Jan 7, 2019, 11:20 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
Please edit or add information to this wiki as necessary.
Link to Miami International Airport website
Link to aa.com Miami International Airport page and airport app.
Link to thread with archived older posts.
Peculiarities: MIA can be affected by summer tropical storms and hurricanes. Knock-on effects during lengthy IROPS can manifest themselves systemwide. At peak times (e.g. early morning arrivals), arrivals processing and terminal facilities can get very crowded.
Airport Map
AA Ticket Counter & Gates Map
MIA Concourses and Gates
The terminal at MIA is a single U-shaped building divided into 6 concourses. AA operates flights out of Concourses D & E.
Checking in at MIA Link
Flagship Check-in: Yes
Arrival at the Airport
Longer security lines this spring & summer
The TSA recommends arriving at the airport 2 hours before your flight (3 hours for international). If you travel often, save time by enrolling in TSA PreCheck. We’re working with the U.S. government to alleviate these delays.
Check-in Times
You must be checked in:
Arrival at Gate
You must be at the gate and ready to board the aircraft:
Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of your seat assignment and the removal of your checked baggage from the aircraft.
Doors close 10 minutes before departure.
Time to baggage delivery: 30-55 minutes
AA Ticket Counters Link
Concourse D
Security at MIA
Link to security checkpoint locations map. All Concourse D and E gates are accessible from any D or E checkpoint. Connections to or from other concourses will require you to exit and reclear security.
If you do not have Priority or Pre✓, please allow at least 20-40 minutes to clear security. If you miss your flight due to security checkpoint wait times, you will be allowed to standby for the next AA flight to your destination.
Concourse D
TSA Pre✓ available 24 hours at Checkpoint 2, available during peak times only at Checkpoints 1, E, and D FIS
CLEAR available at Checkpoint E
Tip: Upon exiting customs, you will be directed to the D FIS checkpoint. If you would like to use an alternate checkpoint, follow the signs to the Crew EXIT and Rebooking Center in order to avoid exiting on the Arrivals (lower) level and having to go back upstairs. Checkpoints 1-3 will be to your left and Checkpoints 4 & E will be to your right.
Security checkpoint operating hours may differ from published times due to TSA staffing constraints and security initiatives.
MIA Services, Shopping, and Dining
MIA VIP Services (expedited processing similar to AA Five Star Service): link.
Lounges: please see the Lounge Dashboard sticky for further lounge information at MIA
On-Airport Hotel:
Wi-Fi:
MIA Parking
There are Valet and Garage parking options. Link for options, pricing, and maps
Accessible/Disabled Parking: Link
Cell Phone Waiting Lot: Link
MIA Transportation
Public Transportation: All buses and trains depart from Miami Central Station, which is co-located with the Rental Car Center and is accessible via the MIA Mover automated people mover. Link to map and directions to Miami Central Station
Things to Do
Is there anything to do at MIA? Coming soon!
Do I have time to go to Miami or Miami Beach?
The current thread is here.
Check-in times as of March 2016 Link
In most locations, you must be checked in:
At least 45 minutes before scheduled departure, for flights within the United States
At least 60 minutes before scheduled departure, for flights to or from airports outside of the United States
If you’re beginning travel from any of the airports below, the check-in time is longer:
Departing from: Check-in must be completed by:
(minutes before scheduled departure time)
In most locations, you must be checked in:
At least 45 minutes before scheduled departure, for flights within the United States
At least 60 minutes before scheduled departure, for flights to or from airports outside of the United States
If you’re beginning travel from any of the airports below, the check-in time is longer:
Departing from: Check-in must be completed by:
(minutes before scheduled departure time)
- Caracas, Venezuela (CCS) 90 minutes
- Dublin, Ireland (DUB) 75 minutes
- Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE) 75 minutes
- Maracaibo, Venezuela (MAR) 90 minutes
- St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (STT) 90 minutes
Link to aa.com Miami International Airport page and airport app.
Link to thread with archived older posts.
Peculiarities: MIA can be affected by summer tropical storms and hurricanes. Knock-on effects during lengthy IROPS can manifest themselves systemwide. At peak times (e.g. early morning arrivals), arrivals processing and terminal facilities can get very crowded.
Special notice
We operate out of Concourses D and E. Check your flight status for gate information.
Ticket counters
American Airlines
Concourse D
Daily: 4 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
We operate out of Concourses D and E. Check your flight status for gate information.
