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Apr 16, 2014, 7:57 am

wc4572

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Connection time

I have a 35 minute connection in BWI. Is this possible?

My flight is PIT-BWI-CLT. I leave PIT at 6:20 am, arrive in BWI at 7:30 am, depart BWI at 8:05 am. This was my only option on Southwest since they don't fly direct PIT-CLT.

Also, what are the chances my (wife's) checked bag makes it to CLT the same time we do?

Apr 16, 2014, 8:28 am

joshua362

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Really not to worry being the first flight out of the day. I do it all the time starting in ISP and connecting in BWI. But I am amazed they sold you a ticket with this connection time, I looked yesterday and couldn't get one unless 45 min or more, probably something revised recently.

Apr 16, 2014, 8:47 am

wc4572

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It's a Saturday flight and I paid for Early Bird check-in for my wife (she gets motion sickness and window seats help), so I'll just make sure we sit as close to the front on the PIT-BWI leg.

Apr 16, 2014, 12:07 pm

tusphotog

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wc4572

Also, what are the chances my (wife's) checked bag makes it to CLT the same time we do?

Your bags should make it. Every time I've connected at BWI, I luck out and get gates that are fairly close by. Even if you had a walk from the end of A to the end of B it's only about a 10 minute walk.

Apr 16, 2014, 12:17 pm

wc4572

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Ok, great. Fingers crossed for close gates. I've never been to BWI, so I was a bit worried. Thanks

Apr 16, 2014, 3:34 pm

tatterdema

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I had the same issue back in Feb, flying from SJU-BWI-ABQ-SEA. I had that short connection, and weather was bad. It ended up being just fine. BWI was a piece of cake.

Apr 16, 2014, 6:59 pm

Often1

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It's a legal connection and WN sells it. But, you are looking for convenience, US has 9 non-stops on that route. No muss, no fuss.

Apr 16, 2014, 7:07 pm

lougord99

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Originally Posted by Often1

It's a legal connection and WN sells it. But, you are looking for convenience, US has 9 non-stops on that route. No muss, no fuss.

You forgot to mention that US is a real airline.

You also forgot to mention that WN is $117 on that route and US non-stop is $425.

Apr 17, 2014, 7:50 am

wc4572

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I know US has the flights, but I have the companion pass and lots of points, so this option is free. And this is for a wedding, so I don't have flexibility on dates. Thanks for the help!