Twilight check in with BA...

[Debs Hill]

Just a couple of quick questions.....
I heard that BA now do twilight check in....what time does it start? Which terminal are they at? Same one as Virgin by the Hilton?
Many thanks

 

[allie5]

BA use the North Terminal at LGW (Virgin use the South).

Sorry, not sure about the Twilight Check In Times.

 

[TraceyL]

From 21 March 2004 customers departing on British Airways scheduled services from the North Terminal at Gatwick can check in, deposit baggage and collect their boarding cards, the day before their flight departs.

Who can use this service?
This service will be available for customers on any Intercontinental Service departing the following day, and also, for those customers departing on European Services (excluding charters) and Domestic services that leave on or before 09:55 the following day.

Self Service details/Self Check-in process.
Early check-in is available only between 18:00 and 23:00 on the day prior to departure for those passengers qualifying as shown above.
All customers using this facility will need to present themselves, their documents and all their checked baggage as though they were about to travel.
They will be asked to use the Self Service Check-in machines at Zone C, and then proceed to drop their bags at the Fast Bag Drop Desks in Zone C.
Those Customers that hold Premier, Gold or Silver Executive Club cards will also be able to check-in at their appropriate Premium Check-in desk in Zone C (although still not prior to 18:00).

Day of Departure process.
Customers using Early Check-in will need to present themselves on the day of departure at their departure gate at least 45 minutes prior to scheduled departure time for Intercontinental services, and 30 minutes prior to departure for passengers travelling to European and Domestic destinations.

Please note:
Once checked in, British Airways will not be able to retrieve baggage for customers.
Customers will be required to provide a telephone contact (preferably mobile number) at time of check-in to enable use of the facility.
We will not be able to check-in non-present members of families/groups

 

[Little Starfish]

HI, we used the early check in a few weeks ago on our way to Orlando. We checked in about 6.30 the evening before we flew and didnt have to queue. The whole thing made our journey much less stressful and i would definately use it again.

 

[Debs Hill]

So is it all automated or do you get to speak to someone?!! Hoping to check in early and ask for Bulkhead seats, are you able to do this with Twilight check in?

What is the closest hotel to North Terminal.........?

 

[Little Starfish]

We got to go to a check in desk and speak to someone. We were a little confused where to go at first but we were soon directed to the right desk!

We stayed in Le Meridien the night before which is attached to the North Terminal by a walkway. It made our journey so much easier.