JFK or ORD?
#2
Join Date: Dec 2012
Programs: AA Plat Pro
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Generalized guess would be ORD as I assume less international traffic in/out.
Safe travels!
Generalized guess would be ORD as I assume less international traffic in/out.
Safe travels!
Last edited by Bradhattan; May 9, 2017 at 5:22 pm Reason: Second time I read and paid attention to the real question asked and not the imaginary question to which I responded.
#4
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Koala Lemur
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Connecting AB to AA to a Canadian destination Sunday afternoon. Flying economy, AB platinum status.
EDIT: just found out that my ticket (found by matrix ITA) is not bookable on AB website, so I might need to go with a different option anyway, but it is interesting to learn anyways. Especially that I not only have never tried AB TATL, but also never been to JFK.
EDIT: just found out that my ticket (found by matrix ITA) is not bookable on AB website, so I might need to go with a different option anyway, but it is interesting to learn anyways. Especially that I not only have never tried AB TATL, but also never been to JFK.
#5
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
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Connecting AB to AA to a Canadian destination Sunday afternoon. Flying economy, AB platinum status.
EDIT: just found out that my ticket (found by matrix ITA) is not bookable on AB website, so I might need to go with a different option anyway, but it is interesting to learn anyways. Especially that I not only have never tried AB TATL, but also never been to JFK.
EDIT: just found out that my ticket (found by matrix ITA) is not bookable on AB website, so I might need to go with a different option anyway, but it is interesting to learn anyways. Especially that I not only have never tried AB TATL, but also never been to JFK.
#7
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,269
I like the Admirals clubs at JFK better but there isn't a huge difference (both airports have some AA lounge renovations going on). I generally like the layout of AAs facilities at JFK better and find it not as congested. I don't think there's any reliable difference as to immigration on a Saturday afternoon. I have connected on AB at both and didn't notice a difference.
#8
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: DFW
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I like the Admirals clubs at JFK better but there isn't a huge difference (both airports have some AA lounge renovations going on). I generally like the layout of AAs facilities at JFK better and find it not as congested. I don't think there's any reliable difference as to immigration on a Saturday afternoon. I have connected on AB at both and didn't notice a difference.
#9
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Location: NYC
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I agree with you, Adam. AB uses the AA terminal (Terminal 8) at JFK and an AA concourse (K) at ORD, so if your connection is from AA to AB outbound, they're essentially the same. Inbound, JFK has dedicated Customs facilities at the terminal; at ORD you arrive at Terminal 5, clear customs/immigration, and then have to take the train back to the main terminal for your connection. That makes the connection coming into the U.S. easier at JFK, IMHO.