We checked in online with hold luggage for our Gatwick - Malta flight in January. There were a couple of desks for those who had checked in online where luggage is weighed and tagged. In theory I don't think it saved much time but that probably depends on what the queues are like at the normal check in desks.
Boarding has now been simplified:-
1 - those whose who have paid extra for speedy boarding,
2 - those who need assistance or who have small children,
3 - all others regardless of whether they have checked in online or not.
Unless you come into either of the first 2 groups you will board with all the others (and join the scrum).
If you want to be sure of being able to board first then you will have to pay for speedy boarding. I suspect being August the flights will be full so it may be worthwhile but that is up to you.
The one reason I try and avoid Easyjet if at all possible is the whole boarding procedure - it really seems to bring out the worst in people - Gatwick was somewhat better than Stansted at controlling the boarding but there are always going to be those who think the rules don't apply to them and try and barge past everyone else.
Pippa
Does anyone know if EJ are no longer flying to Krakow from Newcastle?
We fancied going later in the year (Oct/Nov) but when I bring up the timetable it just says "no flights available". In the past even if the flights weren't on sale yet it would still tell you when the flights left/returned.
We fancied going later in the year (Oct/Nov) but when I bring up the timetable it just says "no flights available". In the past even if the flights weren't on sale yet it would still tell you when the flights left/returned.
Hi I'm waiting for flights from Gatwick for later in the year, the EJ webpage suggests that flights will be available in April.
I've just copied this from an earlier post I made
It made no difference to the way we boarded though and I think it's pot luck which group you get allocated.
Just going back to the on-line check in with hold luggage. We used this for our New year's eve break to Prague. I printed out the boarding cards for the outward and return flights and was instructed to just drop the suitcase off at one of the designated areas at the airport. This is supposed to save time at the check in desks. however, I failed to see any such area in Bristol and ended up going through the normal check-in desk. luckily there wasn't a queue so we were through in no time.
When we arrived at Prague airport for the return flight there were already loads queuing at the check-in desks (although they were yet to open). I noticed a sign above the first desk that said Speedy boarding and on-line check in only. There was no-one queuing there and I was lucky enough to be at the front when the desk opened. Had I not done the on-line check-in, we most definitely would have been at the end of a long queue at one of the other desks.
It made no difference to the way we boarded though and I think it's pot luck which group you get allocated.
For the second priority group - those travelling with small children - what is the age limit for the small children?
Last year we booked speedy booking but I haven't bothered this year as it would have been an extra £50 and I assume we can get on wit the 2nd group anyway. Now I'm not so sure whether I have done the right thing or not.
Has anyone else gone with young children without speedy booking? Was it ok?
Last year we booked speedy booking but I haven't bothered this year as it would have been an extra £50 and I assume we can get on wit the 2nd group anyway. Now I'm not so sure whether I have done the right thing or not.
Has anyone else gone with young children without speedy booking? Was it ok?
I think that when they called those with children at Malta airport it was under 5's - it must be on the website somewhere.
Pippa
Pippa
Found it on the website - it is under 5's and they can be accompanied by 2 adults and other children under 13.
I must say that at Gatwick they were fairly strictly enforcing the boarding order - not always the case at Stansted.
Pippa
I must say that at Gatwick they were fairly strictly enforcing the boarding order - not always the case at Stansted.
Pippa
Thanks Pippa, my children are 3 and 5. We are flying from Gatwick.
Hiya, i am flying to dalaman from manchester in september i have 2 questions that need answering.
I booked the hotel and flight through an online tour operator and i would like to pay for the speedy boarding, can i still do that? if yes how?
second question, do easyjet sell snacks, drinks, beers and wines on board their flights?
Thanks.
I booked the hotel and flight through an online tour operator and i would like to pay for the speedy boarding, can i still do that? if yes how?
second question, do easyjet sell snacks, drinks, beers and wines on board their flights?
