Worried about Connection in DTW
Aug 16, 2017, 12:45 pm
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Worried about Connection in DTW
I'm flying YYZ-DTW-PEK, on DL 4777 (dep. 10.15, arr. 11.27) connecting to DL 189 (dep. 13.43). I have about an hour and fifteen minutes to make my connection, but my US-bound flights from YYZ are frequently delayed.
I'm also checking two bags – I know they're checked through straight to PEK, but I'm afraid that if the connex is tight, I'll make my plane without my luggage.
Is this a reasonable buffer time, or should I be concerned? What are DL's policies on protection/accommodation if I miss DL 189 – will they cover hotel overnight? Should I pre-emptively book delay insurance for this trip?
I'm also checking two bags – I know they're checked through straight to PEK, but I'm afraid that if the connex is tight, I'll make my plane without my luggage.
Is this a reasonable buffer time, or should I be concerned? What are DL's policies on protection/accommodation if I miss DL 189 – will they cover hotel overnight? Should I pre-emptively book delay insurance for this trip?
Aug 16, 2017, 2:43 pm
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Are you already ticketed?
Personally I wouldn't sweat a 75 minute connection at DTW, though if there is a critical need to make that flight you might want to take an earlier YYZ-DTW flight.
If you miss the DTW-PEK direct, you may be able to reroute through PVG and then connect to PEK on China Eastern.
Personally I wouldn't sweat a 75 minute connection at DTW, though if there is a critical need to make that flight you might want to take an earlier YYZ-DTW flight.
If you miss the DTW-PEK direct, you may be able to reroute through PVG and then connect to PEK on China Eastern.
Aug 16, 2017, 2:49 pm
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The issue is not whether 1:15 is doable, it is. The issue is that YYZ-DTW is often delayed. Given that the consequences of misconnecting are significant (lousy rerouting and likely in what's left over for seats), I would take an earlier YYZ departure unless there is something which stops you from leaving earlier.
Aug 16, 2017, 3:17 pm
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I flew YYZ-DTW (d. 950 a. 1103) and connected to DTW-NRT (d.12:25) with lots of time to spare. The YYZ-DTW CRJ flew JFK-YYZ on the earlier leg if that helps. You will probably be able to route through another city in case of IRROPS.
Aug 16, 2017, 3:34 pm
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Aug 16, 2017, 4:19 pm
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I'm flying YYZ-DTW-PEK, on DL 4777 (dep. 10.15, arr. 11.27) connecting to DL 189 (dep. 13.43). I have about an hour and fifteen minutes to make my connection, but my US-bound flights from YYZ are frequently delayed.
I'm also checking two bags – I know they're checked through straight to PEK, but I'm afraid that if the connex is tight, I'll make my plane without my luggage.
Is this a reasonable buffer time, or should I be concerned? What are DL's policies on protection/accommodation if I miss DL 189 – will they cover hotel overnight? Should I pre-emptively book delay insurance for this trip?
I'm also checking two bags – I know they're checked through straight to PEK, but I'm afraid that if the connex is tight, I'll make my plane without my luggage.
Is this a reasonable buffer time, or should I be concerned? What are DL's policies on protection/accommodation if I miss DL 189 – will they cover hotel overnight? Should I pre-emptively book delay insurance for this trip?
Aug 16, 2017, 4:31 pm
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I have a personal rule for international trips that has served me well. I always book or change to give me at at least 2 shots to make my connection whenever possible. I have never missed an international connection because of this rule
Aug 16, 2017, 5:38 pm
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I flew the same connection a few weeks ago -- YYZ-DTW-NRT. The YYZ-DTW flight number was 4062 for many weeks -- checking flightaware.com back to early July, there was 1 day when it arrived at 125 pm, but mostly by 11 am, occasionally as late as 1130 pm.
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Aug 16, 2017, 6:51 pm
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I must have logged over 100 YYZ DTW ITNL connections on DL and NW during this millennium. I have not missed one yet even with late DTW arrival or WX IRROPs
I must have logged over 100 YYZ DTW ITNL connections on DL and NW during this millennium. I have not missed one yet even with late DTW arrival or WX IRROPs
Aug 17, 2017, 4:57 am
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Um, 11:27-13:43 is 2.5 hours, not 1.5 hours. Or is there a typo in the time? I see today's DL189 leaves at 12:43.
Aug 17, 2017, 12:48 pm
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Aug 17, 2017, 1:37 pm
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Are you flying YYZ-DTW in F? I would also consider doing a Same Day Change to an earlier flight, also get to spend some more time in the DTW SC before that long flight....
Aug 17, 2017, 1:39 pm
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Aug 17, 2017, 1:53 pm
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Having just received a weather waiver notice for a JFK connection tomorrow (8/18), I just switched to a slightly earlier connection through ATL. (I really dislike the JFK T4 SC in the afternoon/early evening, too!)