Ticket counters
American Airlines
Concourse D
Daily: 4 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Airport Map
AA Ticket Counter & Gates Map
Official MCT / Minimum Connection Times for MIA (assuming same terminal):
NOTE: Though 1:35 is the given MCT International to Domestic (and 1:35 international to international), one should not consider that useful for everyone connecting international to domestic unless one has Global Entry or luck.
International arrivals at MIA requires most passengers to fill out a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Declaration Form 6059B - one per family - process U.S. Immigration, retrieve baggage at arrivals carousels, process through U.S. customs, re-check baggage, proceed to either the TSA connections security processing queue or landside and process TSA security (with onward boarding pass) to return airside. (Read on for exceptions.)
This does not apply if you are connecting international to international and have red "ITI" tags on your checked baggage. You will have to produce the Form 6059B and still pass through USCBP, albeit without baggage.
Other than for U.S. passport holders and passengers with USDHS ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization under the Visa Waiver Program), who may use kiosks that expedite the arrivals process, Immigration, Customs and TSA Security queues can at times be tortuous and one would do better scheduling a connection time closer to 2:30 (or even 3:00) for a comfortable international to domestic or to international connection for non-ESTA / non-U.S. passport holders.
If one is enrolled in Global Entry and can use the dedicated kiosks and expedited queues, the process is speediest as there are clearly marked queues after the self-clearing kiosks and one is not required to possess a Form 6059B.
- 0:40 Domestic to Domestic
- 0:45 Domestic to International
- 1:35 International to Domestic
- 1:35 International to International
International arrivals at MIA requires most passengers to fill out a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Declaration Form 6059B - one per family - process U.S. Immigration, retrieve baggage at arrivals carousels, process through U.S. customs, re-check baggage, proceed to either the TSA connections security processing queue or landside and process TSA security (with onward boarding pass) to return airside. (Read on for exceptions.)
This does not apply if you are connecting international to international and have red "ITI" tags on your checked baggage. You will have to produce the Form 6059B and still pass through USCBP, albeit without baggage.
Other than for U.S. passport holders and passengers with USDHS ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization under the Visa Waiver Program), who may use kiosks that expedite the arrivals process, Immigration, Customs and TSA Security queues can at times be tortuous and one would do better scheduling a connection time closer to 2:30 (or even 3:00) for a comfortable international to domestic or to international connection for non-ESTA / non-U.S. passport holders.
If one is enrolled in Global Entry and can use the dedicated kiosks and expedited queues, the process is speediest as there are clearly marked queues after the self-clearing kiosks and one is not required to possess a Form 6059B.
For general information, see:
AA FAQ: Will I make my connection?
AA Wiki: Minimum Connecting Times
MIA Airport Website
MIA North Terminal (Concourse D) Updates
Concourse D Skytrain (inside security) - transfers between all gates in Concourse D and between inbound international flights and Customs & Immigrations Halls in Concourse E. Concourses D and E are connected inside security via a walkway.
Connections between terminals at MIA (using the Skyride Connector moving walkways)
AA.com: Admirals Club Locations and Hours
FT: American Airlines Lounge Dashboard for Lounge information
AA FAQ: Will I make my connection?
AA Wiki: Minimum Connecting Times
MIA Airport Website
MIA North Terminal (Concourse D) Updates
Concourse D Skytrain (inside security) - transfers between all gates in Concourse D and between inbound international flights and Customs & Immigrations Halls in Concourse E. Concourses D and E are connected inside security via a walkway.
Connections between terminals at MIA (using the Skyride Connector moving walkways)
AA.com: Admirals Club Locations and Hours
FT: American Airlines Lounge Dashboard for Lounge information
The terminal at MIA is a single U-shaped building divided into 6 concourses. AA operates flights out of Concourses D & E.
