Transfer from LHR T5 to T3

Morning all,

In January I'm flying from DUB-LHR with BA then transferring to T3 for my flight to SFO with VS all on one PNR so my luggage will be checked through, I have a 2h5m layover.

In order to maximise my time in the CH am I better off following "flight connections" signs or heading straight out to the Taxi rank and Cab around to the Upper Class Wing for DTCI "a la JoeyC" and giving my drivers details en route?

Many thanks
Dominic

DTCI all day long isn't it Dom !!!

Hard to say which is quicker. Flight connections can take an age if you have to wait for a bus and queue for security. But if it's quiet it will probably be quicker. I've waited 20 mins to clear security in the VS private channel before now.

I recently did ex-EU from BRU>LHR and did flight connections to T3. I got the early flight from BRU that landed ~7am. Needless to say, we parked up almost on top of the connections pick up point, so it was a short walk down the escalator, on to a waiting bus and straight over to T3 re-security check point. It was pretty empty this early on and you can use the priority lane with your VS boarding pass

I found it simple and really easy - I think I would prefer this over going through the UK border and getting a cab back round especially at that time of the morning.

I'm doing it again on Tuesday so I will let you all know my updates throughout the journey!

I recently did ex-EU from BRU>LHR and did flight connections to T3. I got the early flight from BRU that landed ~7am. Needless to say, we parked up almost on top of the connections pick up point, so it was a short walk down the escalator, on to a waiting bus and straight over to T3 re-security check point. It was pretty empty this early on and you can use the priority lane with your VS boarding pass

I found it simple and really easy - I think I would prefer this over going through the UK border and getting a cab back round especially at that time of the morning.

I'm doing it again on Tuesday so I will let you all know my updates throughout the journey!

Thanks Ryan
I land at 1015 so I guess it could go either way how busy flight connections will be, I could always book my slot for DTCI and play it by ear on the day.

DTCI all day long isn't it Dom !!!

I think you know me too well Blacky