Fast Track

[chrisblanc]

Afternoon all.

I've just been sent an offer to use Gatwick Premium Security for £1 per person, has anyone used this? Is it worth it? Also, is there anything like that at MCO? Some way to fast track when we land in Orlando?

Thanks

Chris

[MissFortune]

Hi,

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[chrisblanc]

Originally Posted by MissFortune

Hi,

This might be of interest?

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/sho... php?t=1065766

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Oh, ta, I really need to search more!

Cheers

[Lucyjane45xxx]

We used fastrack in 2017 at Gatwick. It was so good, from the time we arrived at the check in desk to the time we got through security it was 10 minutes. Although, as you go througha separate section, I have no idea how bad the queues were through the normal security queue. For £1 I would do it though - we had it included with our airport lounge last year.

There isn't a way to fasttrack at MCO I am afraid, it would cause carnage because everyone would want to do it

[chrisblanc]

Thanks for the reply

[sprocket]

MCO have a special fast track. We havent tried it, but when you get to security, you need to clearly identify yourself by holding your backpack up high and you run screaming towards the officials.
This is internationally known as a signal that you really want to get through quickly and the armed guards will help you out.

Originally Posted by chrisblanc

Also, is there anything like that at MCO? Some way to fast track when we land in Orlando?

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[mattyped]

I think us citizens can get pre clearance which they pay for.

[ianc]

The more people that use this scheme, the better it is for me, as there will fewer people in the normal queue - so go for it! I wouldn't waste my own money - you don't get to Orlando any sooner, just spend a couple of minutes longer in the departure lounge - no attraction whatsoever.

The equivalent service when departing MCO is called TSA precheck, but the only UK airline signed up for that is VA, and you get it for free automatically if they think you qualify.

There is a fast track for immigration arrival at any US airport, called Global Entry - you pay a large fee and have to go for an interview. On my last 2 trips to MCO in 2017, there was no queue at all in MCO immigration, so Global Entry would not have been quicker - you just wait longer your bags.

These schemes are just to raise money from those who want to feel 'special' rather than be one of the ordinary plebs like me.

[coggie]

If the choice is 15/20/30 minutes going through security versus five minutes then I'd gladly pay a pound...although at no stage will I think of myself as being special... just chilled sat in the lounge

[xmelaniee]

Originally Posted by ianc

The more people that use this scheme, the better it is for me, as there will fewer people in the normal queue - so go for it! I wouldn't waste my own money - you don't get to Orlando any sooner, just spend a couple of minutes longer in the departure lounge - no attraction whatsoever.

The equivalent service when departing MCO is called TSA precheck, but the only UK airline signed up for that is VA, and you get it for free automatically if they think you qualify.

There is a fast track for immigration arrival at any US airport, called Global Entry - you pay a large fee and have to go for an interview. On my last 2 trips to MCO in 2017, there was no queue at all in MCO immigration, so Global Entry would not have been quicker - you just wait longer your bags.

These schemes are just to raise money from those who want to feel 'special' rather than be one of the ordinary plebs like me.

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I agree that it doesn't usually help much when you land. We had queue jumpers galore and almost fights in the line to get through security in MCO, all for them all to end up waiting for bags with everyone who took their time anyway!