Originally Posted by
drwook
Is that a full 'wait for bags at carousel, recheck at check-in desk' cycle? Ouch
Will AA not do all the checks at LHR check-in? (it's all AA, all on one ticket)
There is a bag recheck area for through-checked bags, right after customs before you come out to the public area.
I think AA should do all the documentation checks at LHR. If so you'll have your onward boarding pass, so just go on up to security past the check-in area.