Advice re changing terminals quickly at MIA this afternoon
Nov 25, 2014, 11:52 am
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Advice re changing terminals quickly at MIA this afternoon
Due to irrops today (delayed AA flight, first segment changed to UA), I have 40 minutes to connect from an inbound UA flight arriving MIA Terminal G to a departing AA Carribbean flight leaving MIA Terminal D (right now showing D36). No checked bags, I'm checked in, and I have PreCheck, but I realize this is likely going to be a futile effort. That said, what's the fastest way to get from G to D and can I stay airside in switching terminals?
Nov 25, 2014, 1:12 pm
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Unfortunately you will have to go thru security.
Nov 25, 2014, 1:28 pm
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There is a moving walkway upstairs outside security that could help you run to D. Pre-check should be very fast. You will then have to turn left once through security and run to the gate or take the elevator up to the train and go one exit. Use the elevator, much quicker than the escalators.
Nov 25, 2014, 1:39 pm
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Due to irrops today (delayed AA flight, first segment changed to UA), I have 40 minutes to connect from an inbound UA flight arriving MIA Terminal G to a departing AA Carribbean flight leaving MIA Terminal D (right now showing D36). No checked bags, I'm checked in, and I have PreCheck, but I realize this is likely going to be a futile effort. That said, what's the fastest way to get from G to D and can I stay airside in switching terminals?
Nov 25, 2014, 2:33 pm
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It will be doable with an early or on-time arrival. But, bear in mind boarding will start almost after wheels down on your arrival.
If you are fit and used to running sprints, I would avoid the train, you can definately run it at a brisk pace faster. If you hit it wrong the train could eat up over half your connect time.
Good luck, its not hopeless but, don't get too down if you miss it. Hopefully you are all on one ticket and are protected. You should check where your aa flight is leaving from. If its "E" its a bit easier.
If you are fit and used to running sprints, I would avoid the train, you can definately run it at a brisk pace faster. If you hit it wrong the train could eat up over half your connect time.
Good luck, its not hopeless but, don't get too down if you miss it. Hopefully you are all on one ticket and are protected. You should check where your aa flight is leaving from. If its "E" its a bit easier.