Concourse D: Gates D1-D60
Concourse E: Gates E2-E11 & E20-E33
Gates E20-E33 are located at the International Satellite Terminal, accessible via people mover on Level 4 just past the Concourse E security checkpoint. If the people mover is out of service, signs will direct passengers to the shuttle bus departing from the E1 Bus Station on Level 1
Concourse F: Gates F3-F23
Concourse G: Gates G2-G19
Concourse H: Gates H3-H17
Concourse J: Gates J2-J18
- American Airlines ticket counters are located at Concourse D, Doors 1-7 and Concourse E, Door 10
- American Airlines mainline flights depart from Gates D1-D51
- American Eagle flights depart from Gates D53, D55 & D60
Concourse E: Gates E2-E11 & E20-E33
Gates E20-E33 are located at the International Satellite Terminal, accessible via people mover on Level 4 just past the Concourse E security checkpoint. If the people mover is out of service, signs will direct passengers to the shuttle bus departing from the E1 Bus Station on Level 1
- American Airlines ticket counters are located at Concourse D, Doors 1-7 and Concourse E, Door 10
- American Airlines mainline flights depart from Gates E2-E11 & E20-E33
- airberlin ticket counter is located at Concourse E, between Doors 9 & 10; flights to Dusseldorf depart from Gate E10 and flights to Berlin depart from Concourse F
- British Airways ticket counter is located at Concourse F, Door 14; flights using Airbus A380 equipment depart from Gate E6 and all other flights depart from Gate E8
- Finnair ticket counter is located at Concourse E, Door 10; flights depart from Concourse F
- Iberia ticket counter is located at Concourse E, between Doors 13 & 14; flights depart from Gate E23
- Qatar Airways ticket counter is located at Concourse E, between Doors 9 & 10; flights depart from Gate E10
- WestJet ticket counter is located at Concourse E, Door 12; flights depart from Concourse F
Concourse F: Gates F3-F23
- airberlin ticket counter is located at Concourse E, between Doors 9 & 10; flights to Dusseldorf depart from Gate E10 and flights to Berlin depart from Concourse F
- British Airways ticket counter is located at Concourse F, Door 14; flights using Airbus A380 equipment depart from Gate E6 and all other flights depart from Gate E8
- Finnair ticket counter is located at Concourse E, Door 10; flights depart from Concourse F
- WestJet ticket counter is located at Concourse E, Door 12; flights depart from Concourse F
Concourse G: Gates G2-G19
Concourse H: Gates H3-H17
- LATAM Airlines ticket counter is located at Concourse H, Doors 24-26; flights depart from Concourses H & J
Concourse J: Gates J2-J18
- Delayed American Airlines international flights arrive at Concourse J when the federal inspection station at Concourse D is closed (generally between 11 PM and 3:30 AM)
- LATAM Airlines ticket counter is located at Concourse H, Doors 24-26; flights depart from Concourses H & J
Checking in at MIA Link
Flagship Check-in: Yes
Arrival at the Airport
Longer security lines this spring & summer
The TSA recommends arriving at the airport 2 hours before your flight (3 hours for international). If you travel often, save time by enrolling in TSA PreCheck. We’re working with the U.S. government to alleviate these delays.
Check-in Times
You must be checked in:
- At least 45 minutes before scheduled departure, for flights within the United States (domestic flights)
- At least 60 minutes before scheduled departure, for flights to airports outside of the United States (international flights)
Arrival at Gate
You must be at the gate and ready to board the aircraft:
- 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure
Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of your seat assignment and the removal of your checked baggage from the aircraft.
Doors close 10 minutes before departure.
Time to baggage delivery: 30-55 minutes
AA Ticket Counters Link
Concourse D
Charter 1: Cuba charter check-in only; open dependent on charter flight schedule, located across from Door 1
Kiosk 1: self-service check-in; located between Doors 1 and 2
Main: full-service check-in; located across from Door 2
Flagship: full-service check-in; located between Doors 2 & 3
Priority: full-service check-in; separate queues for First Class & AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Business Class & AAdvantage Platinum, and AAdvantage Gold & Priority; late nights Priority and Main are consolidated at this counter; located between Doors 3 & 4
Kiosk 2: self-service check-in; located across from Door 5
Kiosk 3: self-service check-in; located across from Door 6
Rebooking Center: missed connection assistance for customers arriving on international flights only; located across from Door 6
Cuba Check-in: self-service check-in for customers traveling to Cuba only; located between Doors 6 & 7
Future Ticketing: located on Arrivals (lower) level, next to Carousel 27 Permanently closed
Concourse EKiosk 1: self-service check-in; located between Doors 1 and 2
Main: full-service check-in; located across from Door 2
Flagship: full-service check-in; located between Doors 2 & 3
Priority: full-service check-in; separate queues for First Class & AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Business Class & AAdvantage Platinum, and AAdvantage Gold & Priority; late nights Priority and Main are consolidated at this counter; located between Doors 3 & 4
Kiosk 2: self-service check-in; located across from Door 5
Kiosk 3: self-service check-in; located across from Door 6
Rebooking Center: missed connection assistance for customers arriving on international flights only; located across from Door 6
Cuba Check-in: self-service check-in for customers traveling to Cuba only; located between Doors 6 & 7
Charter 2: Cuba charter check-in only; open dependent on charter flight schedule, located across from Door 10
Security at MIA
Link to security checkpoint locations map. All Concourse D and E gates are accessible from any D or E checkpoint. Connections to or from other concourses will require you to exit and reclear security.
