Mar 11, 2018, 10:18 pm
Consolidated AMS connection time/logistics
Oct 10, 2015, 3:37 pm
#47
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: The Netherlands
Programs: UA 1K 1MM
Posts: 79
Lounge improved...still not really good, to busy...horrible staff in general.
No security at the gates any more, central based after check-in with a gold line, works fine!
2 hours for premier acces checking in is fine....those lines go smooth in general, when you are in time problems, they let you first at check-in..friendly staff.
No security at the gates any more, central based after check-in with a gold line, works fine!
2 hours for premier acces checking in is fine....those lines go smooth in general, when you are in time problems, they let you first at check-in..friendly staff.
Oct 10, 2015, 4:03 pm
#49
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: The Netherlands
Programs: UA 1K 1MM
Posts: 79
Oct 11, 2015, 7:16 am
#51
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: The Netherlands
Programs: UA 1K 1MM
Posts: 79
Very effective as a central hall, modern equipment, hardly lines. So after crossed that border, you walk in the plane after that just scanning your boarding pass.
The lounge has moved, is nicer, more choice, but still to crowded and not to much choice. Showers cost a lot extra. In have never used them since I always leave from there. It used to be a crazy walk for a while doing construction.
So yes Improved all, still need a good lounge, compare it with the old Red Carpet
Oct 13, 2015, 8:03 pm
#52
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,697
Very effective as a central hall, modern equipment, hardly lines. So after crossed that border, you walk in the plane after that just scanning your boarding pass.
The lounge has moved, is nicer, more choice, but still to crowded and not to much choice. Showers cost a lot extra. In have never used them since I always leave from there. It used to be a crazy walk for a while doing construction.
So yes Improved all, still need a good lounge, compare it with the old Red Carpet
The lounge has moved, is nicer, more choice, but still to crowded and not to much choice. Showers cost a lot extra. In have never used them since I always leave from there. It used to be a crazy walk for a while doing construction.
So yes Improved all, still need a good lounge, compare it with the old Red Carpet
Nov 4, 2015, 5:24 am
#54
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,088
AMS to IAH Friday. Online check in?
Can we do t-24 OLCI for a flight out of AMS to IAH? And can we print a boarding pass ahead of time? We just have a carry on bag each so would prefer to go straight to the gate.
Are we required to check in at the ticket counter for any reason?
Are we required to check in at the ticket counter for any reason?
Nov 4, 2015, 6:59 am
#55
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Antonio
Programs: DL DM, Former AA EXP now AY Plat, AC 75K, NW Plat, Former CO Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 27,042
This is done because there are no more gate holding pens. Security is considered acceptable by US and thus once past central security, the only remaining formality is the questions US carriers are required to ask.
Nov 4, 2015, 8:09 am
#56
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,088
While you can get a BP online, AMS has new procedures for US carrier flights. They require going to a separate checkin point after security to answer the typical dumb questions, you won't be given your departure gate till then. The gate on the BP is just the gate you goto to go through the process.
This is done because there are no more gate holding pens. Security is considered acceptable by US and thus once past central security, the only remaining formality is the questions US carriers are required to ask.
This is done because there are no more gate holding pens. Security is considered acceptable by US and thus once past central security, the only remaining formality is the questions US carriers are required to ask.
Can you get mobile boarding passes or must they be printed?
A friend recently flew from AMS to the states and said it took her about 45 minutes to get to her gate once she was dropped off out front. Sound about right?
We will be arriving around 0700 for a 1000 departure.
Jan 8, 2016, 10:46 pm
#58
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 159
VNO-AMS-IAD on air baltic and then UA. does any know if 1hr 5min connecting time is enough? i can't find anywhere the arriving gates for air baltic (skyteam i believe), and in any case, not sure if it's considered a EU arrival or must go thru passport/security before proceeding to the UA gates in the D50+ area. any clues? thanks!
Jan 12, 2016, 9:32 am
#59
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,697
Seems very risky. Not sure about how they'll rate security at your initial airport, but they do have a close connection lane between Schengen and non-Schengen, which you'll hafta go through as well.