Jun 5, 2014, 1:13 pm
Last edit by: oliver2002
Welcome to the FRA connection thread! If you are new to FRA or this thread, please read the first post where you will find a summary of all pertinent information before asking more specific questions.
Current MCT in FRA connecting to/from LH:
Current MCT in FRA connecting to/from LH:
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DMLH/FRA/LH/17MAY22 FRA LH TO LH FRA-FRA 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 LH BUS - ---- ---- ---- 0100 LH - TRN 0100 0100 0100 0100 LH BR - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH CA - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH CN - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH EG - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH ET - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH IN - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH JP - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH QA - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH SG - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH TH - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH US - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH ZA - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH - US ---- 0100 ---- 0100 LH KJR - ---- 0100 ---- ---- LH KWQ - ---- 0100 ---- ---- LH QDU - ---- 0100 ---- ---- LH QKL - ---- 0100 ---- ---- LH QKU - ---- 0100 ---- ---- LH ZWS - ---- 0100 ---- ---- LH KLT BUS - ---- 0100 ---- ---- LH SDA BUS - ---- 0100 ---- ---- LH 0400-0799 - ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH Y- TRN 0100 ---- ---- ---- LH KJR Y- 0100 ---- ---- ---- LH KWQ Y- 0100 ---- ---- ---- LH QDU Y- 0100 ---- ---- ---- LH QKL Y- 0100 ---- ---- ---- LH QKU Y- 0100 ---- ---- ---- LH ZWS Y- 0100 ---- ---- ---- LH KLT BUS Y- 0100 ---- ---- ---- LH SDA BUS Y- 0100 ---- ---- ---- LH CA- ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH AC- TRN ---- ---- ---- 0200 LH PL LO- ---- ---- 0100 ---- LH PL LO- SC ---- ---- ---- 0100 TRN -LH ---- 0100 0100 0100 -LH BR ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH CA ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH CN ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH EG ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH ET ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH IN ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH JP ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH QA ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH SG ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH TH ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH US ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH ZA ---- 0100 ---- 0100 -LH TLV ---- 0100 ---- 0100 BUS -LH TLV ---- 0200 ---- 0200 TRN -LH TLV ---- 0200 ---- 0200 TRS -LH TLV ---- 0200 ---- 0200 -LH 0400-0799 ---- 0100 ---- 0100 BUS -LH 0400-0799 ---- 0115 ---- 0115 -LH 0780-0780 NKG ---- ---- ---- 0800 -LH 0720-0720 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0800 -LH 0728-0728 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 -LH 0732-0732 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 -LH 0720-0720 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 -LH 0782-0782 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 -LH 0786-0786 TAO ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH BUS -LH 0100 0100 0100 0100 LH -LH BUS 0100 0100 0100 0100 LH TRN -LH BUS INV INV INV INV LH TRS -LH BUS INV INV INV INV LH BUS -LH TRN INV INV INV INV LH BUS -LH TRS INV INV INV INV LH SC BUS -LH ---- 0100 ---- 0100 LH SC TRN -LH ---- 0100 ---- 0100 LH SC TRS -LH ---- 0100 ---- 0100 LH -LH SC BUS ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH -LH SC TRN ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH -LH SC TRS ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH SC TRN -LH SC TRN INV INV INV INV LH SC TRS -LH SC TRN INV INV INV INV LH SC TRN -LH SC TRS INV INV INV INV LH SC TRS -LH SC TRS INV INV INV INV LH XER BUS -LH SC ---- ---- ---- 0100 LH -LH TLV ---- ---- ---- 0100 LH 0400-0799 -LH BUS ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH 0400-0799 -LH TRN ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH 0400-0799 -LH TRS ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH BUS -LH 0400-0799 ---- 0100 ---- 0100 LH TRN -LH 0400-0799 ---- 0100 ---- 0100 LH TRS -LH 0400-0799 ---- 0100 ---- 0100 LH SC -LH 0400-0799 SG ---- 0045 ---- 0045 LH SC -LH 0400-0799 US ---- 0045 ---- 0045 LH SC -LH 0400-0799 ZA ---- 0045 ---- 0045 LH SC TRS -LH 0400-0799 US ---- 0100 ---- ---- LH BUS -LH 0780-0780 