Oxford Knight Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Bristol have got their four automated passport scanners up and running. I came in at the back of two plane loads of people which filled the room and got through before most of them! You have to have the newer passport with the chip and rfid tag in. It won't be long before everyone realizes and it becomes just as clogged as usual but it was a little boost as I was already late for work.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I take it there's more to this than just scanning the passport- otherwise how does this system verify that the person carrying the passport is actually the passport holder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 As ever loweing the tone had a vague attack of the Carry Ons with Barbara Windsor in her prime approaching a desk manned by Charles Hawltrey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxford Knight Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Its a simple procedure, you lay your photo page on the scanner, wait for a green light then step forward to a camera which scans your face and if they match then the barrier opens. 30 seconds max. Mind the trap door though if you are a wanted crime lord! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Ah thanks for that...FWIW I've used the IRIS system at LHR/LGW for a while. and I've never seen the booths for that to backed up, possibly because most folks can't be bothered to go through the registration process... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Having recently flown to both Paris and San Fran from Bristol it's not the Passport process I have problems with; (though don't stand in line behind people in flowing robes, sure to be a delay). It beggars belief that my toothpaste is removed, together with my belt, shoes ad infinitum. Don't think I can be arsed to go through that again. Pointless questions at customs when crossing the channel almost seem a delight by comparison.[8-|] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 [quote user="just john "]Having recently flown to both Paris and San Fran from Bristol it's not the Passport process I have problems with; (though don't stand in line behind people in flowing robes, sure to be a delay). It beggars belief that my toothpaste is removed, together with my belt, shoes ad infinitum. Don't think I can be arsed to go through that again. Pointless questions at customs when crossing the channel almost seem a delight by comparison.[8-|][/quote]Wots a Brissle man goin to San Francisco four? No need to get flowerr powerr wen yous 'ave the Ashton Court Fest-i-vaal on yourr doorrstep.And wots yous cleaning your teeth four, any road? Yous use straw four thaat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I din't goin to San Fran for no ippie, dave lost it anyroad up, I went to see Monterey classic, Pebble Beach, an' Laguna Sec. I did look out for they choppers for yhoom but dint see none cos theyse all on bonnevilles, I mighten load up some foties when I got time, but the bestest stuff was duh twin engine Studebaker 'stock' dragster, duh 1928 Daimler an' beso'all duh chopped Peterson truck hot rod, (thas rite, the Peterson V12 two stroke 'un, gor blime, it was gurt great, sorry I means o-u-t-a-s-i-t-e man.Wull as thees no, all us bristle folk dost rub our teeth with duh ashes out duh grate, but ar mu bought I sum too'paste, sos I woont be outafit like wid the udder folks who duh use whitepaste 'parently, but I niver gotafineout[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 [quote user="just john "]I din't goin to San Fran for no ippie, dave lost it anyroad up, I went to see Monterey classic, Pebble Beach, an' Laguna Sec. I did look out for they choppers for yhoom but dint see none cos theyse all on bonnevilles, I mighten load up some foties when I got time, but the bestest stuff was duh twin engine Studebaker 'stock' dragster, duh 1928 Daimler an' beso'all duh chopped Peterson truck hot rod, (thas rite, the Peterson V12 two stroke 'un, gor blime, it was gurt great, sorry I means o-u-t-a-s-i-t-e man.Wull as thees no, all us bristle folk dost rub our teeth with duh ashes out duh grate, but ar mu bought I sum too'paste, sos I woont be outafit like wid the udder folks who duh use whitepaste 'parently, but I niver gotafineout[:)] [/quote][:D][:D]Dunno wot yous talkin' bout, alf the time. My ma, er says dat Studebaker thingymebob cum an' flatten Broadmead durin ze blackout sos I is not too keen wiv zem sortta thinngs.Yous gotta grate? Yous lucky. I 'adto keep warm wiv strikin' Glosterrr's Moreland maaatches. Zem thingys with jokes on the baaack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 The old 'uns are the best, I remember asking ''Have you got a match?'' to the reply ''Yeah, your face and the back of the number 9'' plus others much ruder[:D]Anyway back on topic I shall be braving the ferry this weekend and will let you know what happens at passport control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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