Originally Posted by
gingerlucy
Am I right in thinking both flights will arrive and depart from T8?
Yes.
Originally Posted by
gingerlucy
This will be on one PNR with bags checked through so does 114 minutes sound safe? I won't have to retrieve bags or go through security will I? I really do not want to miss my chosen 6.05pm LHR flight, though I know nothing is ever 100% certain in flying...
114 minutes is plenty of time. You'll stay airside after your domestic inbound, so theoretically you can take up to 1.5 hours delay as long as you hoof it.
Originally Posted by
gingerlucy
Also given I've never been in one: how does the drinks chit thing work in the Admiral's Clubs? How many do they give you per person, and are you allowed to go back and ask for more? I'm just curious as I've never been in a lounge that restricts beverages in this manner - not saying I will want to drink a lot but having to ask for tickets is a different way of doing things.
When you check in at the club you will be given between 0 and 2 drink chits, depending on the agent. You can ask for some if you're not given any (be sure to mention that you are on an international itinerary*).
If they give you only one you may find it easier to use it and then come back for more, rather than ask for the second one straight away - at least in my experience.
*theoretically this should make no difference since you are a non-AA OW sapphire, but I have found this more effective on AC agents who have their routine.