Originally Posted by
grym02
Question on LAX connection. The int'l and domestic flights would be on 2 separate tickets, although both on AA/JL
Flying AUS>LAX on AA, usually arrives at Terminal 5. Scheduled arrival is 10:23. I then have an outbound flight on JL/AA at either 11:50 or 12pm from TBIT. No luggage, and I have pre-check. Enough time? And will I have to clear security again or can I just walk from Terminal 5 to TBIT. Earlier flight arrives at 7:25AM, which seems like a lot.. And while on the topic, anyone have a preference for AA 169 on 787 or JL 61 on 777 in business class?
On the way back, would be arriving on JAL 62 at 10AM, clear customs, then connect to AA at 12:50. Just shy of 3 hours to clear int'l-> domestic (no global entry). Once again, separate tickets but no luggage. Thoughts?
You are fine both ways with no luggage. Outbound you can walk air side from T5 to T4 underground and T4 to TBIT above ground.
JL777 business class is nicer than AA787 but different enough for me to forgo earning EQD and/or pay more.
Originally Posted by
rattlerr
Another Question around LAX connection - We are reaching TBIT (VA 23) around 9 AM and have a separate ticket to then take a delta flight (DL 1240) at 10:50 AM. I am travelling with carry-on only. Any other things I can do to speed up to clear immigration/customs and go to Terminal 2 within that window?
On AU passport - no precheck.
2 hours without luggage is possible... but you are cutting it close if you have no precheck.
The big variable at TBIT is luggage wait time. So if you have no checked luggage, you will probably be done with immigration in about 30 or 40 minutes. Once you get to landside, turn left and walk to T2. Do not take the terminal transfer shuttle bus. Walking to T2 will take about 20 minutes tops at a leisurely pace. Bus will take at least 30 minutes at 10 AM. Crowds at T2 TSA should be thinning out by 10 AM but will still be long... maybe 20 minutes. You should get to the gate just before final boarding call.
Check your DL flight status immediately after landing to confirm your departure from T2... If it moved to T3 or TBIT, your walk is considerably shorter. Also helps to check in online while you are still taxi to the gate. Once you get to TBIT immigration, there is no mobile phone reception.