New England - Boston/Logan connection question
NYCommuter
Jul 1, 12, 10:58 am
I am flying into Terminal B at Boston/Logan on US Airways and have only 64 minutes to make a connection to Icelandair in Terminal E.
Is there a way of making the connection but not having to go through security again? I see that there are airport terminal bus routes, but is there a way just to walk and stay inside? It looks like the gate that I am arriving into (B19) is on the other side of a parking garage from the part of the terminal closer to Terminal E.
At Terminal E, is there a first class/Preferred/etc. security lane? Or any quick way to make it through security? I am first class on US Airways but not on the connecting airline (although I'd gladly pay any kind of fee to avoid the long security line).
Thanks!
No. The terminals are not connected past security. There's a detailed airport map at http://www.massport.com/logan-airport/inside-airport/Pages/logan-interactive-maps.html including security checkpoint locations.
Here is a link (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/new-england/1356702-connecting-term-b-e.html) to a recent discussion of connections between Terminals B and E. With just over an hour, it's doable if your flight is on time. Take a look at my walking instructions from the US Airways side of Terminal B in the linked thread, which has you cut through Terminal A on the way to Terminal E. If you walk at a brisk pace, I think this is the way to go.
NYCommuter
Jul 1, 12, 7:04 pm
Perfect. Thank you!
LoganFlyer
Jul 2, 12, 9:09 am
Terminal E does have a priority security lane; it's on the far left, or at least was last time I used that terminal. I don't know if you can pay to get access to it (unless you want to buy up to business/first class on your flight, of course.) Security in terminal E can be quite long (20-30 minutes) depending on the time of day.
Assuming you're coming from NYC, I'd *strongly* recommend taking the US shuttle an hour earlier to be safe.
I would not chance a 64 minute connection in this case. If your incoming flight is delayed, you will probably miss your connecting flight.
KPWM_Spotter
Jul 5, 12, 1:46 pm
I would not chance a 64 minute connection in this case. If your incoming flight is delayed, you will probably miss your connecting flight.
Agreed. Your best case scenario is making it to the gate just as the door is about to close. With any taxi delays, or if you're stuck at the back of the plane, you may not even be off of your first flight by the time boarding begins for your Icelandair connection.
Blumie
Jul 7, 12, 11:37 pm
Your best case scenario is making it to the gate just as the door is about to close.Not sure where this calculation comes from. With 64 minutes between flights, the OP's best case scenario is that he makes it to the gate before boarding of his connection begins. Worse case scenario is that he misses his flight. I agree that it's on the tight side, but if his flight to BOS is on time, he should be fine.
NYCommuter
Jul 13, 12, 6:54 pm
Thanks for all of the advice.
For the trip back, arriving in Terminal E, going through customs and then heading to US Airways in Terminal B, are there are any similar time-saving tips, which were great?
I assume that there is a Preferred checkpoint lane for US Airways in terminal B-hopefully- but any tips on getting through Customs quickly and making the trek back to terminal B would be most appreciated.