If you do not have Priority or Pre✓, please allow at least 20-40 minutes to clear security. If you miss your flight due to security checkpoint wait times, you will be allowed to standby for the next AA flight to your destination.
Concourse D
Checkpoint 1: open 5 AM to 9 PM, best for Gates D1-D21, located across from Door 1
Checkpoint 2: open 24 hours, best for Gates D22-D24, available to Priority and Pre✓ passengers only while other checkpoints are open (4 AM to 10:30 PM), located across from Door 3
Checkpoint 3: open 4 AM to 10:30 PM, best for Gates D25-D29 & D41-D60 (via skytrain) and access to skytrain Station 2, located between Doors 5 & 6
Checkpoint 4: open 8 AM to 10 AM and 6 PM to 8 PM, best for Gates D30-D40, located across from Door 9
D FIS Checkpoint: open 4 AM to 9:30 PM, available only to passengers who have cleared customs at the D federal inspection station (non-precleared international flights arriving Concourses D, E & F), located to your left upon exiting customs
Concourse ECheckpoint 2: open 24 hours, best for Gates D22-D24, available to Priority and Pre✓ passengers only while other checkpoints are open (4 AM to 10:30 PM), located across from Door 3
Checkpoint 3: open 4 AM to 10:30 PM, best for Gates D25-D29 & D41-D60 (via skytrain) and access to skytrain Station 2, located between Doors 5 & 6
Checkpoint 4: open 8 AM to 10 AM and 6 PM to 8 PM, best for Gates D30-D40, located across from Door 9
D FIS Checkpoint: open 4 AM to 9:30 PM, available only to passengers who have cleared customs at the D federal inspection station (non-precleared international flights arriving Concourses D, E & F), located to your left upon exiting customs
Checkpoint E: open 4 AM to 10:30 PM, best for Gates E2-E11 & E20-E33, located between Doors 11 & 12
Priority lanes available at Checkpoints 2 and ETSA Pre✓ available 24 hours at Checkpoint 2, available during peak times only at Checkpoints 1, E, and D FIS
CLEAR available at Checkpoint E
Tip: Upon exiting customs, you will be directed to the D FIS checkpoint. If you would like to use an alternate checkpoint, follow the signs to the Crew EXIT and Rebooking Center in order to avoid exiting on the Arrivals (lower) level and having to go back upstairs. Checkpoints 1-3 will be to your left and Checkpoints 4 & E will be to your right.
Security checkpoint operating hours may differ from published times due to TSA staffing constraints and security initiatives.
MIA Services, Shopping, and Dining
MIA VIP Services (expedited processing similar to AA Five Star Service): link.
Lounges: please see the Lounge Dashboard sticky for further lounge information at MIA
Concourse D: Admirals Clubs above Gate D15 and across from Gate D30; Centurion Lounge at Gate D12 (take elevator in rotunda to Level 3)
Concourse E: Premium Lounge (take elevators just beyond security checkpoint to Level 5)
Dining & Shopping: Link to MIA services, dining guide, and interactive mapConcourse E: Premium Lounge (take elevators just beyond security checkpoint to Level 5)
On-Airport Hotel:
Miami International Airport Hotel (landside, Concourse E)
Currency Exchange: Coming soon!Wi-Fi:
Paid WI-Fi service available throughout terminal. Link to pricing information and connection instructions
Charging Stations: Coming soon!
Smoking: Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas across from terminal sidewalks and at:TGI Friday's smoking lounge between Gates D34 & D36
Rental Cars: The Rental Car Center is located at 3900 NW 25 St, Miami, FL 33142 (across from the main entrance to the airport) and is served by 16 companies. Link. Access to and from the terminal is via the MIA Mover automated people mover.Arriving Passengers: After collecting your baggage, follow the black and pink signs to the MIA Mover station on the third level of the terminal, accessible via moving walkway. From there, board the MIA Mover to the Rental Car Center. Trains generally depart and arrive on the right track and run 24 hours a day. From 5 AM to midnight, trains run approximately every 3 minutes; from midnight to 5 AM, trains run approximately every 7 minutes. The train will reach the Rental Car Center in approximately 3 minutes. After exiting the station area, the rental car agencies will be located to your right.
