Picking up this thread with a related question:

We arrive 8:20 am Friday, June 19, on UA 861 from IAD and depart to Belo Horizonte on JJ 3338 at 12:10 pm. From other sites, it appears that UA and JJ use different wings of Terminal 2. From those and previous posts here, it seems we'll have to claim our bags (at least one checked, unfortunately), clear customs, go landside, and re-enter security for the TAM flight. It also seems that GRU can be slow/chaotic in the morning when most international flights arrive.

Having done some homework, a few questions for those who know GRU:

1. Will 3:50 give us lots of extra time, a little extra time, or what? (We know that this would be a best guess and individual days can vary.)

2. Are there any lounges we'll be able to use on the TAM side of the terminal - with OW status, *A status, a Diners Club card, or for a reasonable fee? Do they have showers?

3. Suggestions about places to eat some breakfast?

4. Any other non-obvious thoughts?