No MIA Loung Access w/ Flight to Dominican Rep??? (Where to Spend 3 Hours at MIA?)
Jul 29, 2018, 7:46 am
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No MIA Loung Access w/ Flight to Dominican Rep??? (Where to Spend 3 Hours at MIA?)
Apparently, a first class ticket on AA to the Dominican Republic doesn't get you Lounge access. I guess I'm used to flying to Central America, which DOES get you lounge access.
I'll be in MIA for 3 hours this afternoon. Does anyone have any idea on best non-lounge places to hang out in the MIA airport?
Thanks!
I'll be in MIA for 3 hours this afternoon. Does anyone have any idea on best non-lounge places to hang out in the MIA airport?
Thanks!
Last edited by EQDsSUCK; Jul 29, 2018 at 7:47 am Reason: edit
Jul 29, 2018, 8:09 am
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Other than one of the bars places are limited. You could head over to the High E Gates which don’t get used much during the day for a quiet area. If you don’t have a monthly WiFi or cellular unlimited plan free WiFi is only good for about 45 minutes.
Jul 29, 2018, 8:53 am
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The E gates is the area that first came to mind, and I can't think of another alternative at that crazy airport.
Jul 29, 2018, 8:59 am
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AA considers the Caribbean to be part of "North America" for lounge access purposes, so lounges are not available when traveling to/from/through the Caribbean. However, Central America is considered "international," so lounge access is available on those itineraries.
If you are a frequent traveler, you might consider an Admirals Club membership. It is well worth it, in my opinion.
If you are a frequent traveler, you might consider an Admirals Club membership. It is well worth it, in my opinion.
Jul 29, 2018, 9:05 am
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Apparently, a first class ticket on AA to the Dominican Republic doesn't get you Lounge access. I guess I'm used to flying to Central America, which DOES get you lounge access.
I'll be in MIA for 3 hours this afternoon. Does anyone have any idea on best non-lounge places to hang out in the MIA airport?
Thanks!
I'll be in MIA for 3 hours this afternoon. Does anyone have any idea on best non-lounge places to hang out in the MIA airport?
Thanks!
Jul 29, 2018, 9:08 am
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AA considers the Caribbean to be part of "North America" for lounge access purposes, so lounges are not available when traveling to/from/through the Caribbean. However, Central America is considered "international," so lounge access is available on those itineraries.
If you are a frequent traveler, you might consider an Admirals Club membership. It is well worth it, in my opinion.
If you are a frequent traveler, you might consider an Admirals Club membership. It is well worth it, in my opinion.
Jul 29, 2018, 2:40 pm
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Priority Pass has Viena in Concourse E too. Although, with 3 hours, not sure if the OP will want to exit security to go to Viena or Air Margaritaville. Corona Beach House and Amex Centurion are probably the way to go if the OP has Priority Pass or Amex Plat.
Jul 29, 2018, 9:22 pm
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Jul 30, 2018, 2:59 am
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D and E are connected. No need to reclear.