Measuring security wait at T5

Was bemused today when went through Fast Track Security at T5. Passengers are required to scan their boarding pass before entering the security search area and then invited to do so again before placing their bags on the rollers which takes it through the X ray scanner ‘ in order to measure the time taken to get through security’. Problem was that after scanning their BP, passenger may have to wait to place their luggage on a tray and then as was the case today, wait another 7 minutes before their baggage actually went through the scanner and they too were able to do so. Somewhat disingenuous in terms of measuring time taken to get through security?

At Milan Malpensa I always thought the first scan at the entrance to the the Fast Track was to check I could use the lane and the second was a backup check. I now understand why they are always so keen for me to scan my boarding pass immediately rather than first unload my iPad, pockets etc and put my bags on the belt. The time between the scans is less than a minute but in fairness I never had more than two people in front of me.

Mt Bluetooth is always switched off, unless I’m in the car for the hands free phone, as is wifi and mobile data unless I’m in the lounge, in order to save the battery. Mind you I’m probably unique in this and I’m sure one person more or less won’t affect their statistics!