Originally Posted by
richarddd
We're also thinking of AF's Brussels train to CDG to JFK, which only gives 1:26 between train arrival from Brussels and the flight, but will rebook on the next available flight if you can't make it to the gate on time.
Can you check in and check bags on the train? IMO 26 minutes (assuming perfectly on time) from train door to completion of check in the the business class area is very tight and then an hour to get through passport control and to the gate is almost impossible IME. YMMV.