NKG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRN -LH 0780-0780 NKG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRS -LH 0780-0780 NKG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH BUS -LH 0720-0720 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRN -LH 0720-0720 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRS -LH 0720-0720 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH BUS -LH 0728-0728 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH BUS -LH 0732-0732 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRN -LH 0728-0728 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRN -LH 0732-0732 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRS -LH 0728-0728 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRS -LH 0732-0732 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH BUS -LH 0720-0720 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH BUS -LH 0782-0782 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRN -LH 0720-0720 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRN -LH 0782-0782 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRS -LH 0720-0720 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRS -LH 0782-0782 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH BUS -LH 0786-0786 TAO ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRN -LH 0786-0786 TAO ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH TRS -LH 0786-0786 TAO ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH 0400-0799 -LH 0001-3799 BUS ---- ---- 0100 ---- LH 0400-0799 -LH 0001-3799 TRN ---- ---- 0100 ---- LH 0400-0799 -LH 0001-3799 TRS ---- ---- 0100 ---- LH Y-LH BUS ---- 0100 ---- ---- LH AC-LH TRN ---- ---- 0200 ---- LH US UA-LH ---- ---- 0100 0100 LH UA-LH BY ---- ---- ---- INV LH EW-LH 0780-0780 NKG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH EW-LH 0720-0720 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH EW-LH 0728-0728 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH EW-LH 0732-0732 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH EW-LH 0720-0720 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH EW-LH 0782-0782 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH EW-LH 0786-0786 TAO ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH SN-LH 0780-0780 NKG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH SN-LH 0720-0720 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH SN-LH 0728-0728 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH SN-LH 0732-0732 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH SN-LH 0720-0720 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH SN-LH 0782-0782 SHE ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH SN-LH 0786-0786 TAO ---- ---- ---- 0800 LH 0400-0799 -LH 0001-3799 BUS Y ---- ---- 0100 ---- LH 0400-0799 -LH 0001-3799 TRN Y ---- ---- 0100 ---- LH 0400-0799 -LH 0001-3799 TRS Y ---- ---- 0100 ---- -LH AC ---- ---- ---- 0100 -LH AI ---- 0115 ---- 0115 -LH XQ ---- 0130 ---- 0130 -LH PL LO ---- 0100 ---- ---- -LH BR OS ---- 0100 ---- ---- SC -LH PL LO ---- ---- ---- 0100 LH -LH UA ---- 0100 ---- 0100 LH -LH XQ ---- 0130 ---- 0130 LH BUS -LH AC ---- ---- ---- 0200 LH TRN -LH AC ---- 0200 ---- 0200 LH TRN -LH UA ---- 0130 ---- ---- LH BY -LH UA ---- ---- ---- INV LH QDU -LH US UA ---- 0130 ---- ---- LH QKL -LH US UA ---- 0130 ---- ---- LH ZWS -LH US UA ---- 0130 ---- ---- LH LG-LH AC ---- ---- ---- 0200 LH AC-LH LG ---- ---- ---- 0200 LH AC-LH AT OS ---- ---- ---- 0100
Connecting in Frankfurt [FRA] 2009-2023 (retired)
May 23, 2017, 3:19 am
#3991
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Hi NewbieRunner,
Thank you so much for your detailed map and step-by-step instructions. You are so kind to provide that.
So it looks like the determining factor is where the gate is going to be. If it's A1-A5 or A50 and above, we should probably take the skytrain and clear passport control in the A gates. But if it's A11-A42, we should clear at B gates and take the tunnel.
Looking at the map, gates A1-A5 are physically close to the B gates security point. But I take it that (since it's not mentioned in the notes) that the two areas are not connected?
Either case, I feel much better now that I have a good bearing on where we need to go. Thanks so much!
Uly
Thank you so much for your detailed map and step-by-step instructions. You are so kind to provide that.
So it looks like the determining factor is where the gate is going to be. If it's A1-A5 or A50 and above, we should probably take the skytrain and clear passport control in the A gates. But if it's A11-A42, we should clear at B gates and take the tunnel.
