Jul 6, 2015, 8:18 pm
A Guide to Seats and Window Positions - A318 Babybus BA1-4 LCY-JFK
May 2, 2019, 12:07 pm
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Based on historical data (i.e. FR24) for how G-EUNA has operated BA1, it seems to me that the right hand side of the plane is usually the one giving a better view over NYC, while landing at JFK.
Oct 13, 2019, 1:46 pm
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Hey,
KARFA first thanks for this thread, it's a goldmine of info! You mentioned a guide about the SNN stop but I didn't see it in the thread. Anything particular to know?
I can see from the thread below that you don't have to take your checked luggage anymore, is there still a different group at immigration if you have checked luggage?
BA001 first timer - any tips?
KARFA first thanks for this thread, it's a goldmine of info! You mentioned a guide about the SNN stop but I didn't see it in the thread. Anything particular to know?
I can see from the thread below that you don't have to take your checked luggage anymore, is there still a different group at immigration if you have checked luggage?
BA001 first timer - any tips?
Oct 13, 2019, 3:46 pm
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Hey,
KARFA first thanks for this thread, it's a goldmine of info! You mentioned a guide about the SNN stop but I didn't see it in the thread. Anything particular to know?
I can see from the thread below that you don't have to take your checked luggage anymore, is there still a different group at immigration if you have checked luggage?
BA001 first timer - any tips?
KARFA first thanks for this thread, it's a goldmine of info! You mentioned a guide about the SNN stop but I didn't see it in the thread. Anything particular to know?
I can see from the thread below that you don't have to take your checked luggage anymore, is there still a different group at immigration if you have checked luggage?
BA001 first timer - any tips?
There is no separate line if you have checked bags. I don't think there ever was but before they remodelled the whole area if you had checked bags you were asked to wait a few minutes before entering the pre clearance area to allow time for the bags to be unloaded and photographed and scaaned but on my last few trips that's not been required
Last edited by UKtravelbear; Oct 13, 2019 at 3:53 pm
Oct 13, 2019, 11:49 pm
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Hey,
KARFA first thanks for this thread, it's a goldmine of info! You mentioned a guide about the SNN stop but I didn't see it in the thread. Anything particular to know?
I can see from the thread below that you don't have to take your checked luggage anymore, is there still a different group at immigration if you have checked luggage?
BA001 first timer - any tips?
KARFA first thanks for this thread, it's a goldmine of info! You mentioned a guide about the SNN stop but I didn't see it in the thread. Anything particular to know?
I can see from the thread below that you don't have to take your checked luggage anymore, is there still a different group at immigration if you have checked luggage?
BA001 first timer - any tips?
Everything needs to come off with you at SNN. In terms of your checked luggage you don't have to do anything with it at SNN. It used to be they took a photo and asked you to identity it from the photo at immigration there but I am not sure if that bit happens anymore. Regardless your bags will just carry on to JFK and you don't need to collect & re-check at SNN.
At SNN it's down to security for a security scan, then through duty free and left to the CBP pre-clearance room, and beyond that there is a small waiting area at the gate for the BA1 - you won't be there more than 5-10 mins before reboarding.
Oct 14, 2019, 2:04 am
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Yes so previously those with checked luggage had to wait a few minutes outside the pre-clearance hall as they finished taking all the photos. I am not sure whether they still do it or by the time you are through security it would be done already so there is no need to wait.
Oct 14, 2019, 9:19 am
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Yes so previously those with checked luggage had to wait a few minutes outside the pre-clearance hall as they finished taking all the photos. I am not sure whether they still do it or by the time you are through security it would be done already so there is no need to wait.
Oct 14, 2019, 9:27 am
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They do still take the photos, and the CBP officer asks you to confirm how many bags you’ve got. You may or may not be shown the photo but in any case can (just about) see the it on the screen behind the officer. But it’s all pretty quick now, there’s no need to wait behind as it’ll be ready by the time you get there.
My lack of certainty was mainly due to the fact I rarely check bags these days!