Originally Posted by
blitzen
Hi,
Flying in business on BA from LHR (Monday app 3pm) and connect to AA to PHX in economy around 3h later.
- looks like there is no priority lounge / Amex lounge or anything I could achieve with Star Alliance gold or United Lounge passes as I don't have a Star Alliance flight
- Carry on only
- Global entry/ Clear > do I have to go through security again after immigration or can I stay in the clean area?
Any suggestions on how to make this as relaxed as possible?
Yes, unfortunately everyone from the BA flight gets funneled through CBP (if you have Global Entry just use a kiosk, then go to an agent), then you have to exit. You'll have to keep walking down past baggage claim for a bit, then take the escalators up to re-clear security. With GE and Clear, it shouldn't take you more than 15 minutes. There is a surprisingly amount of walking involved from the aircraft to the CBP / baggage claim area.
If you are flying BA in a premium cabin (business or F), you should get access to the AA lounge. But otherwise, you won't have lounge access. I'd recommend going to the outside viewing area (follow signs for the DL lounge, it is right next to it), and hang out there, maybe pick up something to eat/drink before heading out.