The circus at the BKK arrival fast track continues
Jun 6, 2017, 2:54 am
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it was about 9:30 AM and I'd need to check my pics (yes I did) for the date. There were two lines snaking out of the west FT lanes which I consented to try my luck in because the east FT lanes, the normal ones for me when flying PG, were even worse.
Jun 7, 2017, 4:06 am
#137
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I would guess it is a long weekend, or Mainland China long weekender abusing the FT line.
Jun 7, 2017, 4:35 am
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There were many crew in the west hall pic.
Jun 7, 2017, 7:59 am
#139
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I was going to BNE in J and I try to ask the guard to "cut-in" because I'm in J but they refused, so I make a little complaint and go back to the end of the line. And there was a lady (possibly travelling in Y) asking where I study, I said in the UK (I don't know why she's asking me). At LHR, you can cut the queue at the passport check if you are in J.
Jun 7, 2017, 10:46 am
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Dec 1 doesn't jump out as anything special. I've flown around that time before never seen the line outside. I used to see them on the late night rush hour but that was a long weekend.
I was going to BNE in J and I try to ask the guard to "cut-in" because I'm in J but they refused, so I make a little complaint and go back to the end of the line. And there was a lady (possibly travelling in Y) asking where I study, I said in the UK (I don't know why she's asking me). At LHR, you can cut the queue at the passport check if you are in J.
Either they have a "priority" line or they don't. Last I remembered, holding J ticket doesn't give you a right to "cut" anyone.
Jun 7, 2017, 6:36 pm
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From the PG counter the east FT hall is where I'm typically processed. This time I decided to give it a pass and try my luck at the west hall.
Jun 8, 2017, 12:42 am
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I was going to BNE in J and I try to ask the guard to "cut-in" because I'm in J but they refused, so I make a little complaint and go back to the end of the line. And there was a lady (possibly travelling in Y) asking where I study, I said in the UK (I don't know why she's asking me). At LHR, you can cut the queue at the passport check if you are in J.
Jun 8, 2017, 6:43 pm
#143
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. I was not in a hurry and I don't mind waiting in line....
Jun 9, 2017, 1:41 am
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I would too stick up too, but hey you were escorted by someone with ID/credentials. That should (incorrectly) justify you cutting, hard to argue with people with ID. Just enjoy the perks and jump the line. Likely those people who curse you wouldn't even see you again the entire trip.
Jun 9, 2017, 12:00 pm
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About a month ago I had quite a delay at the (non-TG) premium lane...long queue 2/3rd the way across the terminal ( but it only took about 12-15 minutes to clear). The delay was security screening, immigration was only 3 or 4 deep. This was for a QR flight departing 0920; took the same flight this week and no queue at all.
Jun 9, 2017, 8:16 pm
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So is there express immigration offered to TG Business Class passengers on arrival? and if so where is it?
I'm arriving from Australia due at 16:20.
Many thanks.
I'm arriving from Australia due at 16:20.
Many thanks.
Jun 10, 2017, 12:33 am
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Jun 11, 2017, 5:36 pm
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I was going to BNE in J and I try to ask the guard to "cut-in" because I'm in J but they refused, so I make a little complaint and go back to the end of the line. And there was a lady (possibly travelling in Y) asking where I study, I said in the UK (I don't know why she's asking me). At LHR, you can cut the queue at the passport check if you are in J.