Originally Posted by
thunderlounge
Similar question as Peanuts. AA J into T3 -> BA CE (to DUB) from T5.
Arriving around 10:10, departing at 13:25, so just over 3 hours. Wife will need a fix by then, after a 10hr flight.
I guess there is a place she can grab a puff before the bus at T3, while still airside?
While the AA arrivals lounge would be nice, would time allow? Fast track for immigration, so would that speed it up? What options would there be airside for a quick shower (we can speed it up and share one) in either T3 or T5? Admirals Club?
With just over 3 hours, you have 2 real options:
1) After arriving at T3, take the flight connections bus to T5, clear security, and use the BA lounges in T5.
2) Clear immigration in T3 and go to the AA Arrivals lounge there for showers, then take the train over to T5, clear security, and head towards departures.
Taking the bus straight to T5 and using the showers at the BA lounges in T5 is definitely the quickest option, but there is often a decent wait for the showers there (it's usually ~60-90 mins every time I pass through).