transiting on AA thru MIA from EZE onward to YYZ
Apr 2, 2012, 3:19 pm
#16
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Thank you . The process as described is clear HOWEVER, the reason for my question is 4 yrs ago when returning from COZ thru DFW en route to YYZ on AA we did exactly as described and were told we had to collect our bags at the carousel then proceed thru US customs and drop the bags at the bag drop. The bags never came and we tried to fill out lost bag forms or let someone from AA know but there was no one and we only had a short connection. We we're told by US customs no less it happens a lot on AA and you won't be able to get anywhere until you get to Toronto. So we left for YYZ and spent an hour filling out forms only to see our bags come off the carousel from DFW in Toronto
Thus my confusion.
I will look for the bags in MIA I've got a 3 hr layover
Thus my confusion.
I will look for the bags in MIA I've got a 3 hr layover
I'm not sure if this applies to all routes but it's something that I've experienced many times during the past 3-4 years when transiting DFW to/from MEX, EZE and LHR. As far as I know DFW is the only hub currently offering this facility
Apr 2, 2012, 4:06 pm
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JDiver: Nairobi and Dar es Salaam are much better than the joke of Miami.
Apr 2, 2012, 4:14 pm
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It's hard to fathom a major us hub like Miami is such a mess. Best thing to do is show up late and just get ushered to the front. No waiting no fuss but it really pisses off those who get there early. And only 2 screening detectors working ....still a far cry from the comedy show in EZE. One of the most amazing cities I've been to but we sure left with an "I'll never come back here again".....
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Apr 2, 2012, 5:36 pm
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Apr 3, 2012, 12:57 pm
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I've never been through MIA and had it not be a treat. Of course, I've only been an AA frequent flyer for a couple of years, so maybe during the Reagan years it was better.
LHR is one if my two home airports, and as major international airports go, I really like it. I find there are many crappier airports out there, like CDG and LAX to name a couple. As always, it really depends on who you're flying and where you're changing to. LAX is OK if you arrive and depart on AA domestic, but if you have to change terminals it's really impossible to know how things will go; could go quickly, or TBIT security could be backed up to the In-n-Out. LHR is pretty consistent, and sometimes shines: this morning, I was through T5 zone J check-in and non-fast-track security (thanks, BA) in less than 10 minutes total. ^
Heathrow is criticized alot but i'll tell you it's quick safe and very organized