Originally Posted by
Robin757
Forgive me if I have not taken notice of previous posts but what are the plans and timescales for T1? I am a regular user of the “cupboard” that exists for Swiss behind the main check in desks. You go right when you descend down the short escalator to the check in area then go round the back of the last check in desk!! Despite all the criticisms of this airport only exactly a week ago I landed at 1800 from Zurich and even after having to wait for my bag was on the station platform at 1835!!
I'm glad to hear another voice, other than Shed-on-a-pole, saying that they have managed to get through UK Border Force in an acceptable length of time!
I assume you are referring to coming down the escalator from the Skylink? If memory serves me correctly you should be able to cut through to the Swiss check-in desks by going to the immediate left of the right-hand bank of main check-in desks, rather than - as you state - going to the far end.
Anyway, happy travels.