Looking at the map, gates A1-A5 are physically close to the B gates security point. But I take it that (since it's not mentioned in the notes) that the two areas are not connected?
Either case, I feel much better now that I have a good bearing on where we need to go. Thanks so much!
Uly
but you will have to clear security and passport control in the central part of the concourse (marked with a red star on this map) and come out through the duty-free shops to the central atrium area (marked with a green star).
The terminal maps are a little misleading. If you clear security in B you will have to walk through the tunnel which starts near gate B13 and enter A departures between gates A15 and A17. If you take the Skyline train you will arrive above A15-17 but you will have to go through security and passport control somewhere above gate A11. You are correct in assuming that B security and gates A1-5 areas are not connected.
So it is hard to say which route involves less walking. Don't worry too much. At that time of the evening passport control should be quiet and hopefully transfer security as well whichever route you decide to take. You haven't said which class you will be travelling in but there are priority lanes at security for Business and First Class passengers as well as Star Alliance Gold members. There are also Fast Lanes for passengers on flights departing in less than 30 minutes.
May 23, 2017, 10:48 am
#3992
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Birmingham UK to Rome, via Frankfurt, with a short connection...
Hi Frankfurt experts...
We'll be flying from Birmingham UK to Rome (FCO) via Frankfurt soon, and Lufthansa have given us a 55 minute connection window which they said is perfectly legal for this airport when I queried it with them (they said 45 minutes would be OK in fact).
I initially assumed this meant we would be staying flight-side within Terminal 1 the whole time, which barring incoming flight delays should have been ample time. I even contacted Frankfurt Airport's customer services who told me (quote from their message): "Since all your flights are in Terminal 1 and you already should be checked correctly in Birmingham, there shouldn't be any further controls here in Frankfurt, so you can just walk to your connecting gate".
However, everything else that I've read is telling me that coming in from a non-Schengen country like the UK we will need to go out through passport control upon our arrival at FRA, and then queue to get back in through airport security screening again. If that's the case, then 55 minutes is horribly tight and I can't see us making it easily - especially given some of the comments I've read about poor efficiency and courtesy of Security at Frankfurt, and us not knowing the airport layout beyond what the overview maps show, and not even speaking German.
So could someone possibly tell me who is right here, and what our best chances would be for catching our connection? LH953 arrives at FRA at 11:25am and LH234 departs at 12:20pm. Last Sunday's similar flights were at gates A2 and A40, and today's were at B2 and B4, in case that makes any difference.
If we do have to exit and re-enter, what is the best route, and what would the likely wait times be around noon on a Monday? I assume that we at least won't need to pick up our checked bags and they will be transferred from plane to plane for us.
Any help and advice from regular travellers here would be much appreciated! Thanks.
Andre
We'll be flying from Birmingham UK to Rome (FCO) via Frankfurt soon, and Lufthansa have given us a 55 minute connection window which they said is perfectly legal for this airport when I queried it with them (they said 45 minutes would be OK in fact).
I initially assumed this meant we would be staying flight-side within Terminal 1 the whole time, which barring incoming flight delays should have been ample time. I even contacted Frankfurt Airport's customer services who told me (quote from their message): "Since all your flights are in Terminal 1 and you already should be checked correctly in Birmingham, there shouldn't be any further controls here in Frankfurt, so you can just walk to your connecting gate".
However, everything else that I've read is telling me that coming in from a non-Schengen country like the UK we will need to go out through passport control upon our arrival at FRA, and then queue to get back in through airport security screening again. If that's the case, then 55 minutes is horribly tight and I can't see us making it easily - especially given some of the comments I've read about poor efficiency and courtesy of Security at Frankfurt, and us not knowing the airport layout beyond what the overview maps show, and not even speaking German.
So could someone possibly tell me who is right here, and what our best chances would be for catching our connection? LH953 arrives at FRA at 11:25am and LH234 departs at 12:20pm. Last Sunday's similar flights were at gates A2 and A40, and today's were at B2 and B4, in case that makes any difference.
