Paris CDG / Charles de Gaulle checkin, transit, connection and related questions
Aug 19, 2016, 4:16 pm
#46
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Boston, USA
Programs: AA EXP, TK Elite, HH Gold, SPG/Marriott Gold
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I was trying to connect NRT-[JL]-CDG-[IB]-MAD on a single AA award. The time I had in CDG was 170 mins. My research indicated that the interline MCT in CDG is 120 mins between terminals 2E (JL) and 3 (IB), but AA insists its 180 mins. This, of course, forced an overnight stay (and airport change) in Paris. The alternative, route via LHR on BA for an extra $190 in co-pay fees per passenger. Not a happy camper!
a wash compared to overnight in Paris + airport transfer...
F.A.
Aug 20, 2016, 1:37 am
#50
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 8,774
With 170 mins I'd be happy to re-check if not HBO.
Of course if booking separately one can pick any flight - doesn't have to be the one OP was looking at.
The disadvantage is no protection or interlining as you mentioned, but for CDG-MAD you have lots of options. Point was OP could do it for $50 odd if he'd rather not spend $190 via LHR (in the end he was ok to spend that).
Of course if booking separately one can pick any flight - doesn't have to be the one OP was looking at.
The disadvantage is no protection or interlining as you mentioned, but for CDG-MAD you have lots of options. Point was OP could do it for $50 odd if he'd rather not spend $190 via LHR (in the end he was ok to spend that).
Oct 5, 2016, 3:17 pm
#51
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: DFW
Programs: AA, 3MM
Posts: 37
First Trip into CDG - Questions, Please
Wife and I are headed DFW - CDG on 10/15. CDG is our final destination. We are booked in J, and while I am generally giving up on any chance of a last minute 772 plane for the lie-flat seats, I do have a couple of airport questions. The threads I have seen are old, for the most part, and looking for current information, please.
1) Is there a Fast Track lane for immigration - such as LHR has? Will the FA's in J hand us Fast Track cards, or how do we get them (if it exists at all for AA passengers in terminal 2A)??
2) If there is a Fast Track lane, is there any special signage I need to be on the lookout for as we proceed to immigration?
3) Is there truly no Business check-in line upon departure? I have heard some conflicting stories here. Assuming there is not, and we cannot use the "F" line, how long should we arrive before departure??
Thanks to all in advance.
1) Is there a Fast Track lane for immigration - such as LHR has? Will the FA's in J hand us Fast Track cards, or how do we get them (if it exists at all for AA passengers in terminal 2A)??
2) If there is a Fast Track lane, is there any special signage I need to be on the lookout for as we proceed to immigration?
3) Is there truly no Business check-in line upon departure? I have heard some conflicting stories here. Assuming there is not, and we cannot use the "F" line, how long should we arrive before departure??
Thanks to all in advance.
Oct 5, 2016, 3:23 pm
#52
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
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No fast track immigration in CDG, but immigration is very fast at AA arrival time. Or they have it, but it's not open during AA arrival. Either way you won't use it. They have premium check in I'm DFW and in CDG. So J check in is available in both.
Oct 5, 2016, 10:58 pm
#53
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Over the North Atlantic
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Posts: 494
There is definitely fast track immigration in CDG. You get a purple pass that says Accès Nº 1, and you can use that to get into the fast lane, which is also labelled Accès Nº 1.
There is a priority line for check-in but I rarely use it. The couple of times in which I had baggage to check-in, I don't remember the line being too long. I've occasionally arrived to CDG only 75 minutes before my flight (usually AA45) and still had time for a drink or two in the lounge. Although I do recommend that you arrive at least 2 hours before your flight. If nothing else, you can enjoy the CX or AA lounges at CDG which I think are quite nice.
There is a priority line for check-in but I rarely use it. The couple of times in which I had baggage to check-in, I don't remember the line being too long. I've occasionally arrived to CDG only 75 minutes before my flight (usually AA45) and still had time for a drink or two in the lounge. Although I do recommend that you arrive at least 2 hours before your flight. If nothing else, you can enjoy the CX or AA lounges at CDG which I think are quite nice.
