold status when flying in economy (only for the status holder). When flying Club Europe priority is also included.
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
(Post 34611056)
BA Bronze flying BA in economy gets the same priority access at AMS as BA Silver/Gold.
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Originally Posted by HadesNL
(Post 34603004)
You could walk over to the Privium West Lounge and try,
If doing so, please let us know, At least i know my writing/complaint has not been in vain.... Aspire is indeed printed on the SQ BP J, but in both occasions we received a separate piece of SQ-branded invitation for Privium lounge. Priority lines in T3 helped immensely, though it's still not idiot proof from the signage, rope, and scanner gates behind c/i counters 24-25. The gates to scan BP for priority are at the right side, but there's no rope separating the area right behind the scanner. So practically those that scanned their BP at the left could still try their luck joining the priority queue (there's still supposed to be a BP check before going upstairs, but this morning this bloke couldn't be bothered). Plus the escalator for the priority line doesn't work today and is cordoned off, so some people thought priority lanes are closed (but hey stairs are right next to it) as I noticed a couple of priority pax incorrectly took a left turn joining the normal queue. |
sakedon : Welcome to Flyertalk!
Thank you for taking the time to post and to enrich us with actual datapoints, always most appreciated by the community! Concerning the Privium lounge, glad to see that SQ has redeemed itself in providing access to Privium West or my stern writing in style of Jacques d'Ancona / Willibrord Frequin / Pieter Storms has opened their eyes, LKY would turn over and arise if he knew SQ management sends its premium passengers back to the Aspire Lounge Concerning the access to security, Indeed after the T3 (behind checkin counters 24/25) automated barriers for BP-scan, passengers can turn: - left for economy - right for priority + economy There is indeed an escalator and stairs for going up to the mezzanine floor - slighlty behind it is a lift Once upstairs on the mezzanine it divides again into: - keep right next to wall for priority (normally should be staff present checking BP) - keep left next to balustrade railing for economy It seems logical for economy passengers to try turn right after the automated barriers, than on the mezzanine to use the economy line next to the priority queue as one think the wait time would be shorter, however the amount of security stations operating and are open, could be less because it serves priority and the waittimes could be longer for economy passengers because priority goes in first and even privium goed in before priority.... YMMV |
I have an LH business class flight for a Schengen flight on Friday at 10:00, departing from gate B. I usually use Departure 1 to get there - where do I need to go to get a fast track through security? Many thanks!
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Originally Posted by diudas
(Post 34615922)
I have an LH business class flight for a Schengen flight on Friday at 10:00, departing from gate B. I usually use Departure 1 to get there - where do I need to go to get a fast track through security? Many thanks!
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Originally Posted by HadesNL
(Post 34604621)
Martijn Zaal : you should have no problems at all,
Easiest way to access priority security is between checkin counters 24/25 You can use the automated gates or have staff open the barrier, just show them your SQ BusinessClass boarding pass. Afterwards go right towards stairs/lift towards priority security, Once on the mezzanine, the right side lane is for priority, if staff is distracted, just wave them over and show your BP and you can enter When in the priority queue, don't be surprised if persons are going ahead of you..... Privium gets priority over priority, When we departed in July, there was some audible grumble but upon explaination : privium iris scan paid service/betaalde dienst All was turned to understanding Be reminded after security, ALL passengers join the queue for passport control. You only get priority if Privium/Crew/Diplomatic/Impaired~Wheelchair And thank you for asking about the lounge situation! hi Johan, i can confirm that business class passangers SQ have acces to privium. At check in I got a invitation card. |
Martijn Zaal : thank you for your feedback,
Very happy to know that privium west lounge access has been restored! have a pleasent flight and enjoy the satay service, drink a choya umeshu on beating the queues! |
lloydje33 : thanks for the info that BA Euro Traveller with silver, gold, gold GL, concorde status, and upwards + OW emerald also retained priority security access in T3.
I had been to much burned by Alex Cruz in the past concerning priority security at Amsterdam that instead of ET i moved to buying CE to avoid being turned away. |
Originally Posted by HadesNL
(Post 34617526)
lloydje33 : thanks for the info that BA Euro Traveller with silver, gold, gold GL, concorde status, and upwards + OW emerald also retained priority security access in T3.
I had been to much burned by Alex Cruz in the past concerning priority security at Anstersam that instead of ET i moved to buying CE to avoid being turned away. It’s also partner airline OW Sapphire passengers flying BA economy class who get priority access for security at AMS — the same priority access as BA elites flying the same BA flights/cabins out of AMS. How were you burned by Alex Cruz in the past concerning priority security at Amsterdam such that it motivated you to instead move to buying CE instead of ET to avoid being turned away? Could be good for others to know what happened so they could avoid a repeat of what you experienced and make their own determination on whether to pay up for CE on flights out of AMS. I don’t pay up for CE on BA flights out of AMS — I get priority access anyway with BA, and so I try to stick to paying for ET on BA flights out of AMS. |
Lloydje33 was so kind to inform us that ET+ BASilver has currently access to priority security.
