koconnor214 Posted May 18, 2022 #1 Share Posted May 18, 2022 My airline (AA) changed the time of my flight from Barcelona on June 4 from 1:30pm to 9:40am. The ship docks at 6am; is making that flight at all possible if we arranged for a private transfer? The later options are weird connections or on other airlines so I thought I’d ask the community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blag Posted May 18, 2022 #2 Share Posted May 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, koconnor214 said: My airline (AA) changed the time of my flight from Barcelona on June 4 from 1:30pm to 9:40am. The ship docks at 6am; is making that flight at all possible if we arranged for a private transfer? The later options are weird connections or on other airlines so I thought I’d ask the community. Highly unlikely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted May 18, 2022 #3 Share Posted May 18, 2022 I would agree with Blag, although my daughter just came off a 2 day TA cruise on the Wonder of the Seas at Barcelona. They were booked on a 10:30am flight with the ship due to dock at 7am. In the event the couldn’t get off until 9am & they still made the flight, but they did only have hand luggage & were rushed by RCL by coach from the dockside to the airport, then had to run all the way to the gate after security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantlogincaptain Posted May 18, 2022 #4 Share Posted May 18, 2022 1 hour ago, koconnor214 said: My airline (AA) changed the time of my flight from Barcelona on June 4 from 1:30pm to 9:40am. The ship docks at 6am; is making that flight at all possible if we arranged for a private transfer? The later options are weird connections or on other airlines so I thought I’d ask the community. If you disembark at 6am it is possible, just. At that time of day 20 mins in a tai would have you at the airport, but as others have mentioned any delays would be pushing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted May 18, 2022 #5 Share Posted May 18, 2022 The posted time for docking isn't the time passengers are allowed off the ship – that depends on the ship getting cleared by port and immigration authorities. So you shouldn't plan on getting off at 6, and that makes your window even smaller than you expect. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurieb Posted May 18, 2022 #6 Share Posted May 18, 2022 I would get on the phone with the airline right away and have them change your flight. I've had to do it several times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEESRE Posted May 18, 2022 #7 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Azamara Have booked all our flights and our flight from Barcelona on disembarkation is 1015am so they must think that they can get us to the airport in Barcelona in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koconnor214 Posted May 18, 2022 Author #8 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Thanks, everyone! Coincidentally, I was on an AA flight this morning back home; I got off the flight and went directly to the Admiral’s Club…was able to speak with a great agent there and she got on the phone and went to bat for me to find a later, better connection (one seat opened up on BA while she was speaking with them). I quoted you guys as to definitely not being able to make the earlier flight! It’s still somewhat early (11:30am) and through Heathrow on BA but much better than 9:40am! Thanks again! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare travelberlin Posted May 18, 2022 #9 Share Posted May 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, koconnor214 said: Thanks, everyone! Coincidentally, I was on an AA flight this morning back home; I got off the flight and went directly to the Admiral’s Club…was able to speak with a great agent there and she got on the phone and went to bat for me to find a later, better connection (one seat opened up on BA while she was speaking with them). I quoted you guys as to definitely not being able to make the earlier flight! It’s still somewhat early (11:30am) and through Heathrow on BA but much better than 9:40am! Thanks again! Better for you👍 Ivi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted May 19, 2022 #10 Share Posted May 19, 2022 12 hours ago, koconnor214 said: Thanks, everyone! Coincidentally, I was on an AA flight this morning back home; I got off the flight and went directly to the Admiral’s Club…was able to speak with a great agent there and she got on the phone and went to bat for me to find a later, better connection (one seat opened up on BA while she was speaking with them). I quoted you guys as to definitely not being able to make the earlier flight! It’s still somewhat early (11:30am) and through Heathrow on BA but much better than 9:40am! Thanks again! That sounds much better - well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les37b Posted May 19, 2022 #11 Share Posted May 19, 2022 16 hours ago, koconnor214 said: Thanks, everyone! Coincidentally, I was on an AA flight this morning back home; I got off the flight and went directly to the Admiral’s Club…was able to speak with a great agent there and she got on the phone and went to bat for me to find a later, better connection (one seat opened up on BA while she was speaking with them). I quoted you guys as to definitely not being able to make the earlier flight! It’s still somewhat early (11:30am) and through Heathrow on BA but much better than 9:40am! Thanks again! 11.30 is a realistic flight departure time and very doable. How are you planning on getting to the airport? I'd be inclined to check what other arrivals you have on the day as you will be sharing with them the queue for Taxis. If you berth at the world trade centre, then that would be great. Hopefully you are able to disembark at 7 to 7.30 and I really don't think you should have anything to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted May 19, 2022 #12 Share Posted May 19, 2022 I would prebook my cab with welcome pickups or equivalent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted May 19, 2022 #13 Share Posted May 19, 2022 We have had the cabs in Barcelona cruise port sit in line and not accept passengers until 8:00. Not sure if it was a union thing or what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurieb Posted May 19, 2022 #14 Share Posted May 19, 2022 On 5/18/2022 at 10:43 AM, LEESRE said: Azamara Have booked all our flights and our flight from Barcelona on disembarkation is 1015am so they must think that they can get us to the airport in Barcelona in time. Is the ship overnight in port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baynanno1 Posted May 19, 2022 #15 Share Posted May 19, 2022 16 minutes ago, laurieb said: Is the ship overnight in port? Original post stated : "the ship docks at 6am" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEESRE Posted May 20, 2022 #16 Share Posted May 20, 2022 15 hours ago, laurieb said: Is the ship overnight in port? No the ship is not overnight in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurieb Posted May 20, 2022 #17 Share Posted May 20, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, Baynanno1 said: Original post stated : "the ship docks at 6am" Original post was made by a different person than who I quoted. Edited May 20, 2022 by laurieb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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