Aeromexico long layover @ MEX question
Nov 25, 2017, 3:51 am
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Aeromexico long layover @ MEX question
Hi there,
I will be flying HAV-MEX-AMS next wee, with a 14hr layover at MEX (arrival 9am, departure 11pm). I booked a hotel in the city. I was wondering 2 things:
1. Is it possible to drop my suitcase at the transfer belt upon passing customs, so that I do not need to carry it with me into the city?
2. Is it possible to get airside, hop by the lounge, go landside/into the city and come back in the evening for my flight?
Thanks in advance!
I will be flying HAV-MEX-AMS next wee, with a 14hr layover at MEX (arrival 9am, departure 11pm). I booked a hotel in the city. I was wondering 2 things:
1. Is it possible to drop my suitcase at the transfer belt upon passing customs, so that I do not need to carry it with me into the city?
2. Is it possible to get airside, hop by the lounge, go landside/into the city and come back in the evening for my flight?
Thanks in advance!
Nov 25, 2017, 10:01 am
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1. Is it possible to drop my suitcase at the transfer belt upon passing customs, so that I do not need to carry it with me into the city?
If the bag is tagged through, yes. Just drop it off to the right after you go through customs.
2. Is it possible to get airside, hop by the lounge, go landside/into the city and come back in the evening for my flight?
Not sure. There's no segregation for domestic/international so you aren't in a "already completed departure formalities" area, but I'm not sure where the exit points are for domestic arrivals. Those flights may also be funneled down an arrivals/bag claim area, but again, completely unsure.
If the bag is tagged through, yes. Just drop it off to the right after you go through customs.
2. Is it possible to get airside, hop by the lounge, go landside/into the city and come back in the evening for my flight?
Not sure. There's no segregation for domestic/international so you aren't in a "already completed departure formalities" area, but I'm not sure where the exit points are for domestic arrivals. Those flights may also be funneled down an arrivals/bag claim area, but again, completely unsure.
Nov 25, 2017, 6:11 pm
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1: I agree with eastbay, and that's what I did last time.
2: yes, you can. There's a security stationed at exit (mostly for staff), they may ask you why, but I explained that I realized I have so many hours until my flight departs and I wanted to go to the city, I was let pass through.
2: yes, you can. There's a security stationed at exit (mostly for staff), they may ask you why, but I explained that I realized I have so many hours until my flight departs and I wanted to go to the city, I was let pass through.
Nov 26, 2017, 11:12 am
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mods, I think this thread should be moved to Mexico section, because these questions are to do more with mex airport, not with am.
Nov 29, 2017, 10:00 pm
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Forget reclearing security just to go to the lounge. The lounge food sucks, and is not worth the hassle if you're going into town anyway. Plenty of good and cheap eats in town.
Nov 29, 2017, 10:19 pm
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I figured it was for a shower, coffee, toilet, etc .... not clear if it was a day room booked in the city or something that wouldn't be available until later in the day.
Dec 10, 2017, 5:23 am
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Hey btw, are there in fact shower at these lounges?
I've been to the AM lounge 2-3 times now on really extended layovers. I just buy access at the door for like $30 without PP membership or anything, it's a steal, gets me out of that crappy/crowded terminal. I have never seen any showers though. I've been to both locations that I'm aware of, sort of a strange setup really. I saw a little spa area once that was closed, but that's about it.
I've been to the AM lounge 2-3 times now on really extended layovers. I just buy access at the door for like $30 without PP membership or anything, it's a steal, gets me out of that crappy/crowded terminal. I have never seen any showers though. I've been to both locations that I'm aware of, sort of a strange setup really. I saw a little spa area once that was closed, but that's about it.
Dec 10, 2017, 11:45 am
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Is there an extra charge to use it? I would've liked to use it last time I was there since the layover is always really long for me, but the spa seemed to be closed and there wasn't really any info on their website about a shower or the spa exactly at least not that I could find.
, I'll def be using it next time!