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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 6:54 pm
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Originally Posted by Triniflyguy
Hi all,

The reason I am asking, is that if indeed it is the same aircraft, will I be allowed to stay on board while parked at the gate awaiting connecting passengers or do I need to de-plane and wait at the gate to board again?

Thanks for your help!

Anthony.
MIA seems to have a lot of aircraft adjustments and gate changes lately. For example, I flew MCO-MIA-STL several years ago (same flight #) both 757s. Even though we arrived in MIA high-E gates on time, AA moved the gate for the onward STL flight to D.

The FAs will make certain to drill this one in, but in the event that you deplane during the layover, take ALL your belongings. Things happen and AA could suddenly change your gate and not leave you time to recollect your belongings and proceed to new gate and aircraft.

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