Author Topic: Ben Gurion Master Thread (Read 4633 times)

L'Chaim · « **on:** January 08, 2013, 03:10:49 PM »

Does anyone know if there is a service that cling wraps luggage?

Drago · « **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2013, 03:49:45 PM »

I've never seen any.

The Guy · « **Reply #2 on:** February 14, 2015, 04:02:52 PM »

Ben Gurion airport has a new fast lane for business and first class travelers to go past security.

chucksterace · « **Reply #3 on:** February 14, 2015, 04:40:44 PM »

Quote from: The Guy on February 14, 2015, 04:02:52 PM

Ben Gurion airport has a new fast lane for business and first class travelers to go past security.

Only for Business, First Class, and VIP.

Not a priority lane, not valid for people with status.

YudiG · « **Reply #4 on:** February 14, 2015, 05:19:14 PM »

what i noticed last week that was helpful is in the departure hall by passport control if your passport has a chip you can EXIT the country by swiping it at the self service kiosk and bypass the line...saved me time

essentially they have opened up the biometric kiosks to non israelis with new age passports.

moish · « **Reply #5 on:** February 14, 2015, 05:47:10 PM »

Quote from: The Guy on February 14, 2015, 04:02:52 PM

Ben Gurion airport has a new fast lane for business and first class travelers to go past security.

as of when?

The Guy · « **Reply #6 on:** February 14, 2015, 05:55:48 PM »

Quote from: moish on February 14, 2015, 05:47:10 PM

as of when?

They told me last Sunday it's about one month old.

moish · « **Reply #7 on:** February 14, 2015, 06:03:22 PM »

when i was there on the 7th, there was no such option. maybe its only certain times

chucksterace · « **Reply #8 on:** February 15, 2015, 06:52:57 AM »

They had it last night

zoe · « **Reply #9 on:** February 15, 2015, 02:24:54 PM »

Quote from: chucksterace on February 15, 2015, 06:52:57 AM

They had it last night

I used it last Saturday night and skipped approx half hour of lines compared to the "economy" lines. Was very efficient

Yosel · « **Reply #10 on:** February 15, 2015, 03:07:37 PM »

Quote from: YudiG on February 14, 2015, 05:19:14 PM

what i noticed last week that was helpful is in the departure hall by passport control if your passport has a chip you can EXIT the country by swiping it at the self service kiosk and bypass the line...saved me time

essentially they have opened up the biometric kiosks to non israelis with new age passports.

also at arrival

YudiG · « **Reply #11 on:** February 15, 2015, 03:28:07 PM »

Quote from: Yosel on February 15, 2015, 03:07:37 PM

also at arrival

even better...surprising how efficient they are getting

zoe · « **Reply #12 on:** February 16, 2015, 03:18:39 AM »

Quote from: Yosel on February 15, 2015, 03:07:37 PM

also at arrival

I tried at arrivals, but it didn't work and the staff there told me that arrivals is only for Israli-passport holders.
Did you actually manage to get in with your US passport??

CLEboy · « **Reply #13 on:** November 06, 2022, 07:27:57 PM »

I know it’s been a while (7.5 years) since the last post on this thread, but does anyone know where/if one can get a kosher breakfast in Ben Gurion?

G11600 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 07, 2022, 01:02:44 PM »

Quote from: CLEboy on November 06, 2022, 07:27:57 PM

I know it’s been a while (7.5 years) since the last post on this thread, but does anyone know where/if one can get a kosher breakfast in Ben Gurion?

Aroma in departures.

CLEboy · « **Reply #15 on:** November 07, 2022, 01:44:50 PM »

Quote from: G11600 on November 07, 2022, 01:02:44 PM

Aroma in departures.

Thank you!

travel agent · « **Reply #16 on:** November 10, 2022, 08:30:07 AM »

what happens if you change your mind after passport control & you don't want to take the flight, or if you missed the flight, how do you exit? will it be a big hassle?

drosenberg88429 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 10, 2022, 08:36:57 AM »

Quote from: travel agent on November 10, 2022, 08:30:07 AM

what happens if you change your mind after passport control & you don't want to take the flight, or if you missed the flight, how do you exit? will it be a big hassle?

You have to go over to information, who contacts managers and security to escort you back into country. They're not always thrilled. It can be big hassle. It's not like there's just an open exit door that brings you back to passport control on the entry side.

travel agent · « **Reply #18 on:** November 10, 2022, 08:41:46 AM »

Quote from: drosenberg88429 on November 10, 2022, 08:36:57 AM

You have to go over to information, who contacts managers and security to escort you back into country. They're not always thrilled. It can be big hassle. It's not like there's just an open exit door that brings you back to passport control on the entry side.

will they ask any questions?

drosenberg88429 · « **Reply #19 on:** November 10, 2022, 09:00:09 AM »

Quote from: travel agent on November 10, 2022, 08:41:46 AM

will they ask any questions?

Like why did you leave and why did you change mind? Yes, ime. They also double check with airline that you didn't check any luggage, for security reasons.