Departing Passengers: Please return your vehicle at the Rental Car Center before checking in for your departing flight. After returning your vehicle, follow the black and pink signs to the MIA Mover station on the fourth level of the facility. From there, board the MIA Mover to Miami International Airport. Trains generally depart and arrive on the right track and run 24 hours a day. From 5 AM to midnight, trains run approximately every 3 minutes; from midnight to 5 AM, trains run approximately every 7 minutes. The train will reach the airport terminal in approximately 3 minutes. After exiting the station area, moving walkways to AA ticket counters and gates will be located to your right.
Animal Relief Areas:Departing Passengers: Please return your vehicle at the Rental Car Center before checking in for your departing flight. After returning your vehicle, follow the black and pink signs to the MIA Mover station on the fourth level of the facility. From there, board the MIA Mover to Miami International Airport. Trains generally depart and arrive on the right track and run 24 hours a day. From 5 AM to midnight, trains run approximately every 3 minutes; from midnight to 5 AM, trains run approximately every 7 minutes. The train will reach the airport terminal in approximately 3 minutes. After exiting the station area, moving walkways to AA ticket counters and gates will be located to your right.
Coming soon!
MIA Parking
There are Valet and Garage parking options. Link for options, pricing, and maps
Accessible/Disabled Parking: Link
Cell Phone Waiting Lot: Link
MIA Transportation
Public Transportation: All buses and trains depart from Miami Central Station, which is co-located with the Rental Car Center and is accessible via the MIA Mover automated people mover. Link to map and directions to Miami Central Station
Metrorail Orange Line to Dadeland South, serving Downtown Miami
Miami Beach Airport Express bus to Miami Beach
Metrobus routes 7, 37, 42, 57, J, 238/338 & 297
Tri-Rail commuter rail to Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach
Hotel Shuttles, Shared-Ride Vans, and Taxis: Link to area map and fare estimatesMiami Beach Airport Express bus to Miami Beach
Metrobus routes 7, 37, 42, 57, J, 238/338 & 297
Tri-Rail commuter rail to Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach
Hotel shuttles pick up and drop off on the Departures (upper) level at Doors 3 & 7 at Concourse D; there are no designated stops at Concourses E-J
Super Shuttle shared-ride van service. Stands located on Arrivals (lower) level at Concourses D, E, F, and H.
Taxi stands located on Arrivals (lower) level at Concourses D, E, F, and H. Blue "Airport Region Taxi Service" taxis serve areas immediately adjacent to the airport. Yellow taxis serve all other areas.
Uber and Lyft rideshare services are technically illegal at MIA but will accept pick-ups and drop-offs. There are no designated stops; however, rideshare drivers will generally pick up on the Arrivals (lower) level.
Intercity Bus: Buses depart from Miami Central Station. Link to map and directions to Miami Central StationSuper Shuttle shared-ride van service. Stands located on Arrivals (lower) level at Concourses D, E, F, and H.
Taxi stands located on Arrivals (lower) level at Concourses D, E, F, and H. Blue "Airport Region Taxi Service" taxis serve areas immediately adjacent to the airport. Yellow taxis serve all other areas.
Uber and Lyft rideshare services are technically illegal at MIA but will accept pick-ups and drop-offs. There are no designated stops; however, rideshare drivers will generally pick up on the Arrivals (lower) level.
Greyhound bus service throughout continental United States
megabus low-cost express bus service to Orlando and Tampa
megabus low-cost express bus service to Orlando and Tampa
Things to Do
Is there anything to do at MIA? Coming soon!
Do I have time to go to Miami or Miami Beach?
Downtown Miami Due to increased security checkpoint wait times, you should allow yourself at least 3 hours between connections if you do not have Priority or Pre✓. A taxi to the city center should take approximately 12-17 minutes and will cost approximately $22. Because traffic to and from the airport can be unpredictable, consider taking the Metrorail Orange Line in lieu of a taxi. It is a 15-minute ride from the airport to the city center and trains run every 10-15 minutes except late nights. A roundtrip is $4.50.
