Originally Posted by
ExpatExp
This post was a while ago, but some information could help future readers. I couldn't recreate what was described above on Google Street View, but
what I saw there looks reasonably up-to-date (though the imagery dates from the lockdown and looks eerily quiet). Depending on what you saw, it could have been
the old Park Avenue check in area, which was all the way on the right of the T3 drop-off lanes. I really enjoyed that while it lasted.
The old Park Avenue check-in area was demolished around 2006-2007 when T3's forecourt and landside departures area was redeveloped. For a good few years after that, AA had their Flagship First check-in in a separate building on the forecourt, which was added in the redevelopment, and was what you saw on Street View.
Originally Posted by
Chrisnichols
I just wanted to check what check in and fast track security options there are at MIA for a BA gold / OW emerald flying business class with British Airways to LHR. I don't have TSA pre-check.
Am I able to use the flagship first check in?
I also understand that I’ll be able to access the flagship lounge, but not the first dining area.
As you're flying with BA, you will need to use BA's check-in area; there's a dedicated First desk which you can use as a Gold member. There is no priority security at MIA.
You can use the Flagship lounge. Flagship First Dining would only be available if you were travelling in First.