AA Guide: JFK / New York J F Kennedy International Airport - MCT, Connection, etc
May 3, 2019 | 9:04 am
#391
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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I don't know where you are driving in from, but Uber may be far far less money. Also, I'm a HUGE proponent of using the LIRR (or subway) to Jamaica to access the AirTrain. If you are concerned with all of your baggage and stuff, don't worry, you will be among many families with plenty of gear on the AirTrain (and the LIRR for that matter).
I think I'm leaning towards the long term option. Hopefully I won't hit much traffic on the drive in on a Saturday afternoon. I'm leaving home at 1:30 PM to catch a 7 PM flight there, so I'm thinking that'll be plenty of time unless the traffic is ridiculous, in which case I may last second go for the terminal parking.
May 3, 2019 | 10:15 am
#392
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: New York
Programs: AA EXP 1.0mm, not sure where I am with hotels these days
Posts: 2,822
I am planning to book LHR-JFK (AA105) and JFK-LAX (AA300). The connection time is 140 minutes which I assume is plenty.
Just a few points. As I will have a "new" esta cam I still use a booth or will need to see an agent. Also is T8 a busy time at 6pm (Thursday in early December)
Just a few points. As I will have a "new" esta cam I still use a booth or will need to see an agent. Also is T8 a busy time at 6pm (Thursday in early December)
May 3, 2019 | 10:18 am
#393
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: New York
Programs: AA EXP 1.0mm, not sure where I am with hotels these days
Posts: 2,822
I'm coming in from the Philly suburban area. I did check prices for Uber/Lyft, as well as private services, and they definitely would cost more than me driving and parking at either option, so I've ruled them out. Typically I hate going to a different airport for a flight, but I got a JFK-HKG in business class rate at about $3K on Finnair, so it was worth it to make the drive.
I think I'm leaning towards the long term option. Hopefully I won't hit much traffic on the drive in on a Saturday afternoon. I'm leaving home at 1:30 PM to catch a 7 PM flight there, so I'm thinking that'll be plenty of time unless the traffic is ridiculous, in which case I may last second go for the terminal parking.
I think I'm leaning towards the long term option. Hopefully I won't hit much traffic on the drive in on a Saturday afternoon. I'm leaving home at 1:30 PM to catch a 7 PM flight there, so I'm thinking that'll be plenty of time unless the traffic is ridiculous, in which case I may last second go for the terminal parking.
May 23, 2019 | 4:38 am
#394
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 2
JFK - Curbside Check In
Flying American Airlines JFK to London. Flight leaves 10:40pm. My ride gets me to the airport 2:30pm.
I have an e-ticket on my phone. Can Curbside Check In take my bags 8 hrs. before my flight?
(Dragging our checked bags around the airport for 6 hours wouldn't be fun)
Thank you in advance
I have an e-ticket on my phone. Can Curbside Check In take my bags 8 hrs. before my flight?
(Dragging our checked bags around the airport for 6 hours wouldn't be fun)
Thank you in advance
May 23, 2019 | 8:37 am
#395
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Programs: AA Platinum Pro, Hilton Silver, Marriott Titanium Elite, AS MVP Gold 75K
Posts: 130
I can't speak to when curbside check-in will allow you to check your bags, but there is luggage storage available at terminal 1 and terminal 4 which might be an option given the time frame. For me, I'd store the luggage and go into the city for a couple of hours, but that's just me.
May 23, 2019 | 8:59 am
#397
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Location: NorCal - SMF area
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Flying American Airlines JFK to London. Flight leaves 10:40pm. My ride gets me to the airport 2:30pm.
I have an e-ticket on my phone. Can Curbside Check In take my bags 8 hrs. before my flight?
(Dragging our checked bags around the airport for 6 hours wouldn't be fun)
Thank you in advance
I have an e-ticket on my phone. Can Curbside Check In take my bags 8 hrs. before my flight?
(Dragging our checked bags around the airport for 6 hours wouldn't be fun)
Thank you in advance
Jun 15, 2019 | 2:11 pm
#398
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: KHOU/KIAH
Programs: AA EXP | Marriott LT Plat | Hyatt Explorist
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1:50 min JFK I-D on separate tickets - doable?
Arriving on AA95 at 1:10. Eyeing a domestic departure at 3:00 PM. Will have checked bags. I'm leaning well towards no, but any insight is appreciated.
Arriving on AA95 at 1:10. Eyeing a domestic departure at 3:00 PM. Will have checked bags. I'm leaning well towards no, but any insight is appreciated.
Jun 15, 2019 | 8:53 pm
#399
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Global
Posts: 6,440
With checked bags, it is a crapshoot at best. (And if you don't have GE and Pre, unlikely.)
I personally would not chance it.
Jun 15, 2019 | 10:16 pm
#400
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: LAX/BUR, RDU
Programs: DL SM, AAdvantage, SPG
Posts: 1,364
I agree with Global321. Even with Mobile Passport, it is easily doable with no checked bags. Assuming the domestic flight is also AA, having to wait for the bag to come to the carousel, and then having to recheck it and reclear security has taken me roughly 75 minutes (from gate arrival) in the past. It's still risky, but doable if everything is on time.
Jun 16, 2019 | 2:51 pm
#401
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Thanks. There were no options other than 3 or getting in way too late, so booked a nonstop on DL instead.
That leaves me with 4 ish hours. Can I land, get my bags, head to DL, check them in and then re-enter T8 to use the FL? Do not have any lounge access in T2.
That leaves me with 4 ish hours. Can I land, get my bags, head to DL, check them in and then re-enter T8 to use the FL? Do not have any lounge access in T2.
Jun 22, 2019 | 3:20 am
#402
Join Date: May 2013
Location: YYZ/YTZ/YUL
Programs: BA Gold, TK Elite
Posts: 1,558
If your flight out of JFK is on DL I don't think that you would be let into the Flagship Lounge.
Jun 29, 2019 | 4:26 pm
#403
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 143
Hi,
I’m just wondering about the layout of gates at JFK T8.
Do all international arrivals have to arrive into the main building? So gates 1-20?
Can international arrivals be at gates 30+? Is there a way to get passengers from these gates to USCBP securely?
I’m just wondering about the layout of gates at JFK T8.
Do all international arrivals have to arrive into the main building? So gates 1-20?
Can international arrivals be at gates 30+? Is there a way to get passengers from these gates to USCBP securely?
Jun 29, 2019 | 5:29 pm
#404
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Location: RDU <|> MMX
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International arrivals can arrive at either the main building or the satellite building. When arriving at the satellite building there is a separate underground passageway to immigration/customs hall in the main building.
Jun 30, 2019 | 7:51 am
#405
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Phoenix/Columbus
Programs: Delta Silver Medallion, United Gold, US Airways silver
Posts: 1,747
TWA Hotel
Anybody visited the TWA Hotel? Arriving at 8, departing from T7 with a 2' 20" layover. Might be a quick look. Worth it?
Last edited by remedy; Jul 1, 2019 at 5:09 pm