GS Reception & Security Lanes experiences at EWR
Feb 3, 2014, 2:01 pm
#47
Join Date: Oct 2013
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Just saw the new GS check in area at EWR for the first time. Unfortunately there were 2 agents and four people in front of me, likely checking bags. I went back out to the PreCheck line instead. Question: if you aren't checking bags is there any advantage to this entrance?
Feb 3, 2014, 2:23 pm
#51
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Feb 3, 2014, 2:30 pm
#53
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Feb 3, 2014, 8:41 pm
#54
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Between EWR & PHL
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This is a good thing, but I assume we'll still have to wait for an agent to come over, confirm bag weight and that ID matches BP before the bag finds its way to the belt...?
Feb 11, 2014, 9:36 am
#55
Join Date: May 2008
Programs: UA/CO GS, PP, MM
Posts: 360
I went thru the GS reception this morning. Outside I didn't see any signage that pointed to the GS reception and I "think" the lighted sign on the ramp still directs cars to the old GS reception. There was a windbreakered person "carding" for GS credentials at the door. Inside the space looked nice, certainly a lot more modern and bright than the old space. The previously posted picture seemed accurate. There is a little seating area. There are no self-service terminals any more. The agents seemed friendly and to give good service although it took over 5 minutes for them to print a receipt and one agent needed to get help from another one. Seems like training still is not done... You exit from the GS reception at a TSA security line and they have Pre-Check right there. I liked that part. Overall a step up.
Feb 11, 2014, 11:46 am
#56
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: UA GS 1.6MM, JPMorgan Reserve, Bonvoy Titanium & LTP
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Took this picture last week... will need to make a better one sunday....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/117226939@N03/12463338083/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/117226939@N03/12463338083/
Feb 12, 2014, 5:07 pm
#58
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: SOW
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EWR novice here, does it make sense for me to head over to GS reception after clearing customs from a UA flight? Will have carry on only. Haven't ever connected internationally at EWR before. Thx
Feb 14, 2014, 10:34 am
#59
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 5,814
I went through this area today and there was no Pre check (just pre lite where you can keep your shoes on -- liquids and laptops still come out). Is full pre coming? On the other hand, it was just me using the line so I'm not complaining (much).