BA to AA connection at BNA
May 15, 2019, 7:14 am
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Not sure why the face. Just clearing up some information I gave to the OP that was incorrect.
It's quite a walk from customs at the far end of concourse A all the way to baggage, then up stairs (no escalators going up) to the departures level, rechecking bags, going back through security etc.
Sorry that caused you so much consternation face.
It's quite a walk from customs at the far end of concourse A all the way to baggage, then up stairs (no escalators going up) to the departures level, rechecking bags, going back through security etc.
Sorry that caused you so much consternation face.
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May 15, 2019, 8:46 am
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Ah okay got it. FWIW I told my mom when she checks in at T5 tomorrow to see if she can get on the nonstop to DFW instead. Long shot but she has nothing to lose I suppose by asking.
May 15, 2019, 6:16 pm
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Looks as though that is likely the last flight out to DFW, with nothing better to SFO.
As it is an EU departure, if she misconnects, BA will be responsible for a duty of care to include hotel and meals, no matter the reason for the delay. You might want to provide her some options which include a shuttle in the event that there is nobody around from BA to help her. She would then keep the receipts and submit them for reimbursement.
As it is an EU departure, if she misconnects, BA will be responsible for a duty of care to include hotel and meals, no matter the reason for the delay. You might want to provide her some options which include a shuttle in the event that there is nobody around from BA to help her. She would then keep the receipts and submit them for reimbursement.
I better get a hotel ready just in case. The good news is I can tell pretty early what's the outcome going to be. If it pushes back two hours late at LHR I'm on the horn.
May 15, 2019, 6:46 pm
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FWIW, the staff at the AC in Nashville is excellent! BNA used to be an AA hub many years ago and I believe there are still a couple of folks from that time working there.
The board of visitors to the AC is pretty cool too showing folks with how many million miles they have flown. If your mother has problems, I'm sure they will be happy to help.
The board of visitors to the AC is pretty cool too showing folks with how many million miles they have flown. If your mother has problems, I'm sure they will be happy to help.
May 17, 2019, 7:21 am
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Thanks for all your tips and advice. The connection was a breeze although my mom did indicate it was a 15 minute walk. She had no one around her on the 789 and she said it was full to the gills on the dfw bound flight. My mom said she enjoyed the snack basket and said "everyone flocked to the gate when the agent opened the door they almost ran me over". 
She was out A17 and out to the curb just as I pulled up
She was out A17 and out to the curb just as I pulled up
May 17, 2019, 8:21 am
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Thanks for all your tips and advice. The connection was a breeze although my mom did indicate it was a 15 minute walk. She had no one around her on the 789 and she said it was full to the gills on the dfw bound flight. My mom said she enjoyed the snack basket and said "everyone flocked to the gate when the agent opened the door they almost ran me over".
She was out A17 and out to the curb just as I pulled up
She was out A17 and out to the curb just as I pulled up
Excellent! Glad it was easy!
BNA's not normal place for connections but sometimes that makes it easier.
May 17, 2019, 10:43 am
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Thanks for all your tips and advice. The connection was a breeze although my mom did indicate it was a 15 minute walk. She had no one around her on the 789 and she said it was full to the gills on the dfw bound flight. My mom said she enjoyed the snack basket and said "everyone flocked to the gate when the agent opened the door they almost ran me over".
She was out A17 and out to the curb just as I pulled up
She was out A17 and out to the curb just as I pulled up
May 17, 2019, 11:24 am
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May 17, 2019, 12:01 pm
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LOL
May 17, 2019, 6:56 pm
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I guess he just wanted to know if she was in Group 5 or Group 9 before he barked "they're boarding First Class" and pushed her out of the way.