If we do have to exit and re-enter, what is the best route, and what would the likely wait times be around noon on a Monday? I assume that we at least won't need to pick up our checked bags and they will be transferred from plane to plane for us.
Any help and advice from regular travellers here would be much appreciated! Thanks.
Andre
May 23, 2017, 4:42 pm
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Hi Frankfurt experts...
We'll be flying from Birmingham UK to Rome (FCO) via Frankfurt soon, and Lufthansa have given us a 55 minute connection window which they said is perfectly legal for this airport when I queried it with them (they said 45 minutes would be OK in fact).
I initially assumed this meant we would be staying flight-side within Terminal 1 the whole time, which barring incoming flight delays should have been ample time. I even contacted Frankfurt Airport's customer services who told me (quote from their message): "Since all your flights are in Terminal 1 and you already should be checked correctly in Birmingham, there shouldn't be any further controls here in Frankfurt, so you can just walk to your connecting gate".
However, everything else that I've read is telling me that coming in from a non-Schengen country like the UK we will need to go out through passport control upon our arrival at FRA, and then queue to get back in through airport security screening again. If that's the case, then 55 minutes is horribly tight and I can't see us making it easily - especially given some of the comments I've read about poor efficiency and courtesy of Security at Frankfurt, and us not knowing the airport layout beyond what the overview maps show, and not even speaking German.
So could someone possibly tell me who is right here, and what our best chances would be for catching our connection? LH953 arrives at FRA at 11:25am and LH234 departs at 12:20pm. Last Sunday's similar flights were at gates A2 and A40, and today's were at B2 and B4, in case that makes any difference.
If we do have to exit and re-enter, what is the best route, and what would the likely wait times be around noon on a Monday? I assume that we at least won't need to pick up our checked bags and they will be transferred from plane to plane for us.
Any help and advice from regular travellers here would be much appreciated! Thanks.
Andre
We'll be flying from Birmingham UK to Rome (FCO) via Frankfurt soon, and Lufthansa have given us a 55 minute connection window which they said is perfectly legal for this airport when I queried it with them (they said 45 minutes would be OK in fact).
I initially assumed this meant we would be staying flight-side within Terminal 1 the whole time, which barring incoming flight delays should have been ample time. I even contacted Frankfurt Airport's customer services who told me (quote from their message): "Since all your flights are in Terminal 1 and you already should be checked correctly in Birmingham, there shouldn't be any further controls here in Frankfurt, so you can just walk to your connecting gate".
However, everything else that I've read is telling me that coming in from a non-Schengen country like the UK we will need to go out through passport control upon our arrival at FRA, and then queue to get back in through airport security screening again. If that's the case, then 55 minutes is horribly tight and I can't see us making it easily - especially given some of the comments I've read about poor efficiency and courtesy of Security at Frankfurt, and us not knowing the airport layout beyond what the overview maps show, and not even speaking German.
So could someone possibly tell me who is right here, and what our best chances would be for catching our connection? LH953 arrives at FRA at 11:25am and LH234 departs at 12:20pm. Last Sunday's similar flights were at gates A2 and A40, and today's were at B2 and B4, in case that makes any difference.
If we do have to exit and re-enter, what is the best route, and what would the likely wait times be around noon on a Monday? I assume that we at least won't need to pick up our checked bags and they will be transferred from plane to plane for us.
Any help and advice from regular travellers here would be much appreciated! Thanks.
Andre
I'm afraid what you were told by Frankfurt Airport's customer services is not correct. As you point out you have to clear passport control in FRA if you are travelling from BHX to FCO. Whether you have to go through security in FRA depends on your arrival gate.
It looks like you have looked at Frankfurt Airport's website for arrival gate information. The airport's website lists departure gates but not arrival gates. A2, B2, etc. you mention sound like baggage claim areas and not arrival gates. To find the arrival gate of your flight you have to check Lufthansa's flight status information.
http://www.lufthansa.com/online/port...l=en&cid=18002
According to LH's flight status page LH953 arrived at AEUW yesterday, B24A today, and expected again at B24A tomorrow. AEUW is a bus gate at the bottom of A concourse which allows passengers from 'clean' non-Schengen countries like the UK to enter the terminal behind security, so you only need to go through passport control nearby for your connecting flight to FCO. If you arrive at a non-Schengen B gate there is no way you can connect (even to a flight departing from another B gate) without clearing security.
