Jaguar transfer tight connections
Jun 15, 2018, 6:09 am
#106
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Jun 17, 2018, 7:07 am
#107
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The same happened to me last week. I did not have a tight connection from a BA domestic to an AA long haul but during the flight the CSD told me what was going to happen. So on the air bridge I was met by two BA staff and with one went down the steps on to the apron where a van was waiting by the plane. Then a pleasant drive over to T3 - very sociable driver. He then escorted me to the BA Lounge - saying the AA one was useless (although I find the Flagship Lounge OK). No security checks an all in all it took about 15 minutes.
A very pleasant experience. I got the feeling it was an occasional Gold perk and nothing to do with tight connections. I also suspect it only happens with OW connections.
A very pleasant experience. I got the feeling it was an occasional Gold perk and nothing to do with tight connections. I also suspect it only happens with OW connections.
Oct 15, 2018, 2:29 pm
#108
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I really thought I might get this the other day but no luck (mostly wanted it for novelty value). A delay took my connection GLA-LHR-JFK down to 45 mins. CE connecting to CW, and since the delay at GLA was somewhat creeping, I had called the GGL line to check options, who had told me that sometimes car transfers are arranged. There was somebody else on the flight who happened to be doing the same connection.
Obviously a leisurely transfer in the end so no big deal, but it did leave me wondering how they prioritise / how much resource they have available for these?
Obviously a leisurely transfer in the end so no big deal, but it did leave me wondering how they prioritise / how much resource they have available for these?
Oct 15, 2018, 3:20 pm
#109
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Incidentally, the Jag service doesn't save much time for T5 to T3 either. I can normally get to the lounges in T3 within 25 minutes of domestic arrival, and the car service might, might, save about 5 minutes on that. The road section takes more or less the same, it's just the security scan which is saved, plus waiting for the next bus departure from T5, but that's usually just a few minutes. With the new Flight Connection centre at T3 you have a slightly longer walk from the car drop off location close to the previous Flight Connection location. There's not a lot in it really.
Nov 4, 2018, 7:21 am
#110
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I'm assuming the answer is no, but does anyone know for certain if T4 is outside the scope of this service? If a book a BA domestic flight connecting to QR from T4 (also under a BA code) with a relatively tight connection, I'm guessing I won't be getting assistance making the connection? Thanks!
Nov 4, 2018, 7:25 am
#111
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I'm assuming the answer is no, but does anyone know for certain if T4 is outside the scope of this service? If a book a BA domestic flight connecting to QR from T4 (also under a BA code) with a relatively tight connection, I'm guessing I won't be getting assistance making the connection? Thanks!
Nov 4, 2018, 7:38 am
#112
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QR as far as I'm aware don't have anything similar at LHR, but I've never flown QR from LHR on a trip not starting at LHR before, so I could be wrong.
Nov 4, 2018, 7:44 am
#113
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Well, actually the service is for BA *and* AA long haul passengers given the joint business agreement. QR and BA have a similar joint business agreement, so I don't think it's a totally stupid question.
QR as far as I'm aware don't have anything similar at LHR, but I've never flown QR from LHR on a trip not starting at LHR before, so I could be wrong.
QR as far as I'm aware don't have anything similar at LHR, but I've never flown QR from LHR on a trip not starting at LHR before, so I could be wrong.
Nov 13, 2018, 8:28 am
#115
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Completely agree with orbitmic and Pilot37. I would also add that, rather than just connections, perhaps these resources could have also been dedicated to a departure and arrival service for F pax with dedicated escort and vehicle (along the lines of what LH, LX and AF do). Even if they did that "based upon availability" it would have made a lot of premium passengers very happy.
Nov 13, 2018, 11:54 am
#117
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BA GGL does not classify as VVIP, nor does QR Platinum (OWE).
The majority of VVIPs are of Qatari descent, and are Royal Family, Government Ministers, etc.
However, there are also a select number of VVIPs who are frequent flyers. I met one a couple of weeks ago, and he flies DOH-LHR-DOH-India-DOH every week, where the DOH-LHR-DOH legs are in F, and the DOH-India-DOH are in J. I can't even begin to imagine how much he spends with QR, but I'd hazard a guess at a lot!
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Dec 16, 2018, 10:40 am
#118
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Hi All,
I have a connection from AMS>LHR T5 landing at 19.55, and need to get to T3 for the 21:30 to CPT - should i be wd about the bus route or is there a possibility of this transfer? Last time i did a T5 to T3 transfer it was utter chaos at flight connections and then again when i got to T3 secuirty that i nearly missed the flight. (and no time for a quick gin in the qantas lounge!)
I have a connection from AMS>LHR T5 landing at 19.55, and need to get to T3 for the 21:30 to CPT - should i be wd about the bus route or is there a possibility of this transfer? Last time i did a T5 to T3 transfer it was utter chaos at flight connections and then again when i got to T3 secuirty that i nearly missed the flight. (and no time for a quick gin in the qantas lounge!)
Dec 16, 2018, 10:48 am
#119
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I have a connection from AMS>LHR T5 landing at 19.55, and need to get to T3 for the 21:30 to CPT - should i be wd about the bus route or is there a possibility of this transfer? Last time i did a T5 to T3 transfer it was utter chaos at flight connections and then again when i got to T3 secuirty that i nearly missed the flight. (and no time for a quick gin in the qantas lounge!)
I'm going to guess your previous experience was late morning when the main AA departures are leaving? Not that I've really had experienced any problems recently, all of my transfers in 2018 have been in the 19 to 37 minute area, T5 gate to T3 lounge. At that time of the day (20:00 hrs) I really doubt you'd experience "utter chaos". If your AMS arrives into T5B note the bus pickup point at ground level.
Dec 16, 2018, 11:51 am
#120
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Hi,
I agree with c-w-s that at that time there should not be any problems ( I did a T3-T5 transfer at 7pm) and was the only person on the transfer bus and minimal queues at T5 FCC security
Regards
TBS
I agree with c-w-s that at that time there should not be any problems ( I did a T3-T5 transfer at 7pm) and was the only person on the transfer bus and minimal queues at T5 FCC security
Regards
TBS