Originally Posted by pythonisman (Post 36114888)

This is maybe obtuse as a connecting flight query but I didn’t want to start a new thread.

In a couple of days we’re flying LHR-SOF-BOS-LAX, all on one (BA/125) ticket but with LHR-BOS-LAX on AA.

LHR-SOF is in an evening, overnight connection then on to AA the next day approx 11:45am. We’re not checking bags from Sofia but will check one at LHR the next day.

We’re planning a lazy morning before the Boston flight in the lounges for breakfast etc- would AA’s check in let us drop bags >2hrs before the flight? I would assume yes, but wanted to check if there was a time that each flight opened for bag drop/check in. Will need document checking and my husband has a US visa so will take some time from past experience (I’ve got an ESTA).

Thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by JJeffrey (Post 36115053)

Yes, with AA it's no problem to check-in 2+ hours before departure. Any cities with check-in time limits are listed here but LHR isn't one of them.

Originally Posted by shd9 (Post 36109149)

When doing the T3<->T5 transfer, some people prefer to clear immigration and take a landside train, especially when they see the flight connection buses backed up, they have passports for LHR e-passport control, and they are eligible for First Wing (OWE)

Originally Posted by carlosdca (Post 36115279)

Is this really worth it?
It is quite the walk to the underground station near T3 (and it can be confusing for a first timer)...like 25 mins at least? and then wait for the train and the train ride itself?
All for the dedicated security line and the perceived sense of exclusivity of the First Wing?

Originally Posted by carlosdca (Post 36115279)

Is this really worth it?
It is quite the walk to the underground station near T3 (and it can be confusing for a first timer)...like 25 mins at least? and then wait for the train and the train ride itself?
All for the dedicated security line and the perceived sense of exclusivity of the First Wing?

Originally Posted by carlosdca (Post 36115279)

Is this really worth it?
It is quite the walk to the underground station near T3 (and it can be confusing for a first timer)...like 25 mins at least? and then wait for the train and the train ride itself?
All for the dedicated security line and the perceived sense of exclusivity of the First Wing?

Originally Posted by KARFA (Post 36116080)

It doesn't take 25 minutes from getting landside at T3 to getting to platform level, more like 7-10 minutes at most.

Originally Posted by bse118 (Post 36116241)

I do it for arrivals lounge access off US flights, both arrivals lounges are better IMO than the airside lounges in T5, the First Wing is then an added benefit.

Originally Posted by carlosdca (Post 36117354)

better than the Concord Room? (which I assume you can access too, if you can access the First Wing)?

Originally Posted by carlosdca (Post 36117354)

better than the Concord Room? (which I assume you can access too, if you can access the First Wing)?
I've only used once the AA arrivals lounge and I thought it was just a lounge. Wouldn't go out of my way to stop by during a connection.

Originally Posted by carlosdca (Post 36117345)

From gate 25 to HEX platform it took me around 25 minutes, I did not know my way around much.
According to the Heathrow maps directions, it takes 17 mins.
...

I think you walk fast and know your way very well.

Originally Posted by Kacee (Post 36112554)

Net, net it's probably a crapshoot whether the security line cuts (and several other shortcuts) make up for the wait for a wheelchair, depending in particular on how line the lines are. I do agree that mobility assistance should be requested by those who need it, not those looking for line cuts.

Originally Posted by worldwidetraveler (Post 36147675)

was watching a u tube made by a person doing the transfer using the bus. It appeared that the corridors were very long both to the bus and then to the T5 gate area. I did see a waiting cart. Wouldn’t it be faster for traveling the corridors?