If your flight arrives at a B gate there are two ways of getting to an A gate as discussed in great detail in posts #3979-3986. There is also a third way to go landside, walk across the terminal and go through A security. But it's impossible to say which is quickest on a given day.
If there are several passengers connecting to the same flight and if your flight arrives at a remote stand they might send a minibus to take you directly (via passport control) to your connecting flight. I have seen it happen a few times but there is no guarantee. If all else fails they will put you on the next available flight to FCO since you are travelling on one ticket.
May 24, 2017, 3:35 am
#3994
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Welcome to FlyerTalk, andrewilley!
I'm afraid what you were told by Frankfurt Airport's customer services is not correct. As you point out you have to clear passport control in FRA if you are travelling from BHX to FCO. Whether you have to go through security in FRA depends on your arrival gate.
I'm afraid what you were told by Frankfurt Airport's customer services is not correct. As you point out you have to clear passport control in FRA if you are travelling from BHX to FCO. Whether you have to go through security in FRA depends on your arrival gate.
Yes, I thought the airport's information sounded suspicious. I contacted them again yesterday and they replied that their original response was indeed wrong. Just as well I didn't just believe them the first time.
Sounds like it's going to be luck of the draw in terms of gate numbers then. Today's seems to be arrival at B24A and departure from B04 again, but the BHX>FRA flight is delayed by half an hour so if that happens when we travel that would completely screw our connection I assume.
So the likelihood is that if we come into one of the A gates then we will be behind security and thus only have to show our passports (is that process efficient at Frankfurt?). If we arrive at a B gate though, we will definitely have to exit from the secure area completely and re-enter through the regular security checks (I've heard some real horror stories about FRA's efficiency and courtesy in that area - what do you reckon?). Is there more than one route possible, and is it well signposted? Any suggestions as to anything we can do to improve our transit speed?
If the flight lands on time but it takes us too long to get through the passport/security process, will Lufthansa still provide us with free passage on a later flight (seat availability allowing of course)? Their helpline seemed very unclear, and he just kept repeating the 'company line' of if it's their flight delay that caused the connection to fail then they would help us, but if it's "our fault" (defined as?) then we would have to pay to cancel the whole ticket and re-book at our cost.
No longer looking forward to this flight.
Andre
May 24, 2017, 6:37 am
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Sounds like it's going to be luck of the draw in terms of gate numbers then. Today's seems to be arrival at B24A and departure from B04 again, but the BHX>FRA flight is delayed by half an hour so if that happens when we travel that would completely screw our connection I assume.
So the likelihood is that if we come into one of the A gates then we will be behind security and thus only have to show our passports (is that process efficient at Frankfurt?). If we arrive at a B gate though, we will definitely have to exit from the secure area completely and re-enter through the regular security checks (I've heard some real horror stories about FRA's efficiency and courtesy in that area - what do you reckon?). Is there more than one route possible, and is it well signposted? Any suggestions as to anything we can do to improve our transit speed?
If the flight lands on time but it takes us too long to get through the passport/security process, will Lufthansa still provide us with free passage on a later flight (seat availability allowing of course)? Their helpline seemed very unclear, and he just kept repeating the 'company line' of if it's their flight delay that caused the connection to fail then they would help us, but if it's "our fault" (defined as?) then we would have to pay to cancel the whole ticket and re-book at our cost.
No longer looking forward to this flight.
Andre
So the likelihood is that if we come into one of the A gates then we will be behind security and thus only have to show our passports (is that process efficient at Frankfurt?). If we arrive at a B gate though, we will definitely have to exit from the secure area completely and re-enter through the regular security checks (I've heard some real horror stories about FRA's efficiency and courtesy in that area - what do you reckon?). Is there more than one route possible, and is it well signposted? Any suggestions as to anything we can do to improve our transit speed?
