{"id":188089,"date":"2023-10-22T13:12:52","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T13:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/?p=188089"},"modified":"2023-10-22T13:12:52","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T13:12:52","slug":"travel-pro-reveals-trick-to-get-through-heathrow-security-in-5-mins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/travel\/travel-pro-reveals-trick-to-get-through-heathrow-security-in-5-mins\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel pro reveals trick to get through Heathrow security in 5 mins"},"content":{"rendered":"
When you’re planning your trip to the airport, the uncertainty of how long the queue at security will be can only add to the anxiety.<\/p>\n
No matter that you’ve separated your out liquids in advance and arrived hours early, there’s nothing you can do to get around a long line of people in front of you.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Or is there?\u00a0<\/p>\n
A US travel influencer who goes by @raimeetravels on TikTok, has shared a little-known hack to get in and out of Heathrow Airport security in under five minutes.<\/p>\n
You can now pre-book a specific timeslot for when you should arrive at security to beat the queues and speed up the process.<\/p>\n
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A US travel influencer who goes by @raimeetravels on TikTok , has shared a little-known hack to get in and out of Heathrow Airport security in under five minutes<\/p>\n
It’s currently being trialed so only selected flights leaving Terminal 3 can use it – however, the influencer believes it ‘should be a thing at every airport’.<\/p>\n
The TikToker explained: ‘If you’re flying out of London Heathrow any time soon you need to know about this so you can avoid the crazy long security lines.<\/p>\n
‘I’m all about sharing trips to help you travel smarter and this is the coolest thing I’ve seen any airport do.<\/p>\n
‘They have a new thing called Timeslot that allows you to schedule when you go through security.<\/p>\n
‘You can pick your timeslot two to three days before your trip, you’ll get a QR code and then you’ll make your way to the specific area in Heathrow.’<\/p>\n
Aimee’s video has been seen by over 589,000 people in just a few days, drawing attention to the new travel hack.<\/p>\n
She added ‘There are signs everywhere, you’ll be able to find it. You’ll take your liquids out, put them in the bag and honestly I got through security just as fast as I would have in the States using my TSA Precheck and CLEAR.<\/p>\n
‘I am not kidding when I say I got through Heathrow security in less than five minutes and that has never happened to me at an international airport.<\/p>\n
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Aimee’s video has been seen by over 589,000 people in just a few days, drawing attention to the new travel hack<\/p>\n
‘So, remember to use this the next time you fly out of Heathrow and I think we should make this a thing at every airport, what do you think?’<\/p>\n
Commenters wrote ‘That’s interesting, but trying to be at Heathrow for a specific time is challenging’ and ‘For once, a really useful hack. Thanks!’<\/p>\n
Others added ‘Omg didn\u2019t know about this! It\u2019s a game changer!!’ and ‘Yes! I like the idea of a predictable security wait’.<\/p>\n
It comes after advanced new security scanners have been\u00a0installed in London City Airport and northern England’s Teesside International Airport.<\/p>\n
The new CT machines use X-Ray technology to take a high-resolution 3D image of luggage, allowing assessors to view it from every angle and obtain a more detailed view of the contents.<\/p>\n
This will mean you won’t have to remove anything from your bag, including liquids, which should speed up the process massively.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The British Government is requiring all major UK airports to use the technology by June 2024, just in time for next year’s summer holidays.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Bookings are currently available for Terminal 3 flights operated by American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Emirates and Virgin Atlantic<\/p>\n
The Heathrow website explains that the slots are allocated on a first come, first served basis and you can arrive 15 minutes before or after your scheduled time.<\/p>\n
It’s a free service, helping the airport ‘regulate the flow through security and speed up the process’.<\/p>\n
Bookings are currently available for Terminal 3 flights operated by American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Emirates and Virgin Atlantic.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It’s also important to note that the booking platform does not permit reservations for timeslots that are less than 90 minutes prior to departure for long-haul flights or less than 60 minutes prior to departure for short-haul flights.\u00a0<\/p>\n
1. Check if Timeslot is available for your flight by visiting the online booking page and searching for your flight on the drop down menu<\/p>\n
2. Book your timeslot using the booking tool – all you need is your email address and flight details<\/p>\n
3. You will receive a QR code and email confirmation of your booking<\/p>\n
4. Once you’ve checked in your baggage at Heathrow, follow the signs to Heathrow Timeslot area<\/p>\n
5. A member of staff will scan your QR code and direct you to the security lane where you’ll need to scan your boarding pass\u00a0<\/p>\n