Gate expectations: how can we beat the airport queues?
The Independent|July 09, 2024
Q My wife and I are in our mid-seventies.
Gate expectations: how can we beat the airport queues?

Whilst being able to make our own way through an airport in normal times, we would find it difficult to stand for long periods. Our nearest airport, Birmingham, has long waits for security at peak times. Fast-track passes are not always available (and strike me as unfair). Should we ask for assistance to deal with this anxiety-causing issue?

Adrian B

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