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Mar 17, 2016, 9:49 am

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Originally Posted by econjon

We are doing ATH-IST-LAX in May. We have 1:10 connection time and are in C, so ordinarily would think it's enough but we will also be with our 2 year old, so have to gate checking stroller.

Edit: Just noticed that we are on a 777 ATH-IST. Is it likely that we'll be closer to our LAX gate? Also overhead bins should be big enough for umbrella stroller (hopefully!)

1:10 is not too bad, even with a stroller. Just alert the ATH-IST cabin staff that you have short connection, they'll inform the ground staff.
For the gate, it's always a gamble at IST. Normally, long-hauls do not board by buses. Should be something like gates 201-218

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