Just returned from our holiday and failed to make our connection back to Manchester from London (flight in from Doha). The Qatar airways person walked us through the terminal to the ticket desk to arrange our onward trip. In doing so they bypassed UK border control. I'm guessing that's not really allowed!
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They were embarrassed on your behalf about your destination.Originally posted by BoredBloke View PostJust returned from our holiday and failed to make our connection back to Manchester from London (flight in from Doha). The Qatar airways person walked us through the terminal to the ticket desk to arrange our onward trip. In doing so they bypassed UK border control. I'm guessing that's not really allowed! -
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There are flight connection search areas you need to go through."Is someone you don't like allowed to say something you don't like? If that is the case then we have free speech."- Elon MuskComment
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Heathrow Terminal 4 - we went through the baggage scan again but never showed our passports to anybodyOriginally posted by Jog On View PostWhich airport?
There are flight connection search areas you need to go through.Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
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The CCTV facial recognition probably told them all they need to know. Did you go through passport control at the final destination?Originally posted by BoredBloke View PostHeathrow Terminal 4 - we went through the baggage scan again but never showed our passports to anybody"Is someone you don't like allowed to say something you don't like? If that is the case then we have free speech."- Elon MuskComment
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Nope - final flight was internal in the UK. We bypassed border control in T4. Stayed in a hotel for the night, taxi to T5 and a BA flight to Manchester in the morning. Used our passports as photo ID for BA, but never once went through border controlOriginally posted by Jog On View PostThe CCTV facial recognition probably told them all they need to know. Did you go through passport control at the final destination?Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
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Good thing you're (probably) not a Brit ISIS returning, there are posters here that think you might want to return via a dinghy across the channel instead.Originally posted by BoredBloke View PostNope - final flight was internal in the UK. We bypassed border control in T4. Stayed in a hotel for the night, taxi to T5 and a BA flight to Manchester in the morning. Used our passports as photo ID for BA, but never once went through border controlComment
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But good luck with anything needing security clearance now that you appear to have decided to stay for an extended break in the middle east.Originally posted by NickFitz View PostSo you can now tell HMRC you've emigrated and avoid paying any UK tax. Result!
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if you love your country why have you chosen to enter her in an unnatural fashion?Originally posted by BoredBloke View PostHeathrow Terminal 4 - we went through the baggage scan again but never showed our passports to anybody
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