Miami Beach Allow at least 3˝ hours between connections due to the possibility of heavy traffic on the highways between the beach and the mainland. A taxi to the beach should take approximately 22-27 minutes and will cost $35 (flat rate) if going south of 63rd Street. For reference, South Beach and most of the tourist spots are south of 23rd Street. Consider taking the 150 Miami Beach Airport Express bus from the airport to the beach. It is a 31-minute ride from the airport to the Lincoln Road Mall and buses run every 20 minutes. A roundtrip is $4.50.
Posts from 2015-2017 have been archived here.Miami Beach Allow at least 3˝ hours between connections due to the possibility of heavy traffic on the highways between the beach and the mainland. A taxi to the beach should take approximately 22-27 minutes and will cost $35 (flat rate) if going south of 63rd Street. For reference, South Beach and most of the tourist spots are south of 23rd Street. Consider taking the 150 Miami Beach Airport Express bus from the airport to the beach. It is a 31-minute ride from the airport to the Lincoln Road Mall and buses run every 20 minutes. A roundtrip is $4.50.
ARCHIVE: 2015-19 AA Guide: MIA / Miami International Airport, MCT / Connection, etc.
Dec 13, 2017, 9:10 am
#346
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: MIA
Programs: AAdvantage Exec Plat SPG Platinum
Posts: 308
Not sure if this was asked/answered as I've been trying to search through MIA forums but I have a question about checking through customs to the next flight.
We are flying in to MIA from CUR and have about 2 hours between our connection to Charlotte to go through customs and then catch our flight. I'm wondering if MIA is similar to FLL in that you have to go through customs and then back through TSA security once you're done. I flew through IAH years ago and I just walked through a door and headed on to my connection. FLL we got dumped outside and had to go back through TSA screening. I'd like to avoid that if at all possible. We have carry ons this time too, no checked luggage. That was our big problem as it was delayed coming through screening at FLL.
Any info will help alleviate my worry! Thanks!
We are flying in to MIA from CUR and have about 2 hours between our connection to Charlotte to go through customs and then catch our flight. I'm wondering if MIA is similar to FLL in that you have to go through customs and then back through TSA security once you're done. I flew through IAH years ago and I just walked through a door and headed on to my connection. FLL we got dumped outside and had to go back through TSA screening. I'd like to avoid that if at all possible. We have carry ons this time too, no checked luggage. That was our big problem as it was delayed coming through screening at FLL.
Any info will help alleviate my worry! Thanks!
There is a security checkpoint for these connections to the left as you exit into the bag redrop area.
As the two posts immediately after/before yours explain in detail this line has a priority line, but it is often closed. Usually this line moves fairly quickly. If the wait seems too much, you can exit that area into the nonsecure part of the terminal and then go through the normal departure security checkpoints.
Dec 13, 2017, 9:32 am
#347
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: MDE
Programs: AA-PLT, HH-GLD, PP
Posts: 1,511
Here is a list of foreign airports with US Customs Preclearance:
https://www.cbp.gov/border-security/...s/preclearance
* There have been cases where airlines have accidentally let passengers who should have been directed to passport control into the terminal, but that's very rare.
** Not really sure that the legal point of entering the US is when you get on the plane. I suppose it could be when you've finished the immigration process. I didn't see anything on the USCBP website on the topic.
Dec 13, 2017, 12:57 pm
#348
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Windsor, ON (DMS)
Posts: 8
FLL was a major headache and we realize it was because we had to wait for our bags to go through screening. I'm hoping with just carry on luggage we'll be ok. I just didn't want to have to go through another maze of people and wait forever in the security line up.
Dec 17, 2017, 3:36 pm
#349
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: DCA/IAD & BUF
Posts: 1,391
Clearing Customes at MIA for connection
Is 1:35 hours sufficient for clearing customs at Miami to a connecting flight? AA is posting a 'note connection time'. Will probably end up on a different flight/different flight, but this combination is a serious backup possibility.
Scenario would be: US citizen arriving on an AA flight from Barbados to MIA, and connecting on a flight to DCA. The incoming flight is AA1089. Connecting is AA2343. The Miami gates identified for the same set of flights today are N/G47 and CE/E10. Can't find on stats for AA1089 (might not be looking in right place though).
