Originally Posted by
concordian
A few questions, I did search but didn't get answers.
1. Will I be allowed to use the AA lounge in SFO?(I am in coach Sfo-ord).
2. Do I need to pay for checked baggage for above portion, I have a business class ticket from Ord onwards.
1. No.
2. If you got AA to ticket it all on one itinerary, then, you should be able to check the baggage in for free and to the extent that Etihad allows in their Coral Business class (2 x 32 Kilos?)
Happy journey! Would be interested in your experience overall on the SFO-ORD-AUH-HYD leg - am planning an identical journey in early November and would like to know a few things:
a) Is the baggage checked through by AA from SFO all the way to HYD?
b) Is the transfer from Terminal 3 (American Airlines domestic) to Terminal 5 (for Etihad) in ORD smooth and quick enough?
c) Ease of transfer in Abu Dhabi
d) Etihad's service and food onboard in Business Class
If any of these turn out to be subpar/messy, would take a big gulp and go for British Airways for SFO-LHR-HYD, fuel surcharges and all!
Thanks in advance!