EU lines at T5
May 20, 2019, 12:41 pm
#1
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EU lines at T5
Passed through T5 arrivals tonight and it looks like the EU sign has been taken off the arrivals area. I was in a bit of a rush, so I didn't hang around to look at the signage in detail, but it looked like the automated passport gates are now only for UK + friendly nations (US, Australia, the like). My EU passport still worked at the electronic gates.
Has anybody else noticed this? Is it just my aging eyesight?
Has anybody else noticed this? Is it just my aging eyesight?
May 20, 2019, 12:47 pm
#2
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This will explain it I think
T5 e-gates now open: Australia, Canada, Japan, NZ, Singapore, S Korea & USA citizens
T5 e-gates now open: Australia, Canada, Japan, NZ, Singapore, S Korea & USA citizens
May 20, 2019, 12:47 pm
#3
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Hi,
As per this thread
T5 e-gates now open: Australia, Canada, Japan, NZ, Singapore, S Korea & USA citizens
EU passports will still work
Regards
TBS
As per this thread
T5 e-gates now open: Australia, Canada, Japan, NZ, Singapore, S Korea & USA citizens
EU passports will still work
Regards
TBS
May 20, 2019, 12:48 pm
#4
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It should be UK, EU and the 7 countries that can use the e-gates.
T5 e-gates now open: Australia, Canada, Japan, NZ, Singapore, S Korea & USA citizens
T5 e-gates now open: Australia, Canada, Japan, NZ, Singapore, S Korea & USA citizens
May 20, 2019, 1:13 pm
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Border Force signage is universal across airports. I haven't seen the T5 example but the new signs at MAN T3 definitely have the EU flag. However, as it's a blue flag on a blue background, it stands out less than most of the others.
May 20, 2019, 1:19 pm
#7
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It was announced by Border Force on Friday that this would take effect at 0001 BST today.
The signage shows the biometric passport logo, UK flag, EU flag and the flags of the seven permitted countries.
The signage shows the biometric passport logo, UK flag, EU flag and the flags of the seven permitted countries.
May 20, 2019, 1:24 pm
#8
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I'm relieved to hear. Will keep an eye on it next time I pass through. Thank you!
May 20, 2019, 1:59 pm
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Hi,
As per this thread
T5 e-gates now open: Australia, Canada, Japan, NZ, Singapore, S Korea & USA citizens
EU passports will still work
Regards
TBS
As per this thread
T5 e-gates now open: Australia, Canada, Japan, NZ, Singapore, S Korea & USA citizens
EU passports will still work
Regards
TBS
May 21, 2019, 5:29 pm
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Is BA now refusing T5 Fast Track passport control to US passport users in possession of a BA premium cabin/OWS/OWE boarding pass?