Remind me not to fly CX out of ORD again
Jun 12, 2018, 10:12 pm
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Jun 12, 2018, 10:35 pm
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Jun 12, 2018, 11:14 pm
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Jun 12, 2018, 11:16 pm
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I don't think this is correct. The Canada transborder flights and anything else such as DUB that does CBP preclearance shouldn't go to the international terminal.
Jun 13, 2018, 9:47 pm
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EI, EY and others that use pre-clearance DO arrive at Terminal 5, although they arrive as domestic flights. Although it is still not possible to take the airside shuttle from T5 to T3 for connections. Only the other way.
Jul 15, 2018, 3:45 pm
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I am flying ORD to HKG in a few weeks on a Thursday. Originating at ORD and hand baggage only.
So I should check-in on-line, go through TSA in T3, use the Flagship Lounge in T3, and then go over to T5 for the CX flight?
Assuming I have all that right, it is an airside transfer from T3 to T5 on a bus that leaves from different gates in T3, but there is a mid-day break so the driver can go to lunch (but no one seems certain of the times)?
Per https://www.flychicago.com/ohare/myf...s/default.aspx
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So I should check-in on-line, go through TSA in T3, use the Flagship Lounge in T3, and then go over to T5 for the CX flight?
Assuming I have all that right, it is an airside transfer from T3 to T5 on a bus that leaves from different gates in T3, but there is a mid-day break so the driver can go to lunch (but no one seems certain of the times)?
Per https://www.flychicago.com/ohare/myf...s/default.aspx
International Connections
The International Terminal 5 is not connected to the domestic terminals and is accessible via the Airport Transit System (ATS). If you arrive on a domestic flight and must connect to an international flight, you have two options: 1.) you can take the ATS and pass through the security checkpoint in Terminal 5 or 2.) you can take a Terminal Transfer Bus (TTB) from Terminal 3 to Terminal 5 and bypass the security checkpoint in Terminal 5. The Terminal Transfer Bus service is year round with operation hours as follows: 10:00 am - 8:30 pm. If you are arrivng into the domestic terminals and need to collect your luggage (exit the security side of the airport) and recheck in T5, you will not be able to use this service. Terminal Transfer Bus (TTB) Terminal 3 Pickup Locations
The International Terminal 5 is not connected to the domestic terminals and is accessible via the Airport Transit System (ATS). If you arrive on a domestic flight and must connect to an international flight, you have two options: 1.) you can take the ATS and pass through the security checkpoint in Terminal 5 or 2.) you can take a Terminal Transfer Bus (TTB) from Terminal 3 to Terminal 5 and bypass the security checkpoint in Terminal 5. The Terminal Transfer Bus service is year round with operation hours as follows: 10:00 am - 8:30 pm. If you are arrivng into the domestic terminals and need to collect your luggage (exit the security side of the airport) and recheck in T5, you will not be able to use this service. Terminal Transfer Bus (TTB) Terminal 3 Pickup Locations
- Gate G17
- Gate K20
- Gate L24
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Aug 5, 2018, 1:12 am
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Only had carry-on bags so checked-in on-line and printed out my boarding pass.
Went through PreCheck in T3 and used the Flagship Lounge.
Rather funny. The agent at the AA lounge said, "Cathay is way better than we are." Who am I to disagree? But the AA lounge is far better at ORD.
Was told the shuttle bus driver takes lunch from 1:30 to 2:30. So at 2:20 I show up at the bus counter at K20 only to be told that the bus will not actually start-up again until 2:50 (CX departure is at 3:30).
The bus arrives at 2:50 and we all board. Make one stop at what I think was G17, but no one else boards the bus.
Arrive in T5 at 3:05. Decent walk to the CX gate.
As I am walking, CX calls to ask where I am [nice]. I tell them I am two minutes away and others on the bus, behind me, are coming for the flight as well.
Arrive at the gate, docs checked, and board.
All worked.
For those seeking a little less stress in life, I would suggest taking the 1:00 bus over, which will give you far too much time in the BA Lounge, but no rush.
Went through PreCheck in T3 and used the Flagship Lounge.
Rather funny. The agent at the AA lounge said, "Cathay is way better than we are." Who am I to disagree? But the AA lounge is far better at ORD.
Was told the shuttle bus driver takes lunch from 1:30 to 2:30. So at 2:20 I show up at the bus counter at K20 only to be told that the bus will not actually start-up again until 2:50 (CX departure is at 3:30).
The bus arrives at 2:50 and we all board. Make one stop at what I think was G17, but no one else boards the bus.
Arrive in T5 at 3:05. Decent walk to the CX gate.
As I am walking, CX calls to ask where I am [nice]. I tell them I am two minutes away and others on the bus, behind me, are coming for the flight as well.
Arrive at the gate, docs checked, and board.
All worked.
For those seeking a little less stress in life, I would suggest taking the 1:00 bus over, which will give you far too much time in the BA Lounge, but no rush.
Aug 28, 2018, 1:20 pm
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I'm doing a separate ticket on AA into ORD, arriving around 11am, with hand luggage only. So I'll plan to enjoy the Flagship Lounge for about 2 hours, then take the 1pm bus over to T5.
Does anyone know how far it is from the BA lounge to the CX gate?
Aug 28, 2018, 2:08 pm
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Aug 28, 2018, 2:19 pm
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After the Flagship lounge, before getting on the CX flight to HKG (where I'm sure they serve a full meal), I can't imagine I'd need much.
Aug 28, 2018, 2:33 pm
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A little better than that, but only a little.
Sometimes, at T5 check-in I've been given "invitations" to other lounges. They are not much better than BA, but at least the AF-KL lounge has windows...
PS Post 18 says CX now uses Gate M15.
Sometimes, at T5 check-in I've been given "invitations" to other lounges. They are not much better than BA, but at least the AF-KL lounge has windows...
PS Post 18 says CX now uses Gate M15.
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Aug 28, 2018, 5:39 pm
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As a UA 1K you have the option of flying UA out of T1 with pre check and a larger lounge. I find the service on CX far superior to AA and UA to Asia. The staff in the BA F lounge is outstanding. Yes small and crowded at times but enjoyable if you get there early enough. YMMV.
Aug 30, 2018, 5:10 am
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If the BA lounge is best avoided, should I just hang out at the gate area? Or is the BA lounge at least a little better than that? I'd assume they'll at least have drinks and some snacks.
After the Flagship lounge, before getting on the CX flight to HKG (where I'm sure they serve a full meal), I can't imagine I'd need much.
After the Flagship lounge, before getting on the CX flight to HKG (where I'm sure they serve a full meal), I can't imagine I'd need much.
Aug 30, 2018, 6:52 am
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