Originally Posted by
snaid
Thanks all! Sounds like there are counters right after customs that I wasn't aware of so I don't have to go through the full process - not an expert in flight transfers as I've always been based in LHR / HKG and fly direct to most places I visit. Thank you very much for the info!
That is correct. There are baggage drop counters as you exit customers, so there is no need to rent a trolley or carry your bags to the AA terminal.
As far as baggage, I believe BA will govern your fees outbound as it is both the initial operating and prevailing / most significant carrier.
On the return, USDOT and AA as initial operating carrier will prevail AFAIK. See
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html