Connection Time ORD-LGA-BOS
Jul 20, 2010, 6:38 pm
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Connection Time ORD-LGA-BOS
Hi -
To take advantage of the triple EQM between LGA and BOS, I've scheduled some out and backs - ORD-LGA-BOS-LGA-ORD.
Now I've learned that LGA to BOS involves a terminal transfer with another pass through security. Assuming the ORD-LGA leaves on time (yes, I know that's an assumption this summer!) and arrives LGA on time, I would have 80 minutes to make the transfer. Does that sound reasonable to change terminals and pass through security (a knee replacement requires the pat-down) in the 12 noon to 1 pm time frame?
Or, should I start stressing now...
As always, thank you for any insights!
To take advantage of the triple EQM between LGA and BOS, I've scheduled some out and backs - ORD-LGA-BOS-LGA-ORD.
Now I've learned that LGA to BOS involves a terminal transfer with another pass through security. Assuming the ORD-LGA leaves on time (yes, I know that's an assumption this summer!) and arrives LGA on time, I would have 80 minutes to make the transfer. Does that sound reasonable to change terminals and pass through security (a knee replacement requires the pat-down) in the 12 noon to 1 pm time frame?
Or, should I start stressing now...
As always, thank you for any insights!
Jul 20, 2010, 6:46 pm
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It should be no problem. The distance is relatively close. However, you should consider routing ORD-BOS-LGA-ORD. The AC at LGA is in the pier where the ORD flights leave. On your routing while you arrive where the AC is, once you get to the pier for the BOS flights there is no club and not worth the pass back through security if there is a delay.
Jul 20, 2010, 7:08 pm
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Wow - thank you for the reassurance and for the insights on the AC locations! I appreciate it!
Jul 20, 2010, 8:16 pm
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The OP's original outbound routing ORD-LGA-BOS would yield 2,466 EQM (1,233 x 2 with the DEQM bonus).
If the purpose of this run is EQM as mentioned then I'd stick with the original. An extra 20 mins in the LGA AC isn't worth the 1,599 EQM you'd be giving up.
Jul 20, 2010, 9:05 pm
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80 min is plenty of time. Personally, I usually give myself about 15 min to get from the AC in councourse D over to my Eagle gate in concourse C.
Max of 3-4 min to get out of your arriving concourse (D), 3-4 min to walk over to the other concourse (C). Even with a really long security wait (10-15 min), an additional 5 min for the pat-down, and 1-2 min to get to your Eagle gate, you'll have plenty of time. The Eagle gates are right after security.
(Granted, the last time I was doing your run, my BOS-LGA was delayed a bit. As I got off the Eagle flight, I could hear my name being paged for the ORD flight. By the time I cleared security at the other concourse, the plane had already pushed back from the gate. A short walk to the AC and 3 min later, I was re-booked on a flight leaving an hour later, and my upgrade cleared by the time I got to the gate.)
Max of 3-4 min to get out of your arriving concourse (D), 3-4 min to walk over to the other concourse (C). Even with a really long security wait (10-15 min), an additional 5 min for the pat-down, and 1-2 min to get to your Eagle gate, you'll have plenty of time. The Eagle gates are right after security.
(Granted, the last time I was doing your run, my BOS-LGA was delayed a bit. As I got off the Eagle flight, I could hear my name being paged for the ORD flight. By the time I cleared security at the other concourse, the plane had already pushed back from the gate. A short walk to the AC and 3 min later, I was re-booked on a flight leaving an hour later, and my upgrade cleared by the time I got to the gate.)
Last edited by JY1024; Jul 20, 2010 at 9:31 pm Reason: Clarified terminology - in this case, C/D are "concourses," not terminals
Jul 20, 2010, 10:45 pm
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Routing straight ORD-BOS on the outbound would yield 867 EQM for that portion.
The OP's original outbound routing ORD-LGA-BOS would yield 2,466 EQM (1,233 x 2 with the DEQM bonus).
If the purpose of this run is EQM as mentioned then I'd stick with the original. An extra 20 mins in the LGA AC isn't worth the 1,599 EQM you'd be giving up.
The OP's original outbound routing ORD-LGA-BOS would yield 2,466 EQM (1,233 x 2 with the DEQM bonus).
If the purpose of this run is EQM as mentioned then I'd stick with the original. An extra 20 mins in the LGA AC isn't worth the 1,599 EQM you'd be giving up.
Jul 20, 2010, 10:48 pm
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nearly all my AA flying goes into my BAEC so I generally am oblivious to AA mileage promos.
Jul 21, 2010, 9:41 am
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I'm stunned at how fast the miles are posting (not the EQM). I got back from ORD-LGA-BOS-LGA-ORD yesterday afternoon and the miles had posted this a.m. Almost 10K, with the EXP bonus. ^
Jul 21, 2010, 11:09 am
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(Here's the NYTPL thread with the T&C just in case you're interested.)