CX->AA @ LAX
Apr 13, 2014, 6:15 pm
#31
Join Date: Feb 2013
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I would say plan something like a 2.5hr connection. If you get to T4 with a earlier flight available, you will be able to do same day standby/change with you OWE status
Apr 13, 2014, 9:07 pm
#32
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NYC/SIN
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I had changed to an earlier departure and taken CX884, hoping to standby onto an earlier flight out of LAX. exHKG departure delayed ~2.5hrs courtesy wx induced flow control (well handled by the crew, with a proper drink run and IFE turned on). Landed ~1.5hrs late and made the mistake of not asking a CX agent at the gate for assistance. Ran to the immigration hall only to see the longest immigration queues i've ever seen. Stuck between holding my spot and seeking out a CX agent for help (technically, I did not have a tight connection, as my booked flight was for much later..)
Took ~2hrs to clear immigration and missed the ideal flight that i wanted to standby on (free on AA with OWE status) - got onto a later flight/reroute, but fairly certain that the end result/arrival into ROC would have been much better if I hadnt had to wait those 2 hrs.
We are on AA162 and will arrive LAX at 2055 and depart from LAX at 2355 on CX883. Here is a few questions that I am not sure:
1) I believe 3 hours would be enough even for non-US citizens, is there anything I should be aware of?
2) At HNL, I would ask the counter to send our baggage all the way to HKG. However, do I need to pick them up at LAX?
3) What will be the process in LAX? I assume it will be Landing->Exit terminal->Security Check in Int'l terminal->Take off. Is there anything that I miss?
4) None of our party has any OW status but I am in green status in MP. Would this be any helpful to have this status? I am hoping to make this as smooth as it could be for my parents.
1) I believe 3 hours would be enough even for non-US citizens, is there anything I should be aware of?
2) At HNL, I would ask the counter to send our baggage all the way to HKG. However, do I need to pick them up at LAX?
3) What will be the process in LAX? I assume it will be Landing->Exit terminal->Security Check in Int'l terminal->Take off. Is there anything that I miss?
4) None of our party has any OW status but I am in green status in MP. Would this be any helpful to have this status? I am hoping to make this as smooth as it could be for my parents.
Worst case (I doubt) you'll miss your CX flight, but AA will take care of you even on separate tickets (AA policy for sure..not sure if thats Oneworld policy).
2) Nope- bags go all the way through. Outbound from the US is all easy peasy - just check that the AAgent taags the bags properly to yoru final destination. Politely ask for a supervisor's help if you
3) Correct - AA terminal and TBIT are a 2 min walk apart. I would stop by at the AA flagship lounge before exiting the AA terminal, time/entry rules permitting
4)Doubt MPC Green status helps with anything, but if you're on seaparte tickets for AA and CX, i would call both and cross reference to the other's flights (So that CX knows that you are coming on AA162).
http://www.aa.com/i18n/agency/Bookin...tkt_policy.jsp
I just wish that the above be a pan-oneworld policy..
Apr 13, 2014, 9:47 pm
#34
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Plat, UA Gold
Posts: 609
Bump. Anyone got any recent experience of connecting CX to AA (and vv) at LAX? Will be connecting on to LAS - outbound we'd have about 2.5 hours, inbound 1.75:
CX884 Cathay Pacific HKG 12:55 LAX 11:20
CX7781 American Airlines LAX 13:55 LAS 15:05 0
CX7510 American Airlines LAS 10:05 LAX 11:20
CX885 Cathay Pacific LAX 13:05 HKG 18:55 +1
Will be in business, and both OWEs (if that makes any difference whatsoever!). Will be booked as a single ticket.
CX884 Cathay Pacific HKG 12:55 LAX 11:20
CX7781 American Airlines LAX 13:55 LAS 15:05 0
CX7510 American Airlines LAS 10:05 LAX 11:20
CX885 Cathay Pacific LAX 13:05 HKG 18:55 +1
Will be in business, and both OWEs (if that makes any difference whatsoever!). Will be booked as a single ticket.
since you're only flying to vegas, there are hourly flights, if you miss it they'll rebook you, space isnt an issue.
Apr 13, 2014, 9:50 pm
#35
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Plat, UA Gold
Posts: 609
Since this thread has been bumped, I would ask my question about LAX transfer here. My family (HKG passport) is going to visit the States during May. We are going to leave HNL and head back to HKG via LAX (so it will be HNL-LAX-HKG)
We are on AA162 and will arrive LAX at 2055 and depart from LAX at 2355 on CX883. Here is a few questions that I am not sure:
1) I believe 3 hours would be enough even for non-US citizens, is there anything I should be aware of?
2) At HNL, I would ask the counter to send our baggage all the way to HKG. However, do I need to pick them up at LAX?
3) What will be the process in LAX? I assume it will be Landing->Exit terminal->Security Check in Int'l terminal->Take off. Is there anything that I miss?
4) None of our party has any OW status but I am in green status in MP. Would this be any helpful to have this status? I am hoping to make this as smooth as it could be for my parents.
Thanks!
-Pete
We are on AA162 and will arrive LAX at 2055 and depart from LAX at 2355 on CX883. Here is a few questions that I am not sure:
1) I believe 3 hours would be enough even for non-US citizens, is there anything I should be aware of?
2) At HNL, I would ask the counter to send our baggage all the way to HKG. However, do I need to pick them up at LAX?
3) What will be the process in LAX? I assume it will be Landing->Exit terminal->Security Check in Int'l terminal->Take off. Is there anything that I miss?
4) None of our party has any OW status but I am in green status in MP. Would this be any helpful to have this status? I am hoping to make this as smooth as it could be for my parents.
Thanks!
-Pete
I've been stuck in the US citizen line for 2+ hours arriving at around 2pm, but at a 10-11 am, it can be as quick as 10 mins. it all depends on when you get there and how many jumbos have landed before you!
Apr 14, 2014, 12:28 am
#36
Join Date: Sep 2005
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Apr 14, 2014, 8:46 pm
#38
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 4,929
Click on my profile for a pic that I just uploaded from my 884 arrival. It was a madhouse.
I think the best time to avoid a long queue is to take 880. I chatted with an immigration officer once and they told me the CX flight is the last one to arrive usually, but I would imagine it's not a great flight for connections.
I think the best time to avoid a long queue is to take 880. I chatted with an immigration officer once and they told me the CX flight is the last one to arrive usually, but I would imagine it's not a great flight for connections.
Apr 14, 2014, 10:50 pm
#39
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: LAX, SIN
Posts: 474
Click on my profile for a pic that I just uploaded from my 884 arrival. It was a madhouse.
I think the best time to avoid a long queue is to take 880. I chatted with an immigration officer once and they told me the CX flight is the last one to arrive usually, but I would imagine it's not a great flight for connections.
I think the best time to avoid a long queue is to take 880. I chatted with an immigration officer once and they told me the CX flight is the last one to arrive usually, but I would imagine it's not a great flight for connections.
It's just a matter of luck- when your flight lands and when the other flights land.
Apr 14, 2014, 10:53 pm
#40
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX
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