IAD Elite Security Line coming July 18th, 2006!
Jul 10, 2006, 2:19 pm
#31
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Originally Posted by nmenaker
It will STILL be the slowest security line in the western hemisphere, but a step forward no less
Jul 10, 2006, 2:32 pm
#32
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As of today (July 10) it had not been implemented yet, although a TSA functionary said he heard it was supposed to be opening today. He said there will be a sign at the beginning of the three lines, indicating that one of them is for elites.
Jul 10, 2006, 2:54 pm
#33
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Got a flight tomorrow at 2:40 pm... I'll try and report from the RCC.
Jul 10, 2006, 6:53 pm
#34
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Still no definitive word, I'm assuming, on what kind of elites the line will actually be for?
Jul 10, 2006, 9:43 pm
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I'll be there at 8 tomorrow and report back later in the day.
Jul 11, 2006, 1:12 am
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No sign of anything tonight and the TSA 'professionals' had no clue what I was talking about...
Jul 11, 2006, 4:11 am
#37
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Today's the big day 
Semi-unfourtunately I'll be flying through ORD today, but somebody IAD-originating let us know what's going on.
Semi-unfourtunately I'll be flying through ORD today, but somebody IAD-originating let us know what's going on.
Jul 11, 2006, 4:52 am
#38
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I arrive at IAD later today and will take a moment to look around as I exit the airport. Any changes and I'll post when I get home an hour later.
Jul 11, 2006, 5:27 am
#39
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Originally Posted by dmodemd
Heh... thats one... now what to do about the beltway!? 
Jul 11, 2006, 12:20 pm
#40
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Was on UA 846 (IAD to LGA) this morning. As I entered security, I queried about the new 'Elite' security line. I was told 'There is none. Everyone but Crew goes through the same line'. This was, of course, info given to me by one of the many college students that assist TSA guiding the lines at Dulles.
Not wanting to accept that answer, I looked around for it, but found nothing. If it's there, MWAA are doing a bang up job of hiding it from public view. Anyone else have something contrary (hopefully) to report.
Not wanting to accept that answer, I looked around for it, but found nothing. If it's there, MWAA are doing a bang up job of hiding it from public view. Anyone else have something contrary (hopefully) to report.
Jul 11, 2006, 2:48 pm
#41
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It's possible that it's in effect and the TSA on morning duty didn't get the memo. However, no sign of this update on the TSA website (maybe it won't make it there)
Last edited by hotstepper; Jul 12, 2006 at 2:31 pm
Jul 11, 2006, 3:54 pm
#42
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I did not see any indication of an elite line when I came up the steps by the easy chickens this afternoon. I went to the 1K line and a CSR was curious enough to walk up to the security line with me and ask "what was going on with the elite lines"?
We told they were not able to get it together today, perhaps at the end of the week. A likely story. I was excited but now I'll believe it when I see it.
We told they were not able to get it together today, perhaps at the end of the week. A likely story. I was excited but now I'll believe it when I see it.
Jul 11, 2006, 3:56 pm
#43
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From the 1K website:
The opening of the new elite security lanes at Washington Dulles has been temporarily delayed. We will bring you more information as it becomes available.
The opening of the new elite security lanes at Washington Dulles has been temporarily delayed. We will bring you more information as it becomes available.
Jul 11, 2006, 4:00 pm
#44
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Originally Posted by deckman
From the 1K website:
The opening of the new elite security lanes at Washington Dulles has been temporarily delayed. We will bring you more information as it becomes available.
The opening of the new elite security lanes at Washington Dulles has been temporarily delayed. We will bring you more information as it becomes available.
Jul 11, 2006, 5:41 pm
#45
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Yep ... the gate agent at 1K checkin told me that United was ready to go, but the other airlines couldn't get their information to TSA as to whom exactly counts as an "elite." I asked if Golds counted for United, but she wasn't sure. IAD rules.