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Skip the airport security line with this hack❗️✈️
Pirates, endless waiting before the security check could be a thing of the past. Airports are working on new concepts to create a smoother experience.
We've checked where you can pre-book your place in the queue for FREE! 👇
Pirates, you can now skip some of the security lines at London Heathrow with a pre-booked slot, which you can reserve for FREE. 🙌
How come? Airports are looking for systems that make the passenger flow as easy as possible. There are paid programmes out there such as TSA PreCheck and Clear -- these have been around in the US for a while. Clear's free version called "Reserve" has made it to the UK and Europe now!
Read more about how Clear works explained by our American colleagues here.
So, who can pre-book their time slot for the security queue at Heathrow?
Currently in trial mode
Terminal 3 only for selected airlines: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Virgin Atlantic Airways
Where else can you book you pre-book a slot? 👇
The Netherlands
Amsterdam (Shipol)
Can be booked up to one month in advance
Germany
Berlin
from 72 hours before departure
Frankfurt am Main
from 72 hours before departure
Terminal 1, Area A (Level 2): Schengen flights
Terminal 1, Area A (Level 2): Schengen & non-Schengen flights
Terminal 2, central control (level 2): Schengen flights
Hamburg
up to 72 hours before departure
Hannover
for Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Eurowings, Air France and KLM
up to 2 days before
Cologne-Bonn
From 72 hours to one hour before departure
Time slot: 10 minutes before and after your chosen time
Munich
For departures from Terminal 1 (departure areas A to D)
Currently limited test phase
Italy
Rome-Fiumicino
Can be booked from 7 days before departure
Available in Terminals 1 and 3
The US & Canada
Currently, you can reserve a free slot in the security check line at these airports in the US and Canada:
Calgary (YYC)
Denver (DEN)
Edmonton (YEG)
Los Angeles (LAX Fast Lane)
Minneapolis (MSP)
Montreal (YUL)
New York (JFK)
Newark (EWR)
Orlando (MCO)
Phoenix (PHX)
Seattle (SEA Spot Saver)
Toronto (YYZ)
Vancouver (YVR)