Jun 29, 2022, 8:30 am
Last edit by: aztimm
It has been confirmed by AA that they will be moving all flights back to LHR T3 as of 12 July 2022:
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/lhr-airport.jsp
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/lhr-airport.jsp
We 're moving all operations to Terminal 3 on July 12, 2022.
Until then, if you're flying to New York (JFK), Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), Los Angeles (LAX) and Miami (MIA) you’ll check-in and depart from Terminal 5.
Remember to check your flight status before you go to the airport and arrive at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure time.
Until then, if you're flying to New York (JFK), Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), Los Angeles (LAX) and Miami (MIA) you’ll check-in and depart from Terminal 5.
Remember to check your flight status before you go to the airport and arrive at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure time.
AA Splits Ops at LHR / London Heathrow T3 and T5; ending 12 Jul 2022 (confirmed)
Jun 29, 2022, 9:31 am
#361
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If you are an EXP and/or flying J or F on AA, T5 is a cake walk. I went through there yesterday flying 81 home to DFW. Walk in the main terminal, go all the way to the right (zone J) and walk into the F area for BA. Look to the right and there are two AA staffed and marketed check in for customers who are emerald/EXP/J/F. Security is right there what is a huge bonus and takes all but a few minutes and you are plopped right into their F lounge. The lounge is average and unlike DFW's "flagship" lounge there is nothing out on offer (except drinks, pretzels, and mixed nuts). You have to order everything to your seat. I think it's a carry over from the covid excuse days but since I wasn't in this lounge prior to covid I can't confirm.
You exit down an escalator and then a long one down to the train to take you to B and C gates.
You exit down an escalator and then a long one down to the train to take you to B and C gates.
Incidentally there are more items out on offer in the Flounge - there is a limited buffet area with a selection of cold and hot food which has opened since covid restrictions were lifted.
Jun 29, 2022, 9:49 am
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Jun 29, 2022, 9:52 am
#363
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I imagine flights from JFK, LAX, DFW, MIA, leaving on 11 July may arrive at T5 on the morning of 12 July, and be towed to T3 for their departures.
Jun 29, 2022, 11:22 am
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Jun 29, 2022, 11:47 am
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Jun 29, 2022, 4:16 pm
#366
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Doubtless this sudden move back to T3 is also about the looming BA strike as well, to protect BA-BA connections and operations. I can't blame them but as a DFW AA pax it sucks!! I SO appreciated my same-terminal trips this year....sorry to see it suddenly wiped out almost four months earlier than originally planned. I guess the upside is that it MIGHT mean they don't expect a strike before the obvious target of July 22nd when the majority of UK kids get out of school; so I may have a strike-free trip this month, even if I do have to change terminals on the way home. And ultimately, just one more reason not to check bags...
Jun 30, 2022, 1:20 am
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My LHR-JFK at the end of July is now showing as T3 in the app.
Personally I’m ok with this as I’m originating at LHR and some of the T3 lounges are miles better than T5 but I do get that for many others it will result in broken connections and longer trips due to the change in the MCT BUT until recently that was always the case of a 90 minute MCT when connecting to BA from AA and vice versa and the terminal shuffle.
I’ve seen some very dodgy reasoning but this terminal swap is certainly not related to any putative BA check in staff strike.
The check in union members voted for strike but a strike is not certain until one is called - and 14 days notice is required - and can still be called off even when announced. The idea is not to strike as it loses the staff pay but to pressurise the company to settle the dispute.
Theee are also other staff groups at BA (and the wider airport) holding ballots at the moment with results awaited. If some of those groups strike then the impact would be far worse than if the check in staff did.
Personally I’m ok with this as I’m originating at LHR and some of the T3 lounges are miles better than T5 but I do get that for many others it will result in broken connections and longer trips due to the change in the MCT BUT until recently that was always the case of a 90 minute MCT when connecting to BA from AA and vice versa and the terminal shuffle.
I’ve seen some very dodgy reasoning but this terminal swap is certainly not related to any putative BA check in staff strike.
The check in union members voted for strike but a strike is not certain until one is called - and 14 days notice is required - and can still be called off even when announced. The idea is not to strike as it loses the staff pay but to pressurise the company to settle the dispute.
Theee are also other staff groups at BA (and the wider airport) holding ballots at the moment with results awaited. If some of those groups strike then the impact would be far worse than if the check in staff did.
Jun 30, 2022, 2:57 am
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Sorry if I missed it, but do we know when AA will remain in JFK until?
I’ve a DUB-LHR-JFK in Nov and it’s now an invalid connection if I’ve to go to T3. BA app is saying it’s all T5 (but it still says AA to JFK is T5 in August let alone November)
I’ve a DUB-LHR-JFK in Nov and it’s now an invalid connection if I’ve to go to T3. BA app is saying it’s all T5 (but it still says AA to JFK is T5 in August let alone November)
Jun 30, 2022, 3:37 am
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Now I personally don't believe that means there will be a move back to T5 for the winter timetable, though that is with no evidence. I imagine BA's thoughts on the winter timetable have a long way to develop.
As for your DUB/LHR/JFK, I think it's too far off to worry now, as I suspect there will be changes to the currently published winter timetable.
Jun 30, 2022, 3:51 am
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[QUOTE=JJeffrey;34380314]I really hope so, if anything just to keep the peasants who don't know any better out of the CX lounge 
. The arrivals lounge has been open for a while now, btw.
In all seriousness I passed through LHR about 2 weeks ago flying back to RDU (this was about 8:30-9:30am on a Tuesday) and the CX F lounge was as busy as I ever remember seeing it pre-covid, all due to AA pax. They're going to have to do something as in the morning rush I don't think CX (at least the F side) can handle 4-5 more 77W's full of F pax and EXP's[/QUOTE]
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. The arrivals lounge has been open for a while now, btw.In all seriousness I passed through LHR about 2 weeks ago flying back to RDU (this was about 8:30-9:30am on a Tuesday) and the CX F lounge was as busy as I ever remember seeing it pre-covid, all due to AA pax. They're going to have to do something as in the morning rush I don't think CX (at least the F side) can handle 4-5 more 77W's full of F pax and EXP's[/QUOTE]
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Jun 30, 2022, 4:03 am
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Surely they must be planning to re-open the AA lounges soon? How can AA have all their flights in T3 and not have their lounges open?
Jun 30, 2022, 4:32 am
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What do people recommend as the best lounge option in T3 out of Qantas (J), Cathay (J) and Amex Centurion?
Also, my LHR-LAX flights at end of July are still showing as T5 on the app?
Also, my LHR-LAX flights at end of July are still showing as T5 on the app?
Jun 30, 2022, 4:38 am
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Jun 30, 2022, 8:15 am
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Am scheduled on AA38 from MIA to LHR on July 11th. My booking is now showing Arrival at Terminal 3. Which is good for me because of a car rental reservation.