Is fast track at Stansted worth it?

But is it worth it? The simple answer is both yes and no. It really depends on what kind of traveler you are and what type of travel experience you're looking for. Fast Track security can be a boon during busy periods, though the regular security queue is just as quick during quieter times.



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Overall, it all depends on what type of traveller you are. If you can bear spending an extra few minutes in the queue, then it may not be worth the spend. But if you're travelling with small kids or on a tight turnaround, an Airport Fast Track pass might just save you a headache.

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Always follow your airline's guidance on how early you need to be at the airport before your flight. As a general guide, you will need to have checked in and be ready to go through security at least 2 hours before your flight departure time. Worried about queues? FastTrack will help you get through security faster.

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Fast Track passes give you access to a dedicated express lane straight to the security checkpoint, so you can skip the queues and reach the departure lounge quicker.

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Overall… Data provided by RadarBox.com. It remains clear that London Stansted is a busy airport in the UK, with them only two daily movements away from matching London Gatwick Airport.

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Stansted Airport recorded its busiest day of the year with 100,561 people passing through the terminal on August 18. Stansted has seen 27.1 million passengers since last year, an increase of 40 per cent, with 8.31 million crossing through between June and August alone.

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50 per cent of travellers reported wait times of between just five to 10 minutes on top of this. It was the only London airport not to record any wait times of over an hour. In response to the Which? survey, a spokesperson for Stansted stated the average queue time at security wasn't 18 minutes as per the report.

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It's always a good idea to book your fast-track pass ahead of time to avoid any last-minute hiccups. That, and during peak times, they can sometimes sell out! Also, some airports require you to book the online pass no less than 24 hours before your flight so make sure you check with the airport you're flying from.

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Fast Track / TSA PreCheck Available for TAP and TAP Express flights, the Fast Track service gives you priority at the security check and X-ray scanner so that you can access the boarding gate more quickly.

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Fast Track is the quickest way to pass through airport security screening, using a separate line that allows passengers to proceed more quickly and smoothly through security control. This will give you time for relaxing, working or visiting our SAS Lounges or get to the gate quicker.

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