Oct 6, 2014, 11:02 am
Last edit by: oliver2002
Current MCT in VIE
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DMOS/VIE/OS/17MAY22 VIE OS TO OS VIE-VIE FROM - TO D/D D/I I/D I/I CC FLTN-FLTR ORGN EQP TM CS-CC FLTN-FLTR DEST EQP TM CS HHMM HHMM HHMM HHMM OS 3500-3999 - ---- 0100 ---- ---- -OS 3500-3999 0100 ---- 0100 INV -OS 3501-3501 0050 ---- 0050 ---- -OS 0063-0063 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0900 -OS 0075-0075 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS -OS 0025 0025 0025 0025 OS 3500-3999 -OS 0100 0100 ---- INV OS -OS 3500-3999 ---- ---- 0100 ---- OS -OS 3501-3501 ---- ---- 0050 ---- OS -OS 0063-0063 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS -OS 0075-0075 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS 3500-3999 -OS 0001-0100 ---- 0120 ---- ---- OS 3500-3999 -OS 0857-0860 ---- 0120 ---- ---- OS 3500-3999 -OS 8003-8003 ---- 0120 ---- ---- OS 3500-3999 -OS 0093-0093 IAD ---- 0115 ---- ---- OS 3500-3999 -OS 0089-0089 EWR ---- 0115 ---- ---- OS BT-OS ---- ---- ---- 0030 OS EW-OS ---- ---- 0045 0045 OS KM-OS ---- ---- 0045 0050 OS LG-OS ---- ---- ---- 0030 OS OU-OS ---- ---- ---- 0030 OS BT-OS 0063-0063 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS BT-OS 0075-0075 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS EW-OS 0063-0063 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS EW-OS 0075-0075 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS KM-OS 0063-0063 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS KM-OS 0075-0075 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS LG-OS 0063-0063 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS LG-OS 0075-0075 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS OU-OS 0063-0063 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS OU-OS 0075-0075 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS EW-OS Y ---- ---- ---- 0045 -OS KM ---- 0045 ---- 0050 OS -OS AI ---- 0045 ---- 0045 OS -OS EW ---- 0045 ---- 0045 OS Y-OS EW ---- ---- ---- 0045 OS BT-OS EW ---- ---- ---- 0045 OS KM-OS EW ---- ---- ---- 0130 OS OU-OS EW ---- ---- ---- 0045 OS PS-OS EW ---- ---- ---- 0100 OS EW-OS KM ---- ---- ---- 0130 OS EW-OS PS ---- ---- ---- 0100
Connecting in Vienna [VIE]
Jun 1, 2011, 7:04 am
#91
Join Date: May 2009
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Is there anyway to check to see of this flight usually makes it on time?
Is there a big risk of baggage not making it with such a short connection?
Inthe case of a delay would OS offer accommodations in Vie?
And lastly, I may have something's in my checked baggage which require refrigeration, if I check it through to ROV an get stuck in VIE can they somehow find my bag and give it to me for the day I'm there?
Thx
Is there a big risk of baggage not making it with such a short connection?
Inthe case of a delay would OS offer accommodations in Vie?
And lastly, I may have something's in my checked baggage which require refrigeration, if I check it through to ROV an get stuck in VIE can they somehow find my bag and give it to me for the day I'm there?
Thx
Mostly on time, out of 60 last flights, 88% on time, 5% late, 6% very late. Of course with such tight schedule, all but on time will make you miss it, but still, almost 9/10 chance, on the same PNR, I would take it.
If you make the flight, the luggage will as well. VIE is quite well organized.
About the last point, I guess that's a hard one, as it might really be tricky. I wouldn't bet on it, but it should be possible to retrieve it, if you've to overnight. I wouldn't risk it if it's really, really an issue if it's going bad, though. Keep in mind you can't import many food articles into the EU, so if you've to retrieve it in VIE, it might not be legal to take it with you.
Actually, given that it would mean a full day in VIE on Austrians bill unless they re-route you, I would definitely take that one.
Jun 1, 2011, 8:29 am
#92
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Also check if there are connections to ROV later in the day and take a list of possible and acceptable flights with you. Usually you will be rebooked on a different airline automatically or if you insist nicely.
Jun 2, 2011, 5:46 am
#93
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Location: coastal Croatia
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Here are the two main problems with this connection:
First, flights to smaller destinations in E Europe usually use the D bus gates. This gate cluster area has four security lanes for 12 gates and can get very crowded at peak times.
