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IAH / Houston Bush Intercontinental: flight connections
Jan 14, 2012, 8:33 pm
#46
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Two weeks ago my flight arrived IAH almost midnight. Before landing, the FA announced one pax in seat 23C had only 15 min before his next flight, so all other passengers are asked to let him leave the aircraft first when the door opened. All passengers, including first class, complied, and he walked fast to the door while thanking everybody else.
I don't know if he got to his next flight in time, but the answer to your question is: YES, it is possible. Tell the ground staff and flight attendance of your tight transfer time.
I don't know if he got to his next flight in time, but the answer to your question is: YES, it is possible. Tell the ground staff and flight attendance of your tight transfer time.
Jan 14, 2012, 9:20 pm
#47
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I've done a 45 minute connection, gone through immigration, customs, agriculture, gone from E to B (on the train) and made the flight with plenty of time to pick up something to eat and use the loo.
Feb 3, 2012, 5:25 am
#48
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Grateful for answers to a related question: I will be coming in on UA/CO from LIM, connecting onto IAD. I have 6 hours between flights, so am planning to refreshen at the Sheraton.
Few questions:
- Looks like the LIM flight comes into terminal C, though on the website it does not mention international arrival facilities in C ?
- what kind of waiting times to expect at immigration at 6am on a THU morning ?
- when to be back for a noon depature from B, assuming a First ticket, checked-in, hand luggage only ?
- any special advise how not to waste too much time waiting for the hotel shuttle ?
many thanks
Few questions:
- Looks like the LIM flight comes into terminal C, though on the website it does not mention international arrival facilities in C ?
- what kind of waiting times to expect at immigration at 6am on a THU morning ?
- when to be back for a noon depature from B, assuming a First ticket, checked-in, hand luggage only ?
- any special advise how not to waste too much time waiting for the hotel shuttle ?
many thanks
Feb 4, 2012, 8:24 pm
#49
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- Looks like the LIM flight comes into terminal C, though on the website it does not mention international arrival facilities in C ?
- what kind of waiting times to expect at immigration at 6am on a THU morning ?
- when to be back for a noon depature from B, assuming a First ticket, checked-in, hand luggage only ?
- what kind of waiting times to expect at immigration at 6am on a THU morning ?
- when to be back for a noon depature from B, assuming a First ticket, checked-in, hand luggage only ?
IAH immigration / customs is normally pretty good. If you are flying in FC int'l you have access to President's Club, which IIRC has showers, so you could just stay there and not worry about when to come back.
EmailKid
Feb 23, 2012, 3:55 pm
#50
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I have a similar situation
I am traveling with husband and 3 kids AUA (Aruba) to MCI. United just sent me a change in itinerary that cuts my layover at IAH from 1 hr 10 min down to 39 minutes.
The problem is, the only good alternate route is United flights that are operated by US Airways, and they're saying I can't switch to those flights.
I can come home from my trip a day early but my hotel in Aruba is prepaid. Is my best option to try the 39 minute and be stuck in Houston overnight if we miss it?
Anita
The problem is, the only good alternate route is United flights that are operated by US Airways, and they're saying I can't switch to those flights.
I can come home from my trip a day early but my hotel in Aruba is prepaid. Is my best option to try the 39 minute and be stuck in Houston overnight if we miss it?
Anita
Feb 27, 2012, 10:22 am
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Not sure what to suggest other than calling the airline to see what they can do.
EmailKid
Feb 27, 2012, 8:13 pm
#52
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Yes to customs / immigration
I was stunned that they'd consider this a valid connection with 39 minutes to get off the plane, get luggage if any was checked, and make it through customs. That sounds ridiculous even on my own, much less with my 3 children and husband in tow. (husband sometimes lollygags worse than the kids!)
I ended up changing to a Friday flight home. I'm missing out on one night of my prepaid hotel but at least I won't have the stress of an impossible connection.
Anita
I ended up changing to a Friday flight home. I'm missing out on one night of my prepaid hotel but at least I won't have the stress of an impossible connection.
Anita
Mar 7, 2012, 9:32 am
#53
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How far is Terminal A to D at IAH? enough to transfer luggage?
I am traveling outbound from US DFW (Dallas) airport. I need to travel from DFW to IAH (Houston) to take my connecting flight and there is only 1hr timeframe. Here is my Itinerary.
AIR AMERICAN AIRLINES FLT:1236
LV DALLAS FT WORTH 630P EQP: MD-80
01HR 00MIN
AR HOUSTON GEO BUSH 730P NON-STOP
ARRIVE: TERMINAL A REF: FUXDAM
AIR QATAR AIRWAYS FLT:78
LV HOUSTON GEO BUSH 840P EQP: 77L
DEPART: TERMINAL D INTERNATIONAL
How far is TERMINAL A to TERMINAL D? Can airlines transfer the luggage with in an hour?
Thanks
AIR AMERICAN AIRLINES FLT:1236
LV DALLAS FT WORTH 630P EQP: MD-80
01HR 00MIN
AR HOUSTON GEO BUSH 730P NON-STOP
ARRIVE: TERMINAL A REF: FUXDAM
AIR QATAR AIRWAYS FLT:78
LV HOUSTON GEO BUSH 840P EQP: 77L
DEPART: TERMINAL D INTERNATIONAL
How far is TERMINAL A to TERMINAL D? Can airlines transfer the luggage with in an hour?
Thanks
Mar 7, 2012, 10:05 am
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Actualy connecting IAH to IAH
Lots of good info in this thread
You will have no problem making the connection. Take the train from Term A where you will arrive to Term D where you will fly from.
EmailKid
You will have no problem making the connection. Take the train from Term A where you will arrive to Term D where you will fly from.
EmailKid
Mar 7, 2012, 12:23 pm
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Lots of good info in this thread
Looks like your thread got merged with the existing thread I linked to above.
I did not address your luggage question, but that too should be no problem.
EmailKid
Jun 11, 2012, 9:25 am
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IAH Houston- international connecting time - 2 hrs enough ??
Hi,
I will be returning to Houston IAH this month from an international flight and will be connecting domestically on United. The international flight arrives at 2.30pm and the connecting United is at 4.30 pm.
So, is 2 hrs enough at IAH airport to clear customs and then board a domestic flight ? Or, am I stretching it ? I am a US citizen - so , I am assuming that the immigration clearance will be much faster for me.
I will be returning to Houston IAH this month from an international flight and will be connecting domestically on United. The international flight arrives at 2.30pm and the connecting United is at 4.30 pm.
So, is 2 hrs enough at IAH airport to clear customs and then board a domestic flight ? Or, am I stretching it ? I am a US citizen - so , I am assuming that the immigration clearance will be much faster for me.
Jun 11, 2012, 9:30 am
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That's when we decided to get GE cards...
joe
Jun 11, 2012, 2:04 pm
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