Last edited by muishkin; Oct 5, 2016 at 11:13 pm
Oct 6, 2016, 7:12 am
#54
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: DFW
Programs: AA, 3MM
Posts: 37
There is definitely fast track immigration in CDG. You get a purple pass that says Accès Nº 1, and you can use that to get into the fast lane, which is also labelled Accès Nº 1.
There is a priority line for check-in but I rarely use it. The couple of times in which I had baggage to check-in, I don't remember the line being too long. I've occasionally arrived to CDG only 75 minutes before my flight (usually AA45) and still had time for a drink or two in the lounge. Although I do recommend that you arrive at least 2 hours before your flight. If nothing else, you can enjoy the CX or AA lounges at CDG which I think are quite nice.
There is a priority line for check-in but I rarely use it. The couple of times in which I had baggage to check-in, I don't remember the line being too long. I've occasionally arrived to CDG only 75 minutes before my flight (usually AA45) and still had time for a drink or two in the lounge. Although I do recommend that you arrive at least 2 hours before your flight. If nothing else, you can enjoy the CX or AA lounges at CDG which I think are quite nice.
Oct 6, 2016, 7:56 am
#55
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SLC
Programs: DL PM, Hilton/Marriott Gold
Posts: 971
As for the return check-in, there is a premium line, but when I was there in June, it was crawling along. The good news is that Immigration/security were very quick (because everyone was in line at check in).
Oct 7, 2016, 9:59 am
#56
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 170
Sadly, we didn't get them on AA 786 today. I wonder if it's because we were a pmUS flight.
Oct 7, 2016, 4:14 pm
#57
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
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Posts: 3,185
There is definitely fast track immigration in CDG. You get a purple pass that says Accès Nº 1, and you can use that to get into the fast lane, which is also labelled Accès Nº 1.
There is a priority line for check-in but I rarely use it. The couple of times in which I had baggage to check-in, I don't remember the line being too long. I've occasionally arrived to CDG only 75 minutes before my flight (usually AA45) and still had time for a drink or two in the lounge. Although I do recommend that you arrive at least 2 hours before your flight. If nothing else, you can enjoy the CX or AA lounges at CDG which I think are quite nice.
There is a priority line for check-in but I rarely use it. The couple of times in which I had baggage to check-in, I don't remember the line being too long. I've occasionally arrived to CDG only 75 minutes before my flight (usually AA45) and still had time for a drink or two in the lounge. Although I do recommend that you arrive at least 2 hours before your flight. If nothing else, you can enjoy the CX or AA lounges at CDG which I think are quite nice.
Jan 4, 2017, 11:25 am
#58
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Boston, USA
Programs: AA EXP, TK Elite, HH Gold, SPG/Marriott Gold
Posts: 939
Hi there,
Arriving JFK-CDG on AA and then departing CDG-DOH on QR. AA arrives T-2 and QR departs T-1,
correct ? Can I possibly use Cathay lounge in T2 and then go to T1 ? I have 3+ hours
for this transfer...
Thanks in advance...F.A.
Arriving JFK-CDG on AA and then departing CDG-DOH on QR. AA arrives T-2 and QR departs T-1,
correct ? Can I possibly use Cathay lounge in T2 and then go to T1 ? I have 3+ hours
for this transfer...
Thanks in advance...F.A.
Jan 10, 2017, 6:11 am
#59
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Boston, USA
Programs: AA EXP, TK Elite, HH Gold, SPG/Marriott Gold
Posts: 939
Can someone address this question for me ? Sincerely appreciated !
Jan 10, 2017, 7:56 am
#60
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: BNA
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 766
As an EXP you should have access to both the Admirals Club and Cathay lounges in T2. Definitely the AC.
https://www.oneworld.com/ffp/lounge-...ungeaccess/CDG