Second, you cannot guarantee where you will arrive. If you arrive into a D gate from TLV, you get off the plane into the terminal and then re-clear security at your gate (or gate cluster)--no problem. If you arrive in an apron position, you get on a bus and go to non-Schengen arrivals in D, go upstairs, and go through security at your gate. Not too much of a problem but waiting for all passengers to load onto a bus can take a good 10-15 minutes. But if you arrive into one of the C gates (happened to me on a recent flight from TLV) you either have to (1) go through passport control, walk the length of C, go through passport control again and then go through security at your gate or (2) go through security, wait for the bus transfer to D arrivals and then go upstairs and through security at your gate. This took 30 minutes on my last connection which you don't have.
Since it's a legal connection, OS should cover you for an overnight or rerouting but it could be a hassle in that you will arrive 24 hours late unless you can find a re-route. (The smoothest choice seems to be on FlyNikki (HG) and Siberia Airlines (S7) through Domodedovo.) If you really have to be there on the date you travel because of an important appointment, I wouldn't risk this particular connection because I think you might very well miss it based on my recent experience on a very similar routing.
First, flights to smaller destinations in E Europe usually use the D bus gates. This gate cluster area has four security lanes for 12 gates and can get very crowded at peak times.
Second, you cannot guarantee where you will arrive. If you arrive into a D gate from TLV, you get off the plane into the terminal and then re-clear security at your gate (or gate cluster)--no problem. If you arrive in an apron position, you get on a bus and go to non-Schengen arrivals in D, go upstairs, and go through security at your gate. Not too much of a problem but waiting for all passengers to load onto a bus can take a good 10-15 minutes. But if you arrive into one of the C gates (happened to me on a recent flight from TLV) you either have to (1) go through passport control, walk the length of C, go through passport control again and then go through security at your gate or (2) go through security, wait for the bus transfer to D arrivals and then go upstairs and through security at your gate. This took 30 minutes on my last connection which you don't have.
Since it's a legal connection, OS should cover you for an overnight or rerouting but it could be a hassle in that you will arrive 24 hours late unless you can find a re-route. (The smoothest choice seems to be on FlyNikki (HG) and Siberia Airlines (S7) through Domodedovo.) If you really have to be there on the date you travel because of an important appointment, I wouldn't risk this particular connection because I think you might very well miss it based on my recent experience on a very similar routing.
Jun 2, 2011, 7:52 pm
#94
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 297
Thanks for all your help.. I actually booked before I saw this last reply...
I'll have to hope for best... I am *G so perhaps that'll help with security lines??
I did call OS first and they said they have the shortest connection times in Europe and 25 minutes is legal.. I hope they're right...
I'll have to hope for best... I am *G so perhaps that'll help with security lines??
I did call OS first and they said they have the shortest connection times in Europe and 25 minutes is legal.. I hope they're right...
Jun 7, 2011, 8:17 am
#95
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 318
Opinions Requested on LHR-BKK via VIE
I am looking at flying OS between LHR and BKK in business class on 29 Sept. The challenge is that the choice is between a 30 minute connection in VIE:
OS 456 Arr: 10:50pm OS 25 Dep: 11:20pm
Or, a 4 1/4 hour connection:
OS 462 Arr: 7:05pm OS 25 Dep: 11:20pm
I would appreciation opinions on which option you would take. Neither looks very attractive to me but they have the lowest prices.
Many thanks.
OS 456 Arr: 10:50pm OS 25 Dep: 11:20pm
Or, a 4 1/4 hour connection:
OS 462 Arr: 7:05pm OS 25 Dep: 11:20pm
I would appreciation opinions on which option you would take. Neither looks very attractive to me but they have the lowest prices.
Many thanks.
Jun 7, 2011, 8:59 am
#96
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Ridgefield, CT and CGN
Posts: 455
I am looking at flying OS between LHR and BKK in business class on 29 Sept. The challenge is that the choice is between a 30 minute connection in VIE:
OS 456 Arr: 10:50pm OS 25 Dep: 11:20pm
Or, a 4 1/4 hour connection:
OS 462 Arr: 7:05pm OS 25 Dep: 11:20pm
I would appreciation opinions on which option you would take. Neither looks very attractive to me but they have the lowest prices.
Many thanks.
OS 456 Arr: 10:50pm OS 25 Dep: 11:20pm
Or, a 4 1/4 hour connection:
OS 462 Arr: 7:05pm OS 25 Dep: 11:20pm
I would appreciation opinions on which option you would take. Neither looks very attractive to me but they have the lowest prices.
Many thanks.
Jun 7, 2011, 1:24 pm
#97
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Location: London, UK
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I am looking at flying OS between LHR and BKK in business class on 29 Sept. The challenge is that the choice is between a 30 minute connection in VIE:
OS 456 Arr: 10:50pm OS 25 Dep: 11:20pm
Or, a 4 1/4 hour connection:
OS 462 Arr: 7:05pm OS 25 Dep: 11:20pm
I would appreciation opinions on which option you would take. Neither looks very attractive to me but they have the lowest prices.
