Originally Posted by kyushuman
I'm trying to fit in an ORD-MAN-ORD flight to take advantage of the 3x miles promotion, and was considering a quick turnaround in MAN one weekend. Can anyone tell me 1) Is the same aircraft usually used for this route and 2) is 2.5 hours enough time to exit the plane, clear immigration (do I actually need to do that even?), and get back on board?
I searched for "turnaround" and mostly got LHR-MAN-LHR turnaround info.
Thanks for your help.
1. It is the same aircraft used
2. 2.5 hours is more than plenty - you would clear immigration, collect baggage (if any) and come out on ground level at T3. Simply head up the esculator and you're back at check-in.
Or you may even get away with doing a 'flight connection' and therefore bypass immigration - although, whilst we understand what you are doing - those on the ground will probably not and think its something a bit iffy.
I was on the MAN-ORD run a couple weeks back. I didnt check in until 9.30am so you've plenty of time.