LHR to EWR Questions
Apr 15, 2014, 10:40 am
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LHR to EWR Questions
Hi all,
After my last post saying about Virgin poor availabilty I have had to accept defeat and get a UC reward to New York and then get a internal fight.
My flight leaves LHR at 8:30pm, so will try to get some sleep on the plane, will this be classed as a night flight (will they turn lights down?) or will it be just a normal flight (never flown this late in the day before)
Also coming back my flight leaves at 7:15am but my internal flight gets in at 5:48am, will this give me enough time to catch the 7:15 flight?
After my last post saying about Virgin poor availabilty I have had to accept defeat and get a UC reward to New York and then get a internal fight.
My flight leaves LHR at 8:30pm, so will try to get some sleep on the plane, will this be classed as a night flight (will they turn lights down?) or will it be just a normal flight (never flown this late in the day before)
Also coming back my flight leaves at 7:15am but my internal flight gets in at 5:48am, will this give me enough time to catch the 7:15 flight?
Apr 15, 2014, 10:46 am
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The cabin crew will serve drinks and dinner and normally yes, they will dim the lights to allow people to get some rest if you wish. There's nothing to stop you watching a film or sitting at the bar however - I like the VS1 if you have a short journey on arrival.
On the return, you're cutting it fine IMO. If you have any delay you'll be struggling but at least if you get off quick and leg over to VS then the terminal isn't busy so you can get checked in and through security quickly. Hand baggage only will be a considerable help, as would printing off your own BP.
On the return, you're cutting it fine IMO. If you have any delay you'll be struggling but at least if you get off quick and leg over to VS then the terminal isn't busy so you can get checked in and through security quickly. Hand baggage only will be a considerable help, as would printing off your own BP.
Apr 16, 2014, 7:11 am
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yes on your flight back the luggage will be the deciding factor.
If the internal airline will through check your bags to LHR then you will be fine but if you have to recollect and then check in then it is more tricky.
And given that VS says they close the desks at 6.15 (an hour before departure) then that only leaves you 30 minutes to deplane etc etc etc
If the internal airline will through check your bags to LHR then you will be fine but if you have to recollect and then check in then it is more tricky.
And given that VS says they close the desks at 6.15 (an hour before departure) then that only leaves you 30 minutes to deplane etc etc etc
Apr 16, 2014, 4:37 pm
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Internally I will be using United as they fly directly. It will only be hand baggage so none to check in.
Apr 17, 2014, 1:40 am
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The problem I have is the earlier flight gets in at midnight so I have a choice take that one and spend 7hrs until next flight (Although can use lounge from 4:15) at the airport or risk the later one as discussed.
Apr 17, 2014, 5:26 am
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Are you travelling on business and cannot book a hotel? Either way if you take the flight the night before you'll save one night in a hotel surely so why not do that and then have peace of mind?
Apr 17, 2014, 8:22 am
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One flight leaves at 4pm and the other at 10pm so I wouldn't be booking a hotel for that evening anyway.
Apr 17, 2014, 11:41 am
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I assume you'll come in to terminal C in that case. If all goes to plan you'll be OK and perhaps have 20 minutes in the Clubhouse if you're lucky. But it's tight -- (much) tighter than I'd be happy with, especially on a separate PNR.
Apr 17, 2014, 11:45 am
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Apr 18, 2014, 10:44 am
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Well after taking your kind advice I had a look at changing my ticket to the earlier flight only to find out it costs £120 per person to change the ticket which is about the same amount to buy a new ticket!
So do I put it down to bad research and fork out the money or just pack my best running shoes and hope for the best
If I check-in online 24hrs before (only got carry on baggage) then do I just have to get to security and then onto the gate? (Sorry for sounding a bit clueless but I've never had to catch a connecting flight, always been direct, so I don't know the security procedure for this)
So do I put it down to bad research and fork out the money or just pack my best running shoes and hope for the best
If I check-in online 24hrs before (only got carry on baggage) then do I just have to get to security and then onto the gate? (Sorry for sounding a bit clueless but I've never had to catch a connecting flight, always been direct, so I don't know the security procedure for this)
Apr 18, 2014, 11:05 am
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If I check-in online 24hrs before (only got carry on baggage) then do I just have to get to security and then onto the gate? (Sorry for sounding a bit clueless but I've never had to catch a connecting flight, always been direct, so I don't know the security procedure for this)
And if you don't make it VS would be under no obligation to move you onto another flight - especially as you are on two separate PNRs
Personally I'd be forking out for the earlier connecting flight (plus a hotel but then I need my comforts!) rather than risking it.