AS LAX transfer Q
Jun 28, 2016, 3:34 pm
#1
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AS LAX transfer Q
I'm looking at taking AS SEA-LIR via LAX. AS doesn't want to allow a shorter transfer time (52mins) that would make it a single day trip. Any thoughts on if a 7:38AM-8:30AM landing/take off timeline is realistic?
Currently it looks like both parts of the connection are in Terminal 6 (Gate 66 to 65A). I don't want to bank of them being next door, but this seems abundant for a same terminal transfer.
Thoughts?
Currently it looks like both parts of the connection are in Terminal 6 (Gate 66 to 65A). I don't want to bank of them being next door, but this seems abundant for a same terminal transfer.
Thoughts?
Jun 28, 2016, 3:43 pm
#2
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I'm looking at taking AS SEA-LIR via LAX. AS doesn't want to allow a shorter transfer time (52mins) that would make it a single day trip. Any thoughts on if a 7:38AM-8:30AM landing/take off timeline is realistic?
Currently it looks like both parts of the connection are in Terminal 6 (Gate 66 to 65A). I don't want to bank of them being next door, but this seems abundant for a same terminal transfer.
Thoughts?
Currently it looks like both parts of the connection are in Terminal 6 (Gate 66 to 65A). I don't want to bank of them being next door, but this seems abundant for a same terminal transfer.
Thoughts?
Jun 28, 2016, 3:45 pm
#3
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LAX MCT
The LAX MCT is your issue. Alaska to Alaska Domestic to international connections can't be smaller than 1hr 30, and it is even longer in reverse (see below).
STANDARD.D/D...D/I...I/D...I/I.
ONLINE 1.10 1.30 2.00 2.00
OFFLINE 1.10 1.30 2.00 2.00
Your intuition is correct, both flights will operate out of T6 but you never know when IROPS will pop up and wreck the day. Flying on two O/W tickets to try to cut down the connection time can be done but is a risky. Maybe try calling and having a agent book it by hand??
STANDARD.D/D...D/I...I/D...I/I.
ONLINE 1.10 1.30 2.00 2.00
OFFLINE 1.10 1.30 2.00 2.00
Your intuition is correct, both flights will operate out of T6 but you never know when IROPS will pop up and wreck the day. Flying on two O/W tickets to try to cut down the connection time can be done but is a risky. Maybe try calling and having a agent book it by hand??
Jun 28, 2016, 3:50 pm
#4
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The LAX MCT is your issue. Alaska to Alaska Domestic to international connections can't be smaller than 1hr 30, and it is even longer in reverse (see below).
STANDARD.D/D...D/I...I/D...I/I.
ONLINE 1.10 1.30 2.00 2.00
OFFLINE 1.10 1.30 2.00 2.00
Your intuition is correct, both flights will operate out of T6 but you never know when IROPS will pop up and wreck the day. Flying on two O/W tickets to try to cut down the connection time can be done but is a risky. Maybe try calling and having a agent book it by hand??
STANDARD.D/D...D/I...I/D...I/I.
ONLINE 1.10 1.30 2.00 2.00
OFFLINE 1.10 1.30 2.00 2.00
Your intuition is correct, both flights will operate out of T6 but you never know when IROPS will pop up and wreck the day. Flying on two O/W tickets to try to cut down the connection time can be done but is a risky. Maybe try calling and having a agent book it by hand??
Jun 28, 2016, 4:01 pm
#5
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. I definitely I think OP should call if they haven't already and see what a agent will book for them.
Jun 28, 2016, 4:11 pm
#6
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Regarding timeline, I was looking at 9/20, specifically. Though the current times are a little concerning.
Jun 28, 2016, 4:14 pm
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Jun 28, 2016, 8:03 pm
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Don't have EF access, but I suspect the MCT above is the generic one for LAX and not the specific one for AS-AS connections. The AS-AS specific MCT is likely shorter. I know the DL-DL MCT for D-D and D-I connections is only 35 minutes at LAX.
Jun 28, 2016, 8:03 pm
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I would be more concerned about a delayed landing into LAX due to runway congestion. All my recent flights via LAX have had long taxi times due to the on-going runaway construction.
Jun 28, 2016, 9:47 pm
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Jun 28, 2016, 10:05 pm
#12
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Interesting though, I can't get those flights to come up on other travel sites, specifically Expedia and Google flights. With regards to the Op's concern, of everything is running on time, which it generally is on first flights of the day, the connection is easy, probably not more than 5 minute walk to the next gate. Lax is easy to connect in.
Jun 29, 2016, 1:36 am
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Ever since AS moved to T6 taxi times have been ridiculous. I am giddy when we land/depart on the south complex (landing on the south is rare, takeoffs aren't as rare these days).
Jun 29, 2016, 10:44 am
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