Sam said:
It's ridiculous to argue about labelling it as paid queuejumping. That is an exact, dictionary definition of what it is. You are paying to jump the queues.
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Yes, it is paid queue jumping. The management of fast track tickets is something for debate, as is different systems of use - which could, and indeed have been used before.
I would far rather they had a better system, but they don't. Alton Towers trips are the equivalent of my holidays, if I go on a busy day & I can afford it, I will buy one or two for the day, it makes a big difference. I am not saying it should be a free for all, it most certainly should not.
And by the way, first class does make a difference to everyone else's service. On a plane, you get less leg room or space, the same on a train. You do not cause a longer wait, but you do infringe upon quality levels.
Meat Pie said:
It's a disgusting abuse of wealth
I am not wealthy, there are people on this forum worth more than I am no question, what you should be saying is, it is a disgusting use of choice. People on this forum regularly pay more in a day for food/beer than I spend all season on Fast Tracks.
My choice is not to spend it on alcohol. It is not an elitist matter, or one of wealth. It is one of choice.
I think there are extreme levels that FT is taken to that need addressing, but on the whole when it is well managed (like The Smiler limited tickets) - even in a queue, I couldn't give a monkeys.