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Old Aug 27, 2008, 2:41 am
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mishkira
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN
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Connection in ATH

Hello,
I will be flying from SIN to LHR via ATH (as my flight will be hours after Singapore F1 Gran-Prix - all direct flights to London as well as flights to FRA, CDG, ZUR, AMS are solid overbooked). I managed to find only ATH to get me to Europe (on SQ) that day.

I will arrive ATH on 07:20 (with SQ J and hand-laggage only). What are my chances to make quick connection to BA631 departing 08:15?
Is it too short time for reality of ATH airport, transfer hall, distances between transfer desks and gates, security delays etc?
I recall ATH has always had a bit dubious reputation (at least before 2004 Olympic Games) but I will be passing it during low season, early morning on Tuesday...

My next option is OA (Olympic Airline) leaving ATH mid morning.
Any thoughts about OA? I am a bit concerned about their safety records (as far as I remember). What about their J?

Any advise (any other connection options in Europe?) would be very welcome, many thanks!
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