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Old Aug 26, 2021, 2:39 am
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irishguy28
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Originally Posted by r0gerthat
It's timing what changed. The transfer in the US is reduced from 3hr to 2hrs due to earlier departure to LAX and on the way back departure from LAX moved from 9.30am to 7.15am.
The "earlier departure to LAX" shouldn't really be an issue; you always have to clear customs and immigration upon arrival in the US, so it is always a fact that passengers frequently miss their onward connections; it's no biggie, and and you will always be put on the next available flight. For this reason alone, I wouldn't bother seeking a change. A 2 hour transfer should be doable, particularly as you're in business and will be among the first to get off the plane and into the immigration queue.

The earlier departure from LAX is more inconvenient indeed; no harm in ringing up and finding out what they can do for you.

As regards your apparent desire to be rebooked onto a new routing via AMS/CDG, I am not sure if you can demand that (without being subject to a re-price), but nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Please report back with the outcome of your call to AFKL!!
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