Many thanks.
OS 456 Arr: 10:50pm OS 25 Dep: 11:20pm
Or, a 4 1/4 hour connection:
OS 462 Arr: 7:05pm OS 25 Dep: 11:20pm
I would appreciation opinions on which option you would take. Neither looks very attractive to me but they have the lowest prices.
Many thanks.
I usually take 462, as I did today. I did think long and hard about the 30 minute connection, because I'm really busy at work at the moment (hence being online at VIE right now), and because the connection is *usually* across the hallway in the D satellite (c.20 metre walk between gates). However, just for that 1 in 10 chance that the flight is delayed (or parked at a remote gate), I just didn't think it was worth the stress
VIE is a tiny airport, so there isn't much to do for 4 1/4 hours. But it isn't busy either (a plus for me), the Wifi is free and fast throughout the airport, and there are 4 OS lounges to explore - 5 is you are HON. The SEN lounges close at 9pm, but have marginally superior food
Having said that 466 is perfectly do-able - it's due on time tonight, and will most likely park up next to the BKK flight
Jun 8, 2011, 3:22 am
#98
Join Date: Dec 2005
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ive done both flights and would agree with the poster above, take the earlier flight and have some lounge time in Vienna. Although they do pad the flight timings ont his route all you need is a ground delay in Heathrow and you will stress yourself all the way to Vienna.
Oct 19, 2011, 8:55 am
#99
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Thoughts on this connection...Ill be in C class, but am worried we will have a bus gate.
MUC-VIE 10.55AM-12PM
VIE-NRT 1.15PM-8.30AM+1
Im assuming no time for the lounge either or will the gates be close? The MUC-VIE flight is an LH Airbus so that's good.
MUC-VIE 10.55AM-12PM
VIE-NRT 1.15PM-8.30AM+1
Im assuming no time for the lounge either or will the gates be close? The MUC-VIE flight is an LH Airbus so that's good.
Oct 19, 2011, 8:57 am
#100
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You should not have a problem even with a bus gate (which is very likely I think on MUC/VIE). 75 minutes at Vienna is fine. YOu may have time for the lounge- although it is nothing super special- all depends on if your MUC/VIE flight is early/on time. Have a good trip.
Oct 21, 2011, 2:45 pm
#101
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Even on a mainline LH A320? That's shocking that VIE would alot them a bus gate for that size aircraft unless they are that short of gate space. Is it because it is not a OS flight?
Oct 21, 2011, 4:47 pm
#102
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: VIE
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 204
If you don't have too much delay you should have no problem to catch your flight - VIE is not that big and within 30 minutes you should be able to succeed with every possible transfer (for the long-haul you'll have quiet sure some C-gate and there you have the security check just at the gate directly and just some passport control in advance) - the Business Lounge would be in the middle of the Airport (between A and C gates - you need just 5 minutes from there to the C-Gates), the Senator Lounge would be directly at the C-Gates.
Oct 24, 2011, 9:34 am
#103
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I have been bussed at VIE even off an OS 777- not sure how gates are allocated however there is a definite shortage of them at this time.
Nov 17, 2011, 4:53 am
#104
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Short connection at VIE
The following connecting is legal (bookable) but it does seem very tight, especially since you have to transfer from non-Schengen to Schengen and the outbound flight to DUS is the last one of the day:
OTP-VIE OS792 1835-1925
VIE-DUS LH3097 2000-2135
Most likely I will only have carry on luggage. There's also an alternative flight via MUC, that would leave me with two possible connecting flights to DUS, but for whatever reason I cannot get it priced on the neither lh.com or any other website.
What do you fellow flyertalkers think about that?
OTP-VIE OS792 1835-1925
VIE-DUS LH3097 2000-2135
Most likely I will only have carry on luggage. There's also an alternative flight via MUC, that would leave me with two possible connecting flights to DUS, but for whatever reason I cannot get it priced on the neither lh.com or any other website.
What do you fellow flyertalkers think about that?
Nov 17, 2011, 5:39 am
#105
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: VIE
Programs: M&M SEN
Posts: 442
Dear cas_de,
MCT in Vienna is 25min, so 35min should give you enough time. Dusseldorf flights usually get a docking gate, and if I recall correctly, so do the OTP flights if on Airbus.
Transfer time between the 2 terminals is minimal unless you hit an incoming mid/longhaul flight, which is not the case at 19.30.
David
MCT in Vienna is 25min, so 35min should give you enough time. Dusseldorf flights usually get a docking gate, and if I recall correctly, so do the OTP flights if on Airbus.
Transfer time between the 2 terminals is minimal unless you hit an incoming mid/longhaul flight, which is not the case at 19.30.
David