AA Guide: JFK / New York J F Kennedy International Airport - MCT, Connection, etc
Mar 25, 2022, 2:39 pm
#526
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Mar 25, 2022, 9:43 pm
#527
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I am flying Qantas business award on AA Indianapolis to LHR ( dep 1830) via JFK in june .
There was initially a big gap between arrival JFK and departure for LHR-arr JFK 1540.
Unfortunately the original IND departure was cancelled leaving the only option at 0800 dep out of IND.
At this stage, there were no other options out of LHR.
I rang QF and asked about seats to LGA and I could make my own way to JFK by cab.
There was 3 hours and 30 minutes available to do this .
Sadly the MCT LGA-JFK was 4 hours so the connection would not ticket.
Has any poster been able to receive an exception to this restriction or found a way round it?
There was initially a big gap between arrival JFK and departure for LHR-arr JFK 1540.
Unfortunately the original IND departure was cancelled leaving the only option at 0800 dep out of IND.
At this stage, there were no other options out of LHR.
I rang QF and asked about seats to LGA and I could make my own way to JFK by cab.
There was 3 hours and 30 minutes available to do this .
Sadly the MCT LGA-JFK was 4 hours so the connection would not ticket.
Has any poster been able to receive an exception to this restriction or found a way round it?
Mar 26, 2022, 7:09 am
#528
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I am flying Qantas business award on AA Indianapolis to LHR ( dep 1830) via JFK in june .
There was initially a big gap between arrival JFK and departure for LHR-arr JFK 1540.
Unfortunately the original IND departure was cancelled leaving the only option at 0800 dep out of IND.
At this stage, there were no other options out of LHR.
I rang QF and asked about seats to LGA and I could make my own way to JFK by cab.
There was 3 hours and 30 minutes available to do this .
Sadly the MCT LGA-JFK was 4 hours so the connection would not ticket.
Has any poster been able to receive an exception to this restriction or found a way round it?
There was initially a big gap between arrival JFK and departure for LHR-arr JFK 1540.
Unfortunately the original IND departure was cancelled leaving the only option at 0800 dep out of IND.
At this stage, there were no other options out of LHR.
I rang QF and asked about seats to LGA and I could make my own way to JFK by cab.
There was 3 hours and 30 minutes available to do this .
Sadly the MCT LGA-JFK was 4 hours so the connection would not ticket.
Has any poster been able to receive an exception to this restriction or found a way round it?
If you want to risk it, the only thing you could do is see if QF can change your ticket to just JFK-LHR, then buy a separate IND-LGA ticket on another reservation. That of course would come with risks.
Apr 18, 2022, 11:07 am
#530
Join Date: Dec 2007
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international AA-B6 JFK: checked baggage?
Mother flying LHR-JFK(AA)-CHS (B6) tomorrow.
What does she need to do with her baggage after going through customs at T8? Can the AA baggage handlers take it, or does she need to take it with her to T5? (she'll also need wheelchair assistance, so it's not entirely trivial for her).
thank you,
tb
PS I initially posted a similar question on B6 forum, which I appreciate is not great FT etiquette, but then realised this may be more appropriate for AA forum.
What does she need to do with her baggage after going through customs at T8? Can the AA baggage handlers take it, or does she need to take it with her to T5? (she'll also need wheelchair assistance, so it's not entirely trivial for her).
thank you,
tb
PS I initially posted a similar question on B6 forum, which I appreciate is not great FT etiquette, but then realised this may be more appropriate for AA forum.
Apr 21, 2022, 11:32 am
#531
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: SFO
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Connecting through JFK next Sunday (domestic tcon) and would like to meet an NYC-based friend for a drink at the TWA hotel. Arriving T8 just after 2:30pm and departing T8 just after 5pm. I have PreCheck and CLEAR. Is the fastest plan to take the T5 <->T8 bus or is there any benefit to taking the AirTrain?
Apr 21, 2022, 4:42 pm
#532
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Connecting through JFK next Sunday (domestic tcon) and would like to meet an NYC-based friend for a drink at the TWA hotel. Arriving T8 just after 2:30pm and departing T8 just after 5pm. I have PreCheck and CLEAR. Is the fastest plan to take the T5 <->T8 bus or is there any benefit to taking the AirTrain?
You cannot take the bus airside from T8 to T5 unless you have a boarding pass (or confirmed itinerary) for a same-day flight departing from T5. You would need to arrive T8, leave security and take the AirTrain to T5 to visit the TWA Hotel, then return to T8 and re-clear security. It's pretty tight with just 2.5 hours in between flights, given that you will need to allow 5-7 minutes for each AirTrain ride, and there's no telling how long security lines will be to re-enter and get to your departing gate on time. It would have to be a very quick drink! (I personally would not risk it.)
Apr 21, 2022, 4:46 pm
#533
Join Date: Feb 2022
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BTW what's the MCT at JFK? I have a schedule change that gives me just 40 minutes. Coming in from MIA and connecting on Eagle to CMH. The next flight to CHM isn't for another 6 hours. I have a feeling 40 minutes is right on the edge.
Apr 21, 2022, 4:50 pm
#534
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Connecting through JFK next Sunday (domestic tcon) and would like to meet an NYC-based friend for a drink at the TWA hotel. Arriving T8 just after 2:30pm and departing T8 just after 5pm. I have PreCheck and CLEAR. Is the fastest plan to take the T5 <->T8 bus or is there any benefit to taking the AirTrain?
Apr 21, 2022, 4:51 pm
#535
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MCT is 0:35.
Apr 21, 2022, 5:38 pm
#536
Join Date: Dec 2021
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You cannot take the bus airside from T8 to T5 unless you have a boarding pass (or confirmed itinerary) for a same-day flight departing from T5. You would need to arrive T8, leave security and take the AirTrain to T5 to visit the TWA Hotel, then return to T8 and re-clear security. It's pretty tight with just 2.5 hours in between flights, given that you will need to allow 5-7 minutes for each AirTrain ride, and there's no telling how long security lines will be to re-enter and get to your departing gate on time. It would have to be a very quick drink! (I personally would not risk it.)
Apr 21, 2022, 6:01 pm
#537
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Global
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Not true. I just did it last week. I simply stated I wanted to go to the AC in T8. She questioned it for a minute, but then waived me through.
Apr 21, 2022, 9:58 pm
#538
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Thanks for the advice. If the plan for meeting up with the friend falls though, I am guessing I would likewise be in a time crunch to head to T4 for a bite to eat at the Centurion Lounge or VS Clubhouse utilizing T4's CLEAR? I have access to AC (and PP lounges) but not FL/FFD...
Apr 21, 2022, 11:03 pm
#539
Join Date: Dec 2021
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Priority Pass via Amex does not include the restaurant benefit. VS Clubhouses are actually no longer part of PP, but Amex now has a relationship with Plaza Premium Group for access.
May 18, 2022, 8:01 am
#540
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JFK T8 International - Domestic Connection & Bag Drop
It’s been a while since I connected Int - Dom in the US and have never done so at JFK T8.
Is there a quick bag-drop for connecting passengers when you exit customs? Or do I have to go up to the departures level with my case?
EDIT: connecting from and to Flagship J if it makes a difference.
Is there a quick bag-drop for connecting passengers when you exit customs? Or do I have to go up to the departures level with my case?
EDIT: connecting from and to Flagship J if it makes a difference.
