Heathrow changes? [to accommodate US and AA - maybe summer 2014]
Jan 26, 2014, 7:26 am
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Heathrow changes? [to accommodate US and AA - maybe summer 2014]
Has anyone heard of any plans for a Heathrow changes?
US and AA fly from different terminals, I would assume with the change to Oneworld, AA's terminal will be the keeper, but when will the move be made? Hopefully before US leaves Star Alliance so there will be club access?
Speaking of Star, any idea what will the international bag allowance be? Star Gold/DM Gold and above can check 3 bags for free, Envoy weight allowance is 75 pounds, will this survive the merger?
US and AA fly from different terminals, I would assume with the change to Oneworld, AA's terminal will be the keeper, but when will the move be made? Hopefully before US leaves Star Alliance so there will be club access?
Speaking of Star, any idea what will the international bag allowance be? Star Gold/DM Gold and above can check 3 bags for free, Envoy weight allowance is 75 pounds, will this survive the merger?
Jan 26, 2014, 8:48 am
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Has anyone heard of any plans for a Heathrow changes?
US and AA fly from different terminals, I would assume with the change to Oneworld, AA's terminal will be the keeper, but when will the move be made? Hopefully before US leaves Star Alliance so there will be club access?
Speaking of Star, any idea what will the international bag allowance be? Star Gold/DM Gold and above can check 3 bags for free, Envoy weight allowance is 75 pounds, will this survive the merger?
US and AA fly from different terminals, I would assume with the change to Oneworld, AA's terminal will be the keeper, but when will the move be made? Hopefully before US leaves Star Alliance so there will be club access?
Speaking of Star, any idea what will the international bag allowance be? Star Gold/DM Gold and above can check 3 bags for free, Envoy weight allowance is 75 pounds, will this survive the merger?
Until US moves (to T2 or T3 depending how easy it is for the plans to be changed) there is a BA lounge in T1 that is much nicer than the Star lounge, so you won't be without lounge access.
The full details of the changes at LHR are in the London destination forum (I think) and on the Heathrow website.
Jan 26, 2014, 9:52 am
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I'm sure US will move to T3. There are just two flights which should be able to easily be absorbed into AA's large operation there. T3 is stretched to the max but there will be some moves out of T3 when T2 opens that will more the compensate for US coming in. I think the only question is when.
My biggest fear, however, is that the BA Lounge in T3 will eventually close sending me back to the CX lounge (Far better than AA but not as good as BA).
My biggest fear, however, is that the BA Lounge in T3 will eventually close sending me back to the CX lounge (Far better than AA but not as good as BA).
Jan 26, 2014, 1:53 pm
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US Airways is not listed as an airline which will be operating from terminal 2 ( http://www.heathrowairport.com/about...l-be-operating / http://www.heathrowairport.com/fligh.../airline-moves )
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Jan 26, 2014, 4:47 pm
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When the code-sharing started on trans-Atlantic, AA and BA aligned baggage allowances. I'd guess they want to keep that alignment. So I'd doubt that any US/Star Alliance allowances will be retained, although note that AA/OW do have their own set of entitlements such as an extra piece for OW Emerald.
Jan 26, 2014, 5:13 pm
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There are some Star carriers operating out of T3. So when they move to T2, that should make space for the two US flights at the very minimum.
Jan 26, 2014, 11:57 pm
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When the code-sharing started on trans-Atlantic, AA and BA aligned baggage allowances. I'd guess they want to keep that alignment. So I'd doubt that any US/Star Alliance allowances will be retained, although note that AA/OW do have their own set of entitlements such as an extra piece for OW Emerald.
Alliance-wise, *G and OW Emerald both get you the same extra baggage benefit -- *G just gets it for many more passengers. So US CP will see no change, but US Gold/Plat will lose benefits traveling internationally.
Jan 27, 2014, 4:02 am
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Jan 27, 2014, 2:26 pm
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But as said above, the shuffling around of the *A carriers will open a few spots in T3 for US to move in with AA.
Jan 27, 2014, 6:45 pm
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I'd just like the new AA to get some gates closer to the lounges....I've considered taking provisions on past trips just to get me through the hike! 
Jan 27, 2014, 9:03 pm
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A lot of good information, thanks everyone.
I know what you mean, Stripy. I have often wondered if that concourse will eventually be part of T2.
How does T3 compare with T1?
It's going to be interesting for the T1 US employees, there are fewer than 10 of them, well outnumbered by the T3 AA staff.
I know what you mean, Stripy. I have often wondered if that concourse will eventually be part of T2.
How does T3 compare with T1?
It's going to be interesting for the T1 US employees, there are fewer than 10 of them, well outnumbered by the T3 AA staff.
Jan 27, 2014, 9:09 pm
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I left BA because of their draconian attitude to carry-ons, I think the old coach limit was 1 5 lb bag and PHL GAs used to weigh bags! I'm glad to hear they have "lightened" up.
Jan 28, 2014, 3:17 pm
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They are fairly similar. T3 has some very long walks but has a much more compact departure lounge, with most things you'd want. T1 feels bigger as there are fewer airlines, no A380s, and a larger departure hall. There is also a shorter walk from the HEX and London Underground to the Terminal. There are good interactive maps on Heathrow's website if you're so inclined:
http://www.heathrowairport.com/heath...e/airport-maps
http://www.heathrowairport.com/heath...e/airport-maps
Jan 28, 2014, 5:00 pm
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