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Aug 31, 2014, 9:40 am
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AFAIK, Delta now has 2x mainline service MHT-ATL-MHT.
I'm testing AMS-JFK-X-LGA-MHT in two weeks, mostly due to the 17:15 KLM departure from AMS, which effectively gives me the entire day. I only have a carry-on and Global Entry; so I'm thinking the 1 hour 55 minute connection (JFK-LGA transfer after 19:20 in the evening) should be quite doable (TSA Pre-Check, and all).
Aug 31, 2014, 11:53 am
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I'm testing AMS-JFK-X-LGA-MHT in two weeks, mostly due to the 17:15 KLM departure from AMS, which effectively gives me the entire day. I only have a carry-on and Global Entry; so I'm thinking the 1 hour 55 minute connection (JFK-LGA transfer after 19:20 in the evening) should be quite doable (TSA Pre-Check, and all).
Aug 31, 2014, 12:07 pm
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It is really quick; add another 5-10 minutes for the wait for one, and a few more depending on which stop you want (employee, D, C, B).
Aug 31, 2014, 1:35 pm
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First DL flight in 15 years 
Booked with a four hour connection in SLC. There is a connection that's only an hour or so in SLC (but it was twice the price when I booked).
Is there any possibility that I could get put on the earlier connection? Will there definitely be a fee? I have no DL status (obviously) but am AS MVPG. Tips/tricks/wisdom?
Would be happy to be pointed to a thread that answers
TIA
Booked with a four hour connection in SLC. There is a connection that's only an hour or so in SLC (but it was twice the price when I booked).
Is there any possibility that I could get put on the earlier connection? Will there definitely be a fee? I have no DL status (obviously) but am AS MVPG. Tips/tricks/wisdom?
Would be happy to be pointed to a thread that answers
TIA
Aug 31, 2014, 2:05 pm
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Aug 31, 2014, 2:46 pm
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THANKS! I do expect the flight to arrive a "bit' earlier than blocked time. Was hoping to "try out" the new American Express Centurion Lounge at LGA; so I'll probably just Uber-X over to LGA. (partly also due to the fact that I'll be pretty tired at that hour, being on CET, and having been up prior to 6am)
I wonder if it's possible to get through Security Theater in B with a boarding pass for C. (It's not like the TSA pays all that much attention.)
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First DL flight in 15 years
Booked with a four hour connection in SLC. There is a connection that's only an hour or so in SLC (but it was twice the price when I booked).
Is there any possibility that I could get put on the earlier connection? Will there definitely be a fee? I have no DL status (obviously) but am AS MVPG. Tips/tricks/wisdom?
Would be happy to be pointed to a thread that answers
TIA
Booked with a four hour connection in SLC. There is a connection that's only an hour or so in SLC (but it was twice the price when I booked).
Is there any possibility that I could get put on the earlier connection? Will there definitely be a fee? I have no DL status (obviously) but am AS MVPG. Tips/tricks/wisdom?
Would be happy to be pointed to a thread that answers
TIA
You can see DL's rules on same day travel changes here.
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Aug 31, 2014, 3:11 pm
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Unfortunately (for those of us on DL, not you this trip) the Centurion Lounge is in B, and there doesn't appear to be any airside connection with C/D.
I wonder if it's possible to get through Security Theater in B with a boarding pass for C. (It's not like the TSA pays all that much attention.)
I wonder if it's possible to get through Security Theater in B with a boarding pass for C. (It's not like the TSA pays all that much attention.)
but, definitely requires the inter-terminal bus :
I was greeted by Sharon, who was fabulous. She couldn’t have greeted me with any more enthusiasm than she did. She explained I’d have to take a bus to the other terminal, though suggested I stay in the lounge as long as possible. I was curious what her background was (like, do they hire people with airline experience or American Express experience?). Interestingly she had worked for Delta for over 30 years, and then American Express for several years, so you couldn’t pick a more “qualified” person to welcome you at the lounge.
It’s less than a five minute bus ride, and the bus runs frequently. Took me maybe 15 minutes from leaving the lounge to get to the Delta terminal.
Definitely one of my more interesting multi-segment itineraries :
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Aug 31, 2014, 3:28 pm
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They'll look at the booking for both flights and if they agree that the later one is in danger of being overbooked, will book you onto the earlier one for free.
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The Centurion lounge is outside security according to their website, so you shouldn't need to deal with TSA at B nor would an airside transfer help. I'm hoping to try it out before a DL flight in October. It looks like it's possible to walk between terminals but might require going outside. The bus may be faster.
BTW, I also plan to try the Q70 on that trip. I'm staying at Le Parker Meridien just south of the park, and it looks like Q70 to Roosevelt and then F or R to 57th St should be an easy trip.
BTW, I also plan to try the Q70 on that trip. I'm staying at Le Parker Meridien just south of the park, and it looks like Q70 to Roosevelt and then F or R to 57th St should be an easy trip.
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Aug 31, 2014, 5:07 pm
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There will definitely be a $50.00 fee and you can only confirm the change if the same fare bucket is available. Otherwise you will be standby and priority will be given to medallions on standby. If the earlier flight was selling for double the price then it's probably pretty full and you likely won't get on the earlier one. Call DL the day of the flight and ask if they have Same Day Confirmed availability for the earlier flight. If they don't then ask to be put on standby, and go to the departure gate when you get to SLC and make sure you're on the standby list.
You can see DL's rules on same day travel changes here.
You can see DL's rules on same day travel changes here.
There is one exception to that. Before checking in, look to see how heavily booked your scheduled flight is. If it looks heavy, tell the person checking you in that you do not care which flight you are on, but as it seems that the connecting flight may be overbooked, you are willing to get on the earlier one.
They'll look at the booking for both flights and if they agree that the later one is in danger of being overbooked, will book you onto the earlier one for free.
They'll look at the booking for both flights and if they agree that the later one is in danger of being overbooked, will book you onto the earlier one for free.
Thanks to you both.
Aug 31, 2014, 8:42 pm
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I am on Delta LGA-MHT, but I recalled Ben tried the lounge while flying Delta; so I figured I'd give it a shot.... time permitting, of course.
but, definitely requires the inter-terminal bus :
but, definitely requires the inter-terminal bus :
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It's been quite a day. Very busy with packing and organizing. Other than putting some things in my backpack, and one last load of laundry to do in the morning, I'm ready to head back to college tomorrow afternoon. Junior year, here I come.
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