Lounge check-in with e-ticket?
Aug 11, 2004 | 3:46 pm
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Lounge check-in with e-ticket?
Hey y'all!
I just have a quick question. I'm going from AMS to LIS next sunday (15/08) and would like to know if it's possible to check-in at the lounge with an e-ticket. I once read somewhere that customs won't let you through. Is this true?
Grtz,
Maurits
I just have a quick question. I'm going from AMS to LIS next sunday (15/08) and would like to know if it's possible to check-in at the lounge with an e-ticket. I once read somewhere that customs won't let you through. Is this true?
Grtz,
Maurits
Aug 11, 2004 | 4:05 pm
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You are correct you wont get past security without a Boarding Pass (unless you have a Privium card 
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Aug 11, 2004 | 4:18 pm
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Originally Posted by pmcg
You are correct you wont get past security without a Boarding Pass (unless you have a Privium card ).
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BTW, so basically what you're saying is that Privium members don't even have to travel at all? That's strange, and isn't it against the law in some way?
Aug 12, 2004 | 12:50 am
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I haven't been asked for a boarding pass in the Privium line for ages. Last time they asked must have been well over a year ago, and I tend to fly once a week out of Schiphol at least. This applies to both the Schengen and non-Schengen lines. And yes, it means you don't have to fly. I once went through to meet some friends on who were passing through Schiphol, and did not want the hassle of going through immigration and customs. I have no idea whether this is illegal or not, but it's clearly not the intended modus operandi. It's not something I would rely on or try to do very often. The option is there...
Aug 13, 2004 | 3:32 pm
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Thanx guys!
Meanwhile I already bought myself a paper ticket, because KLM said I will be able to check in at the gate with my ticket. Hmm, maybe next time I'll try an e-ticket and see if that works as well...
Meanwhile I already bought myself a paper ticket, because KLM said I will be able to check in at the gate with my ticket. Hmm, maybe next time I'll try an e-ticket and see if that works as well...
Aug 17, 2004 | 5:45 am
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Originally Posted by Kris Rao
Hey Maurits, Your signature shows that you are a member of NW World Perks and KLM Flying Ducthman? How did you manage that?
Aug 22, 2004 | 10:17 am
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Originally Posted by Maurits
Hey y'all!
I just have a quick question. I'm going from AMS to LIS next sunday (15/08) and would like to know if it's possible to check-in at the lounge with an e-ticket. I once read somewhere that customs won't let you through. Is this true?
Grtz,
Maurits
I just have a quick question. I'm going from AMS to LIS next sunday (15/08) and would like to know if it's possible to check-in at the lounge with an e-ticket. I once read somewhere that customs won't let you through. Is this true?
Grtz,
Maurits
Aug 23, 2004 | 3:38 am
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Originally Posted by Sjoerd
It is now too late for your 15/08 flight, but I checked in at the KLM Schengen lounge last Thursday with an e-ticket. I just showed the guy at security the print-out of my itinerary. No problems.
Aug 23, 2004 | 1:09 pm
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Originally Posted by Maurits
Thanks for the info! Same thing happened with me, so I just showed the immigrations officer my e-ticket receipt and it wasn't a problem.
Officially it's not allowed I read on their site.
But for Schengen flights I've seen many people waived through.
However, I don't understand why one would want to c/i in the lounge and get one of the last available seats instead of using the self service kiosk. At least there you can SEE which seats are available.
Better still, with an e-ticket check in online 30hrs before depature and get the seat you want. (although some posters here have trouble with it, I've read).
Aug 23, 2004 | 2:22 pm
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Originally Posted by jetfan
Officially it's not allowed I read on their site.
But for Schengen flights I've seen many people waived through.
However, I don't understand why one would want to c/i in the lounge and get one of the last available seats instead of using the self service kiosk. At least there you can SEE which seats are available.
Better still, with an e-ticket check in online 30hrs before depature and get the seat you want. (although some posters here have trouble with it, I've read).
But for Schengen flights I've seen many people waived through.
However, I don't understand why one would want to c/i in the lounge and get one of the last available seats instead of using the self service kiosk. At least there you can SEE which seats are available.
Better still, with an e-ticket check in online 30hrs before depature and get the seat you want. (although some posters here have trouble with it, I've read).
) nor at the check-in desk because there was a plane change and the lady told me to wait. I told her I'd wait in the lounge and check in there.
Aug 23, 2004 | 2:34 pm
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Originally Posted by jetfan
I don't understand why one would want to c/i in the lounge and get one of the last available seats instead of using the self service kiosk.
