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Old 10th Apr 2008, 13:32
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IainB
 
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Painless at T5

Went through T5 on Tuesday, as I had a meeting in Colnbrook and its easier than driving from oop north.

No probs getting off the aircraft and plenty of people in blue t-shirts offering help for taxi routes etc.

On returning to the airport for the flight home, trouble free run through security and transit to the gate, although the x-ray machines were a pain with some pax really taking the pi$$ on hand baggage. These things are bl**dy suitcases! Sort it out.

Didn't have time for anything other than a quick walk past the shops before the flight was called and we went through another security check and normal gate procedure. Flight pushed back on time, but the 20 min taxi was slightly tedious before take-off.

Having said all this, I was just commuting in and out and with a briefcase only. Might be different with real luggage!

Overall thumbs up and a definite improvement on T1, but will wait and see with my other two trips this year if the experience is still positive.
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