Also, I would be in F from BGI, but not sure that makes any difference with luggage through customs, as I would have a checked bag (??). (Although all the major carriers claim baggage priority for First, it seems like my bags have been last ones off the belt as often as they've been one of the first handful out, so I don't put a lot of stock in that anyways. Mostly I'm just happy when the bag comes off the same plane I do.)
Scenario would be: US citizen arriving on an AA flight from Barbados to MIA, and connecting on a flight to DCA. The incoming flight is AA1089. Connecting is AA2343. The Miami gates identified for the same set of flights today are N/G47 and CE/E10. Can't find on stats for AA1089 (might not be looking in right place though).
Also, I would be in F from BGI, but not sure that makes any difference with luggage through customs, as I would have a checked bag (??). (Although all the major carriers claim baggage priority for First, it seems like my bags have been last ones off the belt as often as they've been one of the first handful out, so I don't put a lot of stock in that anyways. Mostly I'm just happy when the bag comes off the same plane I do.)
Dec 17, 2017, 3:38 pm
#350
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
Is 1:35 hours sufficient for clearing customs at Miami to a connecting flight? AA is posting a 'note connection time'. Will probably end up on a different flight/different flight, but this combination is a serious backup possibility.
Scenario would be: US citizen arriving on an AA flight from Barbados to MIA, and connecting on a flight to DCA. The incoming flight is AA1089. Connecting is AA2343. The Miami gates identified for the same set of flights today are N/G47 and CE/E10. Can't find on stats for AA1089 (might not be looking in right place though).
Also, I would be in F from BGI, but not sure that makes any difference with luggage through customs, as I would have a checked bag (??). (Although all the major carriers claim baggage priority for First, it seems like my bags have been last ones off the belt as often as they've been one of the first handful out, so I don't put a lot of stock in that anyways. Mostly I'm just happy when the bag comes off the same plane I do.)
Scenario would be: US citizen arriving on an AA flight from Barbados to MIA, and connecting on a flight to DCA. The incoming flight is AA1089. Connecting is AA2343. The Miami gates identified for the same set of flights today are N/G47 and CE/E10. Can't find on stats for AA1089 (might not be looking in right place though).
Also, I would be in F from BGI, but not sure that makes any difference with luggage through customs, as I would have a checked bag (??). (Although all the major carriers claim baggage priority for First, it seems like my bags have been last ones off the belt as often as they've been one of the first handful out, so I don't put a lot of stock in that anyways. Mostly I'm just happy when the bag comes off the same plane I do.)
Please read teWikipost in this existing thread.
Dec 18, 2017, 4:21 am
#351
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: MDE
Programs: AA-PLT, HH-GLD, PP
Posts: 1,511
Is 1:35 hours sufficient for clearing customs at Miami to a connecting flight? AA is posting a 'note connection time'. Will probably end up on a different flight/different flight, but this combination is a serious backup possibility.
Scenario would be: US citizen arriving on an AA flight from Barbados to MIA, and connecting on a flight to DCA. The incoming flight is AA1089. Connecting is AA2343. The Miami gates identified for the same set of flights today are N/G47 and CE/E10. Can't find on stats for AA1089 (might not be looking in right place though).
Also, I would be in F from BGI, but not sure that makes any difference with luggage through customs, as I would have a checked bag (??). (Although all the major carriers claim baggage priority for First, it seems like my bags have been last ones off the belt as often as they've been one of the first handful out, so I don't put a lot of stock in that anyways. Mostly I'm just happy when the bag comes off the same plane I do.)
Scenario would be: US citizen arriving on an AA flight from Barbados to MIA, and connecting on a flight to DCA. The incoming flight is AA1089. Connecting is AA2343. The Miami gates identified for the same set of flights today are N/G47 and CE/E10. Can't find on stats for AA1089 (might not be looking in right place though).
Also, I would be in F from BGI, but not sure that makes any difference with luggage through customs, as I would have a checked bag (??). (Although all the major carriers claim baggage priority for First, it seems like my bags have been last ones off the belt as often as they've been one of the first handful out, so I don't put a lot of stock in that anyways. Mostly I'm just happy when the bag comes off the same plane I do.)
Dec 18, 2017, 3:56 pm
#352
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Is 1:35 hours sufficient for clearing customs at Miami to a connecting flight? AA is posting a 'note connection time'. Will probably end up on a different flight/different flight, but this combination is a serious backup possibility.
Scenario would be: US citizen arriving on an AA flight from Barbados to MIA, and connecting on a flight to DCA. The incoming flight is AA1089. Connecting is AA2343. The Miami gates identified for the same set of flights today are N/G47 and CE/E10. Can't find on stats for AA1089 (might not be looking in right place though).
