Choice to connect in LHR or BRU -- Which one is better?
Oct 24, 2008, 10:14 pm
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Choice to connect in LHR or BRU -- Which one is better?
I'm flying JFK - BCN and considering using VIPs to upgrade. with no availability on the nonstop I'm debating my connection options.
How has LHR been lately connecting from AA to BA?
What is the transfer like between AA and SN at BRU?
experiences and opinions are appreciated.
Thnx
How has LHR been lately connecting from AA to BA?
What is the transfer like between AA and SN at BRU?
experiences and opinions are appreciated.
Thnx
Oct 24, 2008, 10:19 pm
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I'm flying JFK - BCN and considering using VIPs to upgrade. with no availability on the nonstop I'm debating my connection options.
How has LHR been lately connecting from AA to BA?
What is the transfer like between AA and SN at BRU?
experiences and opinions are appreciated.
Thnx
How has LHR been lately connecting from AA to BA?
What is the transfer like between AA and SN at BRU?
experiences and opinions are appreciated.
Thnx
Oct 24, 2008, 10:47 pm
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First, I would connect wherever the eVIPs are immediately available.
If it's LHR, Her Majestly will sock it to you for connecting in her magnificent airport.
If it's LHR, Her Majestly will sock it to you for connecting in her magnificent airport.
Oct 24, 2008, 11:30 pm
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I'm flying JFK - BCN and considering using VIPs to upgrade. with no availability on the nonstop I'm debating my connection options.
How has LHR been lately connecting from AA to BA?
What is the transfer like between AA and SN at BRU?
experiences and opinions are appreciated.
Thnx
How has LHR been lately connecting from AA to BA?
What is the transfer like between AA and SN at BRU?
experiences and opinions are appreciated.
Thnx
Oct 25, 2008, 12:57 am
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Slightly OT, but what are the lounge options at BRU for an EXP flying AA Business connecting to a same day economy SN flight?
Oct 25, 2008, 6:36 am
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Oct 25, 2008, 6:42 am
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If there availability for the eVIP now, take the flight that has availability.
If both LHR/BRU have availability, then I would look closely at connection times. I have found that the connection times offered at BRU are usually way too close for my comfort since the transfer from TATL to intra-European is not well thought out at BRU. On the other hand, now that T5 has been open for a while, I find the transfer much easier than it was during the transition process.
If both LHR/BRU have availability, then I would look closely at connection times. I have found that the connection times offered at BRU are usually way too close for my comfort since the transfer from TATL to intra-European is not well thought out at BRU. On the other hand, now that T5 has been open for a while, I find the transfer much easier than it was during the transition process.
Oct 25, 2008, 6:44 am
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Oct 25, 2008, 7:52 am
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Oct 25, 2008, 7:55 am
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Oct 25, 2008, 7:56 am
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I'm flying JFK - BCN and considering using VIPs to upgrade. with no availability on the nonstop I'm debating my connection options.
How has LHR been lately connecting from AA to BA?
What is the transfer like between AA and SN at BRU?
experiences and opinions are appreciated.
Thnx
How has LHR been lately connecting from AA to BA?
What is the transfer like between AA and SN at BRU?
experiences and opinions are appreciated.
Thnx
Use of BA Galleries, choice of 3 at LHR as OneWorld Sapphire. Showers, decent food. Lots of Free flowing booze. Baggage risky if checked and under 2 hours connection. As Oneworld Sapphire you can pre-select seats with more Legroom at front of Y Class. Slight chance of Sapphire Op-up.
BRU - Transfer Walk from Non-Schengen to Schengen Wing with Immigration Required, you might also have a problem using a Lounge at BRU as there is no OneWorld Partner in Schengen Departures Wing, AFAIK. All SN seats average leg-room, as they dont know or care what OW Sapphire is.
BRU Terminal dreary...T5 at LHR amazing.
Last edited by UncleDude; Oct 25, 2008 at 8:08 am
Oct 25, 2008, 7:59 am
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I'm flying JFK - BCN and considering using VIPs to upgrade. with no availability on the nonstop I'm debating my connection options.
How has LHR been lately connecting from AA to BA?
What is the transfer like between AA and SN at BRU?
experiences and opinions are appreciated.
Thnx
How has LHR been lately connecting from AA to BA?
What is the transfer like between AA and SN at BRU?
experiences and opinions are appreciated.
Thnx
LHR is for masochists or as last resort.
--J
Oct 25, 2008, 8:13 am
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BRU any day!!
Too many things can and do go wrong at LHR
Too many things can and do go wrong at LHR
Oct 25, 2008, 10:48 am
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LHR - AA T3 to BA at T5 about 15 Mins by Bus no Immigration until BCN,
Use of BA Galleries, choice of 3 at LHR as OneWorld Sapphire. Showers, decent food. Lots of Free flowing booze. Baggage risky if checked and under 2 hours connection. As Oneworld Sapphire you can pre-select seats with more Legroom at front of Y Class. Slight chance of Sapphire Op-up.
BRU - Transfer Walk from Non-Schengen to Schengen Wing with Immigration Required, you might also have a problem using a Lounge at BRU as there is no OneWorld Partner in Schengen Departures Wing, AFAIK. All SN seats average leg-room, as they dont know or care what OW Sapphire is.
BRU Terminal dreary...T5 at LHR amazing.
Use of BA Galleries, choice of 3 at LHR as OneWorld Sapphire. Showers, decent food. Lots of Free flowing booze. Baggage risky if checked and under 2 hours connection. As Oneworld Sapphire you can pre-select seats with more Legroom at front of Y Class. Slight chance of Sapphire Op-up.
BRU - Transfer Walk from Non-Schengen to Schengen Wing with Immigration Required, you might also have a problem using a Lounge at BRU as there is no OneWorld Partner in Schengen Departures Wing, AFAIK. All SN seats average leg-room, as they dont know or care what OW Sapphire is.
BRU Terminal dreary...T5 at LHR amazing.