Originally Posted by
Cheadlevilla
Hi there.
planning a trip in business next year , from Dub- Mia and return
it’s my other half’s first time in J so wanted a nice experience.
originally my plan was to fly EI from Dub -JFK to take advantage of pre-clearance and then AA first to Miami
however after advice it now seems that Dub-LHR -MIA
with AA would be better to enjoy the T3 lounges .
on return , would people suggest BA on A380 Club World , or Iberia business via MAD ???
It depends what you value/enjoy most.
Personally I would choose the EI+AA option, I like the pre-clearance and arriving in the US as a domestic flight is a pleasure. At DUB you have the "51st&Green" lounge which is pleasant but not spectacular; one step below the standard BA lounges at LHR T5 and few steps below the choice you have at LHR T3.
The option DUB-LHR-MIA to enjoy the T3 lounges is possible but make sure to book a connection with a substantial layover at LHR as you will have to change terminal from T2 to T3 if flying EI or T5 to T3 if flying BA. You will get a much more pleasant multiple Lounge experience but a more stressful connection at LHR and a less pleasant arrival in the US.
I'd return on IB via MAD. It is a good airport and Iberia Lounges are good.
If you want a full lounge experience, go via LHR T3 and come back via MAD, making sure to leave an extended layover. You'll experience a variety of good lounges