This implies that all BA-status above Silver enjoy the same priority access. He also mentioned it is for the elite member only. (Understandable) During Alex Cruz period, i experienced being turned away from priority security access travelling on ET+BA Silver: - Schiphol staff at turnstil mentioning BA Club Europe only (business class) - Citing the Oneworld website / BA website no mention of silver / sapphire for priority security - Better informed / experienced staff citing Eurotraveller only + BA Gold / Oneworld Emerald * Citing reason that BA doesnot pay for priority security for BA Silver members and less This got me burned because the economy queue was much longer then the priority queue and i had calculated a close call from checkin to gate expecting priority access. Naturally i missed the flight ... My BA silver status during Alex Cruz was worthless in Amsterdam for priority security (no problems for the lounge/checkin) That's why in those similair present cases, onwards i book CE from then on to be certain i can make it quickly and use T3's priority security And even more glad that BA during post pandemic is offering at Amsterdam ET+Silver(upwards) priority access during the current chaos as Lloydje33 has posted.... a major help to battle the queues.... and a reason to book back ET if I acquire BA Silver anytime soon instead of purchasing CE There has been confusion because the benefit and execution seem to vary from time to time, And even across the airports that BA serves..... Especially at according to this thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...arding-13.html That is dedicated to providing information as resources are scant..... VS Oneworld's own website, Which cites in general for Emeralds only is priority security (Fast Track) access https://www.oneworld.com/travel-benefits https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3011e468e8.png Emeralds VS Sapphire (no priority security mentioned) https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9dacb33f9a.png Sapphire VS Ruby (no priority security mentioned) https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9a60530110.png Ruby and on quoting BA's page on the Oneworld website about BA's executive club tiers https://www.oneworld.com/members/british-airways#tiers (priority security at airports is strangely absent as BA Gold (emerald benefit)) https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d60ea5cd22.png And as we even look at BA's own website comparing al BA Executive club tiers: https://www.britishairways.com/en-us...pare-the-tiers No explicite words about offering priority securtity at any tier..... If like me you read above websites which you think are corporate's standpoints about the benefits being offered than i am pushed into booking CE : It is the only spot on the website that mentions fast track when booking CE: https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb...ss/club-europe https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5a9f40479.jpeg For London airports only..... But even so it is still quite unclear about the situation concerning fast track security access beyond the London Airports.... We can at least assume that CE Business Class gets priority security at foreign / non London airports ....... Ahum........ Don't get me started on the fact that Schiphol's own website is quite silent on whom get priority access to security... except privium, no mentions at all of First/Business class or Economy + relevant elite status in airline FFP of those serving Amsterdam But still this great tread exists from the friendly folks at https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...arding-13.html as it seems to be the only resource online that discusses the situation, possibility and implementation Hope this explaination provides clarification about my perception and standpoint on the matter. Especially since now during Schiphol's chaos it is vital to have certainty that one can access the priority security in T3! I don't want others to succumb to the same pitfall i encountered...... or maybe i should rejoice now that Alex Cruz is gone, happy days are back again :) (except Sean Doyle closing BA Lounge Amsterdam and we are relegated to the Aspire lounge..... no comment) |
Originally Posted by diudas
(Post 34615922)
I have an LH business class flight for a Schengen flight on Friday at 10:00, departing from gate B. I usually use Departure 1 to get there - where do I need to go to get a fast track through security? Many thanks!
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Flying out of AMS at 7am next tuesday (4 Oct 2022) on LX737, 3 pax (all in J with online boarding passes, two of which SEN, only hand luggage). LX737 departs from Dep1, usually B or C Gates.
Having flown only 2, 3 times from AMS, I am not very familiar with the airport. Based on the posts in this thread, I take there are two recommendations: -go straight to Dep1 and seek the Priority line; or -enter via Dep2, use access behind SP check in (= check in 9/10). Correct? Does it make sense for to go to level2 before clearing security (if accessible at all)? While the website does not show crowd levels for next week, I expect a "Peak Day". Would you consider 04.30, 05.00 early enough? Thanks, any feedback is appreciated. |
Originally Posted by TrickMcDave
(Post 34631732)
enter via Dep2, use access behind SP check in
If you are arriving by car, get out towards the far end of the Departures 2 drop-off zone. Enter through door F; turn right, walk past the elevators/stairs/inclined travelators on your left (while ignoring the regular security access on your right); make an immediate left and head straight for the Privium ClubLounge entrance (it's very conspicuous); just before you get there turn left, and you will see the "back door" priority security access point right in front of you. Clear that, then go with the flow. Once you've cleared security, turn right and keep walking until you see the stairs down to B & C concourses (amongst others). If you are arriving by train, then go up to and cross the Plaza; take the elevators/stairs/inclined travelators up to Departures 2; turn left and immediately left again; head straight for the Privium ClubLounge entrance, etc. It's all pretty straightforward. Johan |
Thanks for the detailed explanation. We would be arriving by foot from Hilton AMS.
Is the red line the path you are describing? We would then look for the "back door" where the red X is. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...929548ac47.png |
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