Check in / Security at airports
There should be an 'I know what I'm doing' lane for those of us who are able to read and follow instructions.

Offenses that get you thrown to the back of the queue:
1. Waiting until you get to the front before searching for passport/tickets
2. Not removing belt/piercing/money/phone before going through the metal detector.

It takes me 30 seconds to check in and another 30 seconds to go through security. It still takes 60 minutes to get through because of the fucktards who are in front.

The exception to this is Changi in Singapore which is not only my favourite airport, but very possibly my favourite place in the whole world. It just works...
(LetsGetDownToIt, Wed 10 Oct 2012, 11:12, 8 replies)

Oh yes!
And those who insist on waiting right by the conveyor belt for their bags etc. after security, then putting their belts/shoes/butt plugs back on (in) before getting out of the way - just grab your tray and fuck off to the end.
( snee held his breath since, Wed 10 Oct 2012, 12:20, closed)

Isn't Changhi the one with the kinetic art installation?
Really want to see that.
( Another_tragic_case wished he hadn't eaten all the cake, Wed 10 Oct 2012, 12:27, closed)

yes, 'tis a sight to behold
The whole airport is fantastic because it is built as a massive hub (most people stop there on the way to Oz etc). So, if you are actually getting out you are pretty much on your own.

The culture shock landing back in shitty Heathrow is pretty bad.
(LetsGetDownToIt, Wed 10 Oct 2012, 12:37, closed)

Might also have something to do with the death penalty there
which I full support for check in based crimes
(LetsGetDownToIt, Wed 10 Oct 2012, 12:38, closed)

Branston
Changi gets a little black mark from me for making me forfeit a jar of pickle in my hand luggage, despite me insisting it was neither a liquid nor a paste,and offering to eat some to show its lack of explosive nature. But flexibility, in my experience, was never a strong point with Singaporeans. A rigid population under a rigid system.
(Classic Ray, Wed 10 Oct 2012, 17:00, closed)

Singaporeans
Dopey cunts I'm telling you.
(airbiscuit last dropped a meaty one in the lift on, Wed 10 Oct 2012, 22:26, closed)

There sort of is one...
it's just that you have to be prepared to pay for first class flights or fly often enough to qualify for super-premium-elite-goldstar-guest status.
(xanthine, Thu 11 Oct 2012, 7:10, closed)

London City
Security going out is comparatively civilised, they only ask you to be there 30mins before your flight, and I can be home from London City in less time than it takes to get through passport control at Heathrow.
( Ugi , it's a game of give and cake, Thu 11 Oct 2012, 10:00, closed)