Change of terminals LHR query
Jul 26, 2021, 9:44 am
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Change of terminals LHR query
LAX-LHR-Athens in a week. Our layover arrives in Terminal 3, but need to get to T5 (1st class tix). I realize we take the connections bus and we have plenty of time between flts, but is there any consideration/faster lines at security in getting from one terminal to the other for 1st? Don't think it matters but it is American Airlines/British Airways (oper by BA) 1st class to LHR, BA Club world to Athens (as there is no 1st class on 2nd leg). We are planning on spending our 4 hr layover at Concorde.
Cheers!
Cheers!
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jul 26, 2021 at 10:00 am Reason: Wrong forum, Will moved to BA forum
Jul 26, 2021, 10:02 am
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I don't think you will be coming in to T3 next week on AA tbh.
However, just to answer, there is no fast track available on that connection either in terms of the transfer or at security after you go through connections at T5.
However, just to answer, there is no fast track available on that connection either in terms of the transfer or at security after you go through connections at T5.
Jul 26, 2021, 10:29 am
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Also there’s no Concorde Lounge, just the terrace area of the Gold lounge.
There’s also no Club World to Athens, but an eco seat with the middle seat blocked… but I’m sure you are aware of this
There’s also no Club World to Athens, but an eco seat with the middle seat blocked… but I’m sure you are aware of this
Jul 26, 2021, 11:56 am
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Jul 26, 2021, 12:39 pm
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Jul 26, 2021, 1:11 pm
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Thank you, I was expecting to stay in T5, but on the BA website under manage my flt, it says T3. I hope you are right.
Jul 26, 2021, 1:22 pm
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LAX-LHR-Athens in a week. Our layover arrives in Terminal 3, but need to get to T5 (1st class tix). I realize we take the connections bus and we have plenty of time between flts, but is there any consideration/faster lines at security in getting from one terminal to the other for 1st? Don't think it matters but it is American Airlines/British Airways (oper by BA) 1st class to LHR, BA Club world to Athens (as there is no 1st class on 2nd leg). We are planning on spending our 4 hr layover at Concorde.
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Cheers!
Jul 26, 2021, 1:24 pm
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Jul 26, 2021, 1:30 pm
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Ah. I didn't read it properly! Definitely not sure why its showing T3 then. Disregarding OP's question re: LAX, BA aren't due to move back until after 10/8 with the date TBC.
Jul 26, 2021, 1:37 pm
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If OP is booked on that, enjoy! If booked on a different flight on Friday, definitely worth trying to change to that one. And if flying on another day, well enjoy CE.
Jul 26, 2021, 3:30 pm
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I know, right? Is operated by BA. Only the first leg was ticketed as AA, but again, op as BA. It DOES make sense about T5. I'll keep an eye.
Jul 26, 2021, 6:20 pm
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Well, it's worth noting that BA is flying a 787 to ATH with Club World seats on Friday next week - BA 636.
If OP is booked on that, enjoy! If booked on a different flight on Friday, definitely worth trying to change to that one. And if flying on another day, well enjoy CE.
If OP is booked on that, enjoy! If booked on a different flight on Friday, definitely worth trying to change to that one. And if flying on another day, well enjoy CE.
Jul 26, 2021, 6:24 pm
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Depart at 18:45, Thu 05 Aug 2021
Los Angeles International (CA) Terminal 0
AA0134FirstConfirmedBoeing 777 jet
10H 30M
Operated by American AirlinesArrive at 13:15, Fri 06 Aug 2021
Heathrow (London) Terminal 3
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cut/pasted right off my "Manage my flight" on British Airways webpage. I still don't believe it will be 3.
Los Angeles International (CA) Terminal 0
AA0134FirstConfirmedBoeing 777 jet
10H 30M
Operated by American AirlinesArrive at 13:15, Fri 06 Aug 2021Heathrow (London) Terminal 3
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cut/pasted right off my "Manage my flight" on British Airways webpage. I still don't believe it will be 3.