If the flight lands on time but it takes us too long to get through the passport/security process, will Lufthansa still provide us with free passage on a later flight (seat availability allowing of course)? Their helpline seemed very unclear, and he just kept repeating the 'company line' of if it's their flight delay that caused the connection to fail then they would help us, but if it's "our fault" (defined as?) then we would have to pay to cancel the whole ticket and re-book at our cost.
No longer looking forward to this flight.
Andre
Flights from the UK do not arrive at A gates. AEUW is a special bus gate at the bottom of Pier A for arriving non-Schengen passengers.
If you arrive at a B gate you don't exit secure area since when you enter the terminal and take an escalator/stairs up you are already in non-secure area. You don't have to go out to the public area completely. (I'm using my iPad and can't post images easily. I'll add them later.)
I think you have been reading too much about what could go wrong during a connection in FRA. (And I admit I haven't been helping!) If your flight from BHX arrives on time you will make the connection. If it's delayed by 30 minutes it's unlikely. But it's possible that the flight to FCO is also late. Remember also that there are Fast Lanes for passengers connecting to flights departing in less than 30 minutes.
Don't worry, follow the signs and enjoy the trip!
May 24, 2017, 11:54 am
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May 24, 2017, 6:10 pm
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If the flight to FCO departs from B04 or one of the B (Schengen) gates, you are already very close to the departure gate after clearing security. B10-13 are next to the security check points. For B1-9 gates, bear left and walk passed a duty-free shop on the left, and you will come to an escalator/stairs up to B2-9. B1 is downstairs and may be just for arrivals. I don't think B14-17 are used much.
If the flight lands on time but it takes us too long to get through the passport/security process, will Lufthansa still provide us with free passage on a later flight (seat availability allowing of course)? Their helpline seemed very unclear, and he just kept repeating the 'company line' of if it's their flight delay that caused the connection to fail then they would help us, but if it's "our fault" (defined as?) then we would have to pay to cancel the whole ticket and re-book at our cost.
Lufthansa sells this connection on their website and will make sure you arrive in FCO as quickly as possible. Enjoy your trip!
May 24, 2017, 6:20 pm
#3998
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I will re-check the gate numbers again as soon as we land and can turn mobile devices back on.We will not dawdle intentionally of course, so if we don't make it in time it will be down to any delays we find at passport control or security.
Andre
Last edited by andrewilley; May 24, 2017 at 6:28 pm
May 24, 2017, 6:24 pm
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Thank you again, at least we know what we're likely to encounter when we get there and won't be wandering around aimlessly trying to work out what we're doing.
We will not dawdle intentionally of course, so if we don't make it in time it will be down to any delays we find at passport control or security.
Andre
We will not dawdle intentionally of course, so if we don't make it in time it will be down to any delays we find at passport control or security.
Andre
May 25, 2017, 4:01 am
#4000
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Andre
May 26, 2017, 3:46 pm
#4001
Join Date: May 2017
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One hour layover
Hello, thank you for all the time you spend answering these questions!
I am considering a flight connecting through FRA as follows:
-Lufthansa 405 from JFK to FRA, arriving at 11:30 AM on a Saturday this summer
-Lufthansa 1396 from FRA to PRG, departing 12:30 PM.
We have American passports. Does the 1 hour layover give us enough time? According to flightstats.com, the flight is on time 75% of the time, and if there is a delay, the average delay is 24 minutes.
Thank you!
I am considering a flight connecting through FRA as follows:
-Lufthansa 405 from JFK to FRA, arriving at 11:30 AM on a Saturday this summer
-Lufthansa 1396 from FRA to PRG, departing 12:30 PM.
We have American passports. Does the 1 hour layover give us enough time? According to flightstats.com, the flight is on time 75% of the time, and if there is a delay, the average delay is 24 minutes.
Thank you!
May 27, 2017, 2:45 am
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Hello, thank you for all the time you spend answering these questions!
I am considering a flight connecting through FRA as follows:
-Lufthansa 405 from JFK to FRA, arriving at 11:30 AM on a Saturday this summer
-Lufthansa 1396 from FRA to PRG, departing 12:30 PM.
