Sep 23, 2013, 11:34 am
Last edit by: Microwave
The current state of affairs for international arrivals at LAX is as under:
It is understood that PVG flights will be arriving directly to TBIT.
Due to on-going construction at Los Angeles International Airport, American’s operation will be affected over the course of the next year or more. For the foreseeable future, American’s international flight arrivals, with the exception of its Shanghai plane, will land and unload passengers at Terminal 4. The international passengers will then use nearby stairs to access the ramp where they will board busses and be transported to the new Federal Inspection Service facility at the new Thomas Bradley International Terminal. American’s Shanghai flight will arrive at TBIT. All of American’s international departures will remain at Terminal 4 for the near future.
American is working closely with Los Angeles Airport Authority officials to lessen the impact airport construction has on customers and airline employees. The construction projects are necessary to enhance our customer travel experience in the future. We appreciate everyone’s understanding.(Source; HT: gleff)
American is working closely with Los Angeles Airport Authority officials to lessen the impact airport construction has on customers and airline employees. The construction projects are necessary to enhance our customer travel experience in the future. We appreciate everyone’s understanding.(Source; HT: gleff)
Changes for LAX international arrivals / bus to TBIT for formalities (consolidated)
Mar 31, 2015, 9:57 am
#136
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I have made the Qantas-US connection a few times. With a 3 hour layover (coming off QF coach, and with global entry/pre check) I was able to visit the AA Flagship (on the way from TBIT to T6, via T4) and Alaska lounges, so your connection is probably doable, assuming everything is on time.
Apr 1, 2015, 10:57 am
#137
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I came in from SYD on QF11 and it landed 40 minutes late (QF93 [MEL] was in at 7:28am, QF15 [BNE] disembarked at 7:03am).
There is no way you would have caught that 7:45am flight from MEL or SYD and BNE would have been extremely tight.
I was in Business and off the aircraft by 7:30am and through immigration and customs by 7:45am. I was around to T4, checked in, through Security (PRE CHECK) and up into the Flagship lounge by 8am.
I do this sort of thing 3 or 4 times a year and personally will not allow less than 3 hours on separate tickets.
Last edited by serfty; Apr 1, 2015 at 11:10 am
Apr 1, 2015, 11:56 am
#138
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Sure it is doable, but this morning you would have likely been SOL.
I came in from SYD on QF11 and it landed 40 minutes late (QF93 [MEL] was in at 7:28am, QF15 [BNE] disembarked at 7:03am).
There is no way you would have caught that 7:45am flight from MEL or SYD and BNE would have been extremely tight.
I was in Business and off the aircraft by 7:30am and through immigration and customs by 7:45am. I was around to T4, checked in, through Security (PRE CHECK) and up into the Flagship lounge by 8am.
I do this sort of thing 3 or 4 times a year and personally will not allow less than 3 hours on separate tickets.
I came in from SYD on QF11 and it landed 40 minutes late (QF93 [MEL] was in at 7:28am, QF15 [BNE] disembarked at 7:03am).
There is no way you would have caught that 7:45am flight from MEL or SYD and BNE would have been extremely tight.
I was in Business and off the aircraft by 7:30am and through immigration and customs by 7:45am. I was around to T4, checked in, through Security (PRE CHECK) and up into the Flagship lounge by 8am.
I do this sort of thing 3 or 4 times a year and personally will not allow less than 3 hours on separate tickets.
Apr 2, 2015, 6:24 am
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Yeah - If we are late I'm definitely SOL. I would just have to hope that US would give me the benefit of the doubt and put me on the next flight. If worse came to worse I can purchase a new one way. I just hate having to sit for 3 hours after being tired from that trip. If everything is on time I'm pretty sure I can do it.
Note that AA have a oneworld separate ticket protection policy, but I think MCT needs to be a consideration in the first place - for this connection MCT is 2 hours.
Last edited by serfty; Apr 2, 2015 at 3:24 pm
Apr 21, 2015, 3:36 pm
#140
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I have to pick up my parents who are arriving on 135 from LHR this afternoon.
Should I be waiting for them at TBIT bag claim, or in T4?
Any advice gratefully received!
Should I be waiting for them at TBIT bag claim, or in T4?
Any advice gratefully received!
Apr 21, 2015, 3:40 pm
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Apr 21, 2015, 3:41 pm
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Oct 8, 2015, 12:49 pm
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