fast track

Meaning

Fast track refers to an accelerated route or lane through airport checks, such as security or passport control. It is often available to premium passengers or those who pay an extra fee. Using it helps travelers bypass long queues and save time.

Examples

• We managed to get through security in five minutes thanks to the fast track lane.

  We managed to get through security in five minutes thanks to the fast track lane.

• Is fast track access included with my business class ticket?

  Is fast track access included with my business class ticket?

• You can buy a fast track pass online to skip the long lines at passport control.

  You can buy a fast track pass online to skip the long lines at passport control.

• The airport offers a fast track service for families traveling with young children.

  The airport offers a fast track service for families traveling with young children.

• I highly recommend paying for fast track if you are running late for your flight.

  I highly recommend paying for fast track if you are running late for your flight.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I bought a fast line ticket.

  ✓ I bought a fast track pass.

  While 'fast line' is understandable, the standard industry term used in airports globally is 'fast track'.

• ✗ We went to the fast track for boarding the plane.

  ✓ We used priority boarding to get on the plane.

  'Fast track' specifically refers to security, immigration, or check-in queues, whereas boarding the aircraft uses 'priority boarding'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• If you want to skip the long security queues, you should book the ___ service.

  💡 A faster route through airport checkpoints.

  Show answer

  fast track

• My premium credit card gives me free ___ access at major airports.

  💡 The accelerated lane for security or passport control.

  Show answer

  fast track