Thanks.
onetruenutta,
Easyjet sell a range of snacks and drinks onboard their flights. You'll find catering information on Easyjet Traveller Magazine. You'll need to register with Ink Publishing to view it. Could you not purchase speedy Boarding via the agent? I don't think you can add it to your booking unless you have an Easyjet account. Your other options are listed on Easyjets website.
Darren
Easyjet sell a range of snacks and drinks onboard their flights. You'll find catering information on Easyjet Traveller Magazine. You'll need to register with Ink Publishing to view it. Could you not purchase speedy Boarding via the agent? I don't think you can add it to your booking unless you have an Easyjet account. Your other options are listed on Easyjets website.
Darren
EasyJet have released their flights from Gatwick and Stansted (presumably others too) for 1 to 30 October 2010. Pity it wasn't 31 October. Prices for half term expensive, of course, but this is our first encounter with such things! No doubt we'll get used to it! 
onetruenutta
I added speedy boarding by phoning Easyjet, they asked for the travel agents Ref No and address.
I added speedy boarding by phoning Easyjet, they asked for the travel agents Ref No and address.
Thanks for your replys, does anyone know if they use the 319 or 320 on the dalaman route from manchester, plus is it really worth going for the speedy boarding?
onetruenutta,
It's an A320-200 to DLM from MAN. It's up to you really if you think speedy boarding is worth it. If you aren't fussed where you sit, then probably not. If you want a specific seat or to ensure you are sat with your party, then you may think it's worth it.
Darren
It's an A320-200 to DLM from MAN. It's up to you really if you think speedy boarding is worth it. If you aren't fussed where you sit, then probably not. If you want a specific seat or to ensure you are sat with your party, then you may think it's worth it.
Darren
I would only think speedy booking worth it if you are going as a family or larger group and need to sit together. If it was just me and my husband I wouldn't bother but I would do it with children.
I've never booked speedy boarding even when the 5 of us are travelling and we have always got seats together . The only time we ever had seats apart was when we were travelling last christmas and got held up on the M25 with Lakeside/bluewater sales shoppers on the 27th . Made it on time to check in but the security queue was a nightmare We had to run and were last boarding .We were still all close but had to sit down where we could.
I suppose it would depend on the types of travellers on the plane . If there were going to be lots of families i.e a flight to Turkey in the sumer holidays it might not be worth the risk.
I suppose it would depend on the types of travellers on the plane . If there were going to be lots of families i.e a flight to Turkey in the sumer holidays it might not be worth the risk.
Well I am back from my holiday and as I thought there appeared to be no checks on the hand luggage by Easyjet at liverpool or Lanzarote airport. there were certainly a few that were a bit over the dimensions. I suppose its really down to the luck of the draw on the day, or maybe they simply dont bother if you are only a little bit over. I think its all down to a risk you would have to be prepared to take and maybe pay to put in the hold. I would certainly travel with Easyjet again even though our flights were a bit delayed. The luggage allowance and the cheapness are just such good value if you are after a budget holiday. S
Thanks for your replys. I just dont want to be split up from the wife and would prefer a window seat, thats why the speedy barding looks so appealing to me. But yet again if the flight is only 50-75% load factor it seems a waste of money to spend, especially if they don't follow the procedures abroad. Anyone who can fill me in who flew with ej end of september last year to dalaman from manchester would be grateful.
Hi,we are flying to Lanzarote from Liverpool on Thursday and have booked Speedy Boarding. I was wondering if there was any point checking in on-line? Does anyone know if it will speed the process of checking in at all?We will have hold luggage.
Thankyou, Helen
Thankyou, Helen
HelenRad,
Because you have luggage with you and have already booked speedy boarding, I'd just check-in at the airport. You aren't going to save much, in any time by checking-in online as you'll still have to check your bags in. The queue for dropping bags off may be shorter than the normal desks, that's the only advantage of checking-in online really.
Darren
Because you have luggage with you and have already booked speedy boarding, I'd just check-in at the airport. You aren't going to save much, in any time by checking-in online as you'll still have to check your bags in. The queue for dropping bags off may be shorter than the normal desks, that's the only advantage of checking-in online really.
Darren
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