Originally Posted by
Kensterfly
Looking at booking either IAH to BUD in early September. One of the options is IAH to LHR, then connect on Austria Air to VIE and then on to BUD. All of the connections are about 1:25. That might be doable in VIE but I'm concerned about LHR. Seems pretty risky. We are being driven by finding Saver Miles Biz Class. There are other options: FRA/MUC.
Thoughts?
As of right now OS is also using Terminal 2 -- and once you land (and take that really long walk to transit security) transit security in T2 is a breeze -- and OS uses the A gates that are right there as you exit transit security... I wouldn't hesitate at all to book this -- just remember that Intra-EU "business" class is really just Economy with a seat blocked next to you -- and admittedly some better food -- but IMO not worth the extra miles for redemption (unless they are using a widebody -- which is rare - today all OS flights were on an A320)....
Originally Posted by
Kensterfly
One of the possibilities for my flights from either IAH/AUS to BUD is via FRA on either UA or LH. Connections are as little as 55 minutes. One is 1:25. Or it might be as much as six hours! Somewhere in between would be nice. Even in the best of times, 55 minutes seems really tight to arrive, clear immigration, and board another flight. 1:25 also seems doubtful.
Are these really possibilities? We hope to be in business class, so that would help a wee bit, I guess.
I would not try such a short connection in FRA -- even 1:25 is cutting it close if you get a bus gate during a busy period... LHR - if one time -- is way easier.... For me personally -- I always try for around a 3hour connection in FRA -- that way there is no stress, I clear security, hit the lounge for some breakfast and a shower -- and then head for the next flight...