EASYJET has introduced common check-in desks at Luton airport. Whilst in theory this only works for the airline/handling agent, cutting down the staff required, in practice the waiting is no longer, and in fact probably less, as the length of the queues are more or less equal. Check-in for each flight now opens two hours before-hand (rather than three) and there is a special desk for late arrivals, but not less than 30 minutes, and supervisory staff to help those in need of assistance. A self-service check-in facility is also being prepared, similar those already used by some major airlines.
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