How much time should I set aside for repositioning from LHR->DUB to DUB->IAD both EI?
Mar 19, 2024, 10:25 pm
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 140
How much time should I set aside for repositioning from LHR->DUB to DUB->IAD both EI?
We have our flight on a Thursday in May from DUB to IAD, leaving at 4:30PM. It will be in J.
I am currently trying to book our repositioning flight from LHR to DUB, but unsure how much time I need to set aside.
The available flights I can choose from have the following arrival times into DUB:
8:05 AM, 9AM, 10:15AM, 11:15 AM, 1:25PM.
Wondering which one we should pick. From what I gather, We will have to go stateside to pick up our baggage, then check in again, then go through security, and then preclearance, before arriving at the gate/lounge. Do I have that correct?
How much time roughly is needed to go through that whole proces?
I am currently trying to book our repositioning flight from LHR to DUB, but unsure how much time I need to set aside.
The available flights I can choose from have the following arrival times into DUB:
8:05 AM, 9AM, 10:15AM, 11:15 AM, 1:25PM.
Wondering which one we should pick. From what I gather, We will have to go stateside to pick up our baggage, then check in again, then go through security, and then preclearance, before arriving at the gate/lounge. Do I have that correct?
How much time roughly is needed to go through that whole proces?
Mar 20, 2024, 1:13 am
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Join Date: Sep 2017
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We have our flight on a Thursday in May from DUB to IAD, leaving at 4:30PM. It will be in J.
I am currently trying to book our repositioning flight from LHR to DUB, but unsure how much time I need to set aside.
The available flights I can choose from have the following arrival times into DUB:
8:05 AM, 9AM, 10:15AM, 11:15 AM, 1:25PM.
Wondering which one we should pick. From what I gather, We will have to go stateside to pick up our baggage, then check in again, then go through security, and then preclearance, before arriving at the gate/lounge. Do I have that correct?
How much time roughly is needed to go through that whole proces?
I am currently trying to book our repositioning flight from LHR to DUB, but unsure how much time I need to set aside.
The available flights I can choose from have the following arrival times into DUB:
8:05 AM, 9AM, 10:15AM, 11:15 AM, 1:25PM.
Wondering which one we should pick. From what I gather, We will have to go stateside to pick up our baggage, then check in again, then go through security, and then preclearance, before arriving at the gate/lounge. Do I have that correct?
How much time roughly is needed to go through that whole proces?
As I understand it you’ll be on different tickets so while EI could check you through from LHR to IAD they may not so you will have to collect luggage and check in and do security again before USCBP. . The 11.15 a.m. would be my choice. That should give you more than enough time.
Mar 20, 2024, 11:39 am
#6
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: AerClub - Concierge, Hotels.com - Gold
Posts: 934
Odd. Haven’t noticed that. Are there issues from LHR?
Mar 20, 2024, 12:58 pm
#8
Join Date: Dec 2017
Programs: EI Concierge, HH Diamond, Bonvoy Silver, IHG Platinum
Posts: 81
Yeah, my datapoints are mainly LHR, but that operation has been stunningly efficient the last few months. Even the odd ground stop for ATC hasn’t been enough to make a flight late for me in months. (Although there are hundreds a flights a day I’m not on, so not suggesting anyone else’s experiences are the same as mine!). OP, if coming from LHR, I would personally choose the flight landing at 1115, but if it runs a few hours late you’d certainly be in trouble