Fast track at GOT
Oct 17, 2012, 5:32 pm
#1
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: SK-EBD
Posts: 1,273
Fast track at GOT
This seems not to have been mentioned before:
"We are pleased to add Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to the list of airports offering SAS Fast Track security/priority secure lane for our premium passengers. SAS Fast Track Security/priority security lane at Gothenburg Landvetter is available to EuroBonus Gold members and passengers traveling with SAS and Widerøe in Business and Economy Extra.
Since February, we have tested a SAS self-service Fast Track Security/priority security lane for domestic routes departing from Gothenburg. SAS self-service Fast Track Security will now be launched as a permanent product offered to SAS EuroBonus Gold members."
"We are pleased to add Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to the list of airports offering SAS Fast Track security/priority secure lane for our premium passengers. SAS Fast Track Security/priority security lane at Gothenburg Landvetter is available to EuroBonus Gold members and passengers traveling with SAS and Widerøe in Business and Economy Extra.
Since February, we have tested a SAS self-service Fast Track Security/priority security lane for domestic routes departing from Gothenburg. SAS self-service Fast Track Security will now be launched as a permanent product offered to SAS EuroBonus Gold members."
Oct 21, 2012, 12:43 am
#3
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Koala Lemur
Programs: SK EBD LTG (*G)
Posts: 2,447
I believe that there is no agreement in *A that would set up a payment scheme for this. Why should they take the cost for pax that have nothing to do with them.
PS. I agree that it would make sense to let *G pax flying SK use the fast track (as opposed to *G pax flying other airlines).
PS. I agree that it would make sense to let *G pax flying SK use the fast track (as opposed to *G pax flying other airlines).
Oct 21, 2012, 9:50 pm
#4
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SYD or GOT
Programs: OZ Lifetime-DMPL*G, AF*G, SPG Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 803
Can confirm that *G are being refused fast track, refused two ahead of me who were flying M this morning. The staff are still getting used to the setup, they compare the boarding card to a cheat sheet showing what is accepted. A photo of EBG appears on the sheet, so one can probably get away with it even when flying a non SK flight. Takes them a while to identify the cabin class, will get better with time.
On a side note, breakfast in the lounge has been enhanced, pate and capsicum are gone. Only cheese, ham and cereal. Still fresh orange juice.
On a side note, breakfast in the lounge has been enhanced, pate and capsicum are gone. Only cheese, ham and cereal. Still fresh orange juice.
Oct 21, 2012, 11:40 pm
#5
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Koala Lemur
Programs: SK EBD LTG (*G)
Posts: 2,447
EBG flying on other *A airlines are allowed to use the fast track in CPH. I see no reason why it should be different in GOT.
Regarding the lounge offerring, I see some fluctuation from day to day and hour-to-hour, so may be pate and capsicum is not entireyly lost as of yet?
(well stupid me - never been to GOT, so do not know their offerring scheme)
Regarding the lounge offerring, I see some fluctuation from day to day and hour-to-hour, so may be pate and capsicum is not entireyly lost as of yet?
(well stupid me - never been to GOT, so do not know their offerring scheme)
Oct 22, 2012, 11:06 pm
#7
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SYD or GOT
Programs: OZ Lifetime-DMPL*G, AF*G, SPG Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 803
Fast track in general is a pretty new concept at GOT, was only introduced as part of the latest refurbishment of the security area. It is the same at airport operator as ARN, but not CPH, at ARN access is provided by SK, LH and BA, but to my knowledge it is only for members in their own respective programmes, not alliance partners. My guess is it must be to do with the way the deal between Swedavia and SK is structured, SK probably incur higher charges if they were to give fast track to alliance partners.
Oct 30, 2012, 11:54 am
#8
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: TKU
Programs: EBG
Posts: 8
Fast Track in OSL
A few weeks ago I flew from ARN to OSL and transferred to domestic flight on SAS. For this I had to exit the international terminal and go through security again in the domestic terminal. As an EBG I went to the Fast Track line, but was told by the officer that EBG does not give you access to Fast Track on domestic flights! I showed my EBG card and was even flying Economy Extra but nothing helped!