We have American passports. Does the 1 hour layover give us enough time? According to flightstats.com, the flight is on time 75% of the time, and if there is a delay, the average delay is 24 minutes.
Thank you!
I am considering a flight connecting through FRA as follows:
-Lufthansa 405 from JFK to FRA, arriving at 11:30 AM on a Saturday this summer
-Lufthansa 1396 from FRA to PRG, departing 12:30 PM.
We have American passports. Does the 1 hour layover give us enough time? According to flightstats.com, the flight is on time 75% of the time, and if there is a delay, the average delay is 24 minutes.
Thank you!
One hour fo this connection should be good. You will arrive at Z, go through passport control to enter the Schengen area. You flight to Prague will very likely depart from A which is below/quite close to Z in the best case, or a 10 min walk to the end of A in the worst case.
Should your flight from JFK be delayed to the extent that your connection will be impossible, LH will rebook you on the next flight to PRG with seats available.
May 28, 2017, 9:45 pm
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Thank you for looking at this!
I am booked on this itinerary (both flights are in J if that matters):
August 13 (Sunday):
LH1009/BRU-FRA @ 11:05am, arrival at 12:05pm
1hr 15min connection
LH402/FRA-EWR @1:20pm
I asked about this flight before, but I have some other questions: I have never flown Lufthansa or flown through FRA. Can I visit the lounge on the way? How far in advance does LH begin boarding Business on the 747? Will I have to take a bus?
Thank you!!
I am booked on this itinerary (both flights are in J if that matters):
August 13 (Sunday):
LH1009/BRU-FRA @ 11:05am, arrival at 12:05pm
1hr 15min connection
LH402/FRA-EWR @1:20pm
I asked about this flight before, but I have some other questions: I have never flown Lufthansa or flown through FRA. Can I visit the lounge on the way? How far in advance does LH begin boarding Business on the 747? Will I have to take a bus?
Thank you!!
Last edited by NoDestinations; May 28, 2017 at 9:52 pm
May 29, 2017, 3:25 am
#4004
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 3
Air Canada Lounge visit when departing Z gates
Hi everyone,
So I have been studying maps of FRA airport and cannot for sure tell if I can access part of the airport where Air Canada lounge is located.
So am arriving in FRA on SA260 - 4 hours in FRA and departing with LH456.
As far as I can tell I am arriving at B gates and departing at Z gates.
Question then is - transfer process will 'push me' to Z gates - can I visit the Maple Leaf lounge at B gates, level 3 and then walk to Z to board?
Thank you!
So I have been studying maps of FRA airport and cannot for sure tell if I can access part of the airport where Air Canada lounge is located.
So am arriving in FRA on SA260 - 4 hours in FRA and departing with LH456.
As far as I can tell I am arriving at B gates and departing at Z gates.
Question then is - transfer process will 'push me' to Z gates - can I visit the Maple Leaf lounge at B gates, level 3 and then walk to Z to board?
Thank you!
May 29, 2017, 9:57 am
#4005
Senior Moderator, Moderator: Community Buzz and Ambassador: Miles & More (Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss, and other partners)
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: 150km from MAN
Programs: LH SEN** HH Diamond
Posts: 29,510
Thank you for looking at this!
I am booked on this itinerary (both flights are in J if that matters):
August 13 (Sunday):
LH1009/BRU-FRA @ 11:05am, arrival at 12:05pm
1hr 15min connection
LH402/FRA-EWR @1:20pm
I asked about this flight before, but I have some other questions: I have never flown Lufthansa or flown through FRA. Can I visit the lounge on the way? How far in advance does LH begin boarding Business on the 747? Will I have to take a bus?
Thank you!!
I am booked on this itinerary (both flights are in J if that matters):
August 13 (Sunday):
LH1009/BRU-FRA @ 11:05am, arrival at 12:05pm
1hr 15min connection
LH402/FRA-EWR @1:20pm
I asked about this flight before, but I have some other questions: I have never flown Lufthansa or flown through FRA. Can I visit the lounge on the way? How far in advance does LH begin boarding Business on the 747? Will I have to take a bus?
Thank you!!