Start from terminal 1 at JFK (the one of ITA, Neos, Air France and Lufthansa...) you will definitely like this news
There is one thing I can't stand about airports in the United States: they are stuck in the Stone Age and are not technological [...]
JFK
United States of America
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There is one thing I can't stand about airports in the United States: Are stuck in the stone age and are not technological as in the rest of the world. This results in endless queues both on arrival (at immigration) and departure (security checks).
In the past few days, however, I have discovered an incredible piece of news., something that has been active for a few months and will make the lives of a large segment of passengers better and less stressed.
The discovery
I had just arrived at T1 by airtrain. and the first thing I noticed was the queue at the immigration checkpoints, placed before the security checkpoints. I headed down the stairs to the check-in counters to pick up my boarding pass, when I met a kindly attendant waving an A4 sign that invited Priority Pass, Loungebuddy and Dragon pass holders to take advantage of the new fast track.
Retrieving my boarding pass I walked back toward the attendant and asked her, "Do I queue less in the business class line or with the priority pass" her question was dry "Go for priority."
Vip One
This is for all intents and purposes A small lounge positioned outside the security controls accessible with boarding pass and one of the cards mentioned earlier.
The beauty, however, is what it hides, A VIP door that opens right in front of the immigration officer.
Sure it's a lounge, but it's more A space-time portal to be used to jump the queue, something similar to what airports like Bergamo offer or Genoa. The passenger arrives, uses the card, stops at the lounge if he wants to, otherwise he jumps directly to the controls.
The lounge
The room is small, accommodating a maximum of about 40 people. There is a small counter that separates the kitchen, where dishes are prepared that can be ordered from a digital menu.
There is a cooler with drinks, some snacks, and little else. But let's say the strength of this lounge is the shortcut passage that can save more than 60 minutes in line.
Super VIP treatment
The attendant takes care of everything: helps fill trays with tablet computers, reminds passengers to discard liquids, remove shoes, empty pockets.
She then takes care of getting the baskets and documents. Opening the door she passes the documents to the agent to scan and finally she pushes the trays all the way into the X-ray scanner and once her VIPs are safely on the other side she returns to the lounge to pick up the next guests.
In conclusion
This is really interesting news for all Italian passengers, this VIP ONE at terminal 1 is perfect. This is where the two Italian airlines (ITA and Neos) depart, but also Air France, KLM, Turkish just to name the most used carriers. The service, I could see with my own eyes is even better than fast track for business class passengers, as you skip the whole queue.
It doesn't matter whether you travel in basic economy or business, it is free for holders of the three cards and is a SPACIOUS service when we consider that we are in the U.S. where certain services are really rare commodities. The holders of American Express Platinum can access infinite times, with a free companion And this is a great benefit to add to the reasons why it is unthinkable to go to the U.S. without this card in your wallet.
- 300 € cashback at over 1400 restaurants
- Free membership in the Prestige level of the Priority Pass Program
- Membership in hotel and car rental chain loyalty programs
- Travel voucher: €150 for your travels each year
- Dedicated travel service
- Global travel insurance
- Presales for advance purchase of tickets to top concerts
- Purchase Protection: protection for 90 days up to €6,000 on purchases made with Card