Also, I would be in F from BGI, but not sure that makes any difference with luggage through customs, as I would have a checked bag (??). (Although all the major carriers claim baggage priority for First, it seems like my bags have been last ones off the belt as often as they've been one of the first handful out, so I don't put a lot of stock in that anyways. Mostly I'm just happy when the bag comes off the same plane I do.)
Scenario would be: US citizen arriving on an AA flight from Barbados to MIA, and connecting on a flight to DCA. The incoming flight is AA1089. Connecting is AA2343. The Miami gates identified for the same set of flights today are N/G47 and CE/E10. Can't find on stats for AA1089 (might not be looking in right place though).
Also, I would be in F from BGI, but not sure that makes any difference with luggage through customs, as I would have a checked bag (??). (Although all the major carriers claim baggage priority for First, it seems like my bags have been last ones off the belt as often as they've been one of the first handful out, so I don't put a lot of stock in that anyways. Mostly I'm just happy when the bag comes off the same plane I do.)
I would book a 1:35 I-D connection at MIA (not US citizen but I have GE), but your issue is that the MIA-DCA is the last of the day. So if anything goes wrong AA will happily rebook you on another service the next day (subject to availability, but not usually an issue), but any overnight hotel stay would be at your expense...
Dec 18, 2017, 4:22 pm
#353
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Possibly, but would not this depend on the circumstances causing the misconnect? Since this is a legal connection a delay on the inbound that is the responsibility of AA (mechanical, crew time out or the like) would usually generate a hotel and related expense voucher.
Dec 18, 2017, 5:44 pm
#354
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sorry - I should have been clearer.
Dec 19, 2017, 12:49 am
#355
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Yes, the last flight of the day is my largest concern. The main reasons I would proactively choose this flight over a one stop connection on Delta through Atlanta (avoiding the zoo of Miami customs with the short connection stress) is that my booking would actually be through to Buffalo. The DCA to BUF leg is an early flight out the next morning. My family is up in that area and I'm driving up in a few days for a short Holiday visit. The flight I currently have booked into St. Lucia as a one way departs from Buffalo as I'll already be there. Coming back there is pretty much no afternoon departure connection from UVF or BGI that gets me to Buffalo same day on any of the main carriers. So since I will be stuck someplace for an overnight of 7-10 hours anyway, the beauty/timing of pocking the DCA routing, is I live a few miles from DCA. I can take a cab home from the airport when the flight lands at midnight, check on the house and mail, pick up bills, etc., grab a couple hours sleep in my own bed instead of a hotel or camped out at an airport, and take a cab back to the airport 5 hours later for the connection to BUF. With no additional incurred cost on the ticket.
(I dunno..... it seems like a great plan in theory because I am going to be stalled someplace overnight on the return anyway, so why not pick the option with some added utility ... but everything would really have to go right at every juncture... during a holiday week...in the winter....)
(I dunno..... it seems like a great plan in theory because I am going to be stalled someplace overnight on the return anyway, so why not pick the option with some added utility ... but everything would really have to go right at every juncture... during a holiday week...in the winter....)
Jan 17, 2018, 4:45 am
#356
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Which Terminal at MIA does AA depart from?
The Oneworld website states American Airlines departs from Concourse D & E
I will be flying MIA-LHR
Which Concourse will my flight depart from?
Thanks,
FCL
I will be flying MIA-LHR
Which Concourse will my flight depart from?
Thanks,
FCL
Last edited by firstclasslad; Jan 17, 2018 at 4:56 am
Jan 17, 2018, 4:50 am
#357
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I assume you are connecting at MIA to an AA domestic flight. It is possible it will depart from Terminal E, but in all probability will depart from Terminal D If your question is what terminal Iberia departs from, the answer is in your question, as it would be Terminal E.
Jan 17, 2018, 4:57 am
#358
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I assume you are connecting at MIA to an AA domestic flight. It is possible it will depart from Terminal E, but in all probability will depart from Terminal D If your question is what terminal Iberia departs from, the answer is in your question, as it would be Terminal E.
Jan 17, 2018, 5:11 am
#359
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OK, AA flights to Europe depart from both D and E. There are more AA gates in D, so my guess is that you will depart from D.
Jan 17, 2018, 5:27 am
#360
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