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'Fast track' channel for double-jabbed trialled at Heathrow

Air
Gary Noakes
7 July 2021

A trial will begin this week at Heathrow aimed at simplifying entry for fully vaccinated passengers.

Heathrow's August peak was down 71% on the same month in 2019 (Credit: Belinda Fewings / Unsplash)

(Credit: Belinda Fewings / Unsplash)

Volunteers on selected British Airways and Virgin Atlantic flights will show proof of their vaccine status ahead of reaching immigration. The trial aims to reassure the government that airlines and airports can check vaccine status before passport control, alleviating pressure on Border Force staff.

Volunteers will use a dedicated arrivals lane, with those who have had their second jab 14 days before departure eligible to take part. BA customers are also able to access a discounted arrivals test rate.