Jul 14, 2013, 8:19 am
#9
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SYD or GOT
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Posts: 803
Noticed that the fast track at GOT is now sporting text "star alliance gold" underneath which it was not two weeks ago. Wonder if that means pax flying Go with *G can now use fast track. Previously it was EBG, Y & C pax. Happened to be in Plus so my OZ*G was not used.
Jul 15, 2013, 2:05 pm
#10
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Göteborg,Sweden
Programs: SK EBG, LH SEN.
Posts: 638
Yes star gold has access to the fast lane at GOT , also when flying for example on LH
Apr 28, 2014, 9:26 am
#12
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: LNZ, GOT
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 93
Hi
sorry to dig out this old thread, but I was wondering if anyone had new insight whether or not *G members can use fast track in GOT?
3 weeks ago I asked the lady scanning the boarding passes if I could use fast track (I was on a LH flight and I am SEN) and she said "yes, if I get my BP reprinted in SAS format at check-in". Sounds strange to me, but maybe someone can confirm that?
sorry to dig out this old thread, but I was wondering if anyone had new insight whether or not *G members can use fast track in GOT?
3 weeks ago I asked the lady scanning the boarding passes if I could use fast track (I was on a LH flight and I am SEN) and she said "yes, if I get my BP reprinted in SAS format at check-in". Sounds strange to me, but maybe someone can confirm that?
Apr 28, 2014, 4:52 pm
#13
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: SYD, GOT
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They go off what the computer tells them. When they scan it says in big letters if you are eligible or not. Whenever I have had a problem, I just show them the card, where it says *G and in calm voice tell them I am eligible.
That said the whole system is a bit naff, as it involves you then pushing in front of the existing line right at the scanner. And it is not obvious to those in the other line where you came from, why you suddenly appeared and why you should go in front.
As security is rarely an issue except early morning it can get a bit long, you decide if it is worth going the hassle of a new boarding card. Oh, and if in the regular line, never ever choose the far right queue as that has the *G randomly appearing from the priority line ;-)
That said the whole system is a bit naff, as it involves you then pushing in front of the existing line right at the scanner. And it is not obvious to those in the other line where you came from, why you suddenly appeared and why you should go in front.
As security is rarely an issue except early morning it can get a bit long, you decide if it is worth going the hassle of a new boarding card. Oh, and if in the regular line, never ever choose the far right queue as that has the *G randomly appearing from the priority line ;-)
Apr 29, 2014, 4:47 am
#14
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: LNZ, GOT
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 93
They go off what the computer tells them. When they scan it says in big letters if you are eligible or not. Whenever I have had a problem, I just show them the card, where it says *G and in calm voice tell them I am eligible.
That said the whole system is a bit naff, as it involves you then pushing in front of the existing line right at the scanner. And it is not obvious to those in the other line where you came from, why you suddenly appeared and why you should go in front.
As security is rarely an issue except early morning it can get a bit long, you decide if it is worth going the hassle of a new boarding card. Oh, and if in the regular line, never ever choose the far right queue as that has the *G randomly appearing from the priority line ;-)
That said the whole system is a bit naff, as it involves you then pushing in front of the existing line right at the scanner. And it is not obvious to those in the other line where you came from, why you suddenly appeared and why you should go in front.
As security is rarely an issue except early morning it can get a bit long, you decide if it is worth going the hassle of a new boarding card. Oh, and if in the regular line, never ever choose the far right queue as that has the *G randomly appearing from the priority line ;-)
I agree, at busy times it can also be a hassle to get a new BP.
Apr 29, 2014, 5:01 am
#15
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: AGH
Posts: 5,971
I still think you cannot count on getting FT access with LH SEN.
You need to have either SK*G or travlleing in SK Plus. In CPH and ARN they are pretty strcit about that.
It doesn't matter if it is a SK printed boarding pass or not. If it is, then the system is flawed
You need to have either SK*G or travlleing in SK Plus. In CPH and ARN they are pretty strcit about that.
It doesn't matter if it is a SK printed boarding pass or not. If it is, then the system is flawed