How to get quickly on and off the plane?
Nov 20, 2007 | 3:42 pm
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How to get quickly on and off the plane?
Hi!
I like to arrive only shortly before departure of my flights to minimize waiting time on ground ...especially on duty trips....
Can anybody tell me, which airlines offer good ground services, which really help you to save some time? (travel mostly within EU, sometimes to USA)
I like to arrive only shortly before departure of my flights to minimize waiting time on ground ...especially on duty trips....
Can anybody tell me, which airlines offer good ground services, which really help you to save some time? (travel mostly within EU, sometimes to USA)
Nov 20, 2007 | 4:06 pm
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Welcome to FT, Floyd26!
I suspect your choice of airport will have more of an impact than yuor choice of airline. The insecurity lines are what really make the difference, as most airlines now let you check-in online, so there's no need to wait at a counter (assuming you're not checking bags).
I suspect your choice of airport will have more of an impact than yuor choice of airline. The insecurity lines are what really make the difference, as most airlines now let you check-in online, so there's no need to wait at a counter (assuming you're not checking bags).
Nov 20, 2007 | 6:11 pm
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Checking in on line when possible, and flying first-class and/or having high status can shoot you quickly through security.
Unless you are in international first or biz, luggage is sort of a Catch 22--if you take a carry-on you have to board early enough to find a space to stow it, but if you check you have to be at the airport at least 30 minutes before the flight and wait at baggage claim for your luggage to show up (or not).
Personally, I am happier getting on board first, stowing my carry-on and relaxing with a Bloody Mary. This is weird. I never drink Bloody Marys any other time, but almost always order one before take off, then everyone else in first-class usually follows suit. Guess that is my flying tradition.
Unless you are in international first or biz, luggage is sort of a Catch 22--if you take a carry-on you have to board early enough to find a space to stow it, but if you check you have to be at the airport at least 30 minutes before the flight and wait at baggage claim for your luggage to show up (or not).
Personally, I am happier getting on board first, stowing my carry-on and relaxing with a Bloody Mary. This is weird. I never drink Bloody Marys any other time, but almost always order one before take off, then everyone else in first-class usually follows suit. Guess that is my flying tradition.
Nov 21, 2007 | 7:37 am
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But is it any quicker(LH F)I know it must be nicer but from what I have read you board any time(not in the first group)-but I would love to spend more time in the F terminal than on the plane anyway(Someday ^ )