Thailand does it, Japan does it, out of respect and care; can we “fast track” over 70s at our airport and border crossings?

I’m impressed with the Hong Kong government‘s special lines in places like the transport department, so people who are a little older can enjoy swift services. That sector is also not too comfortable with digital solutions and may not have applications, smartphones, or just struggle to operate them.

Providing dedicated fast-track counters for our older population so they don’t have to wait in tiring long queues is exceptionally respectful.

Full marks to Hong Kong for this.

Can our airport authority now move with the times (and with our Asian neighbours) by providing solutions for people who perhaps are reasonably mobile yet not that sprightly and could benefit from a faster experience?

(I know the systems are quick normally, but what if all our crossing points could implement fast track access for older people?)

We could make VIPs of people in their 70s and beyond to make travel a bit easier and give back to them by way of respect. They did much of the hard work to make the city what it is today, after all.

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