Transferring from Alaska to AA in SJC
Jun 8, 2009, 4:51 pm
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Transferring from Alaska to AA in SJC
I am on a codeshare operated by Alaskan Air, transferring to AA in San Jose. It will be this Sunday, and we have a 2 hour connection time. Should I be worried? As I remember, Alaskan is in the south terminal, so we will have to exit the terminal and take a shuttle to the AA terminal (I assume they have interterminal shuttles, I have only been the the rental car shuttles). I still have nightmares about the time the security line there went across the skybridge and wound thru the parking garage. If it is like that again and with changing terminals, there is a chance it could be tight.
Jun 8, 2009, 4:55 pm
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I'd rather walk than take a shuttle if transferring from AS->AA. Don't bother waiting!
Jun 8, 2009, 4:58 pm
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First, there is no such thing as Alaskan Airlines. Perhaps you meant Alaska Airlines?
In that case,they do operate out of Terminal C while AA operates out of Terminal A. They do have inter-terminal buses. Just note that you're going in the "wrong direction" traffic-flow-wise, so it will take longer than A->C. I've walked this, but I wouldn't advise it unless walking in what are really non-pedestrian areas with no sidewalks is your idea of fun (it is for me).
Security lines have not been as bad as you remember for along time.Two hours should be OK.
Cheers.
In that case,they do operate out of Terminal C while AA operates out of Terminal A. They do have inter-terminal buses. Just note that you're going in the "wrong direction" traffic-flow-wise, so it will take longer than A->C. I've walked this, but I wouldn't advise it unless walking in what are really non-pedestrian areas with no sidewalks is your idea of fun (it is for me).
Security lines have not been as bad as you remember for along time.Two hours should be OK.
Cheers.
Jun 8, 2009, 6:44 pm
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If you have elite AA status, 2 hrs is ok. If not, then don't check in any luggage, walk briskly to get to Term A and get in security line cuz it can be big.
Jun 8, 2009, 6:48 pm
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Cheers.
Jun 8, 2009, 11:08 pm
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<redacted> We all knew what you meant.
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Jun 8, 2009, 11:20 pm
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I am on a codeshare operated by Alaskan Air, transferring to AA in San Jose. It will be this Sunday, and we have a 2 hour connection time. Should I be worried? As I remember, Alaskan is in the south terminal, so we will have to exit the terminal and take a shuttle to the AA terminal (I assume they have interterminal shuttles, I have only been the the rental car shuttles). I still have nightmares about the time the security line there went across the skybridge and wound thru the parking garage. If it is like that again and with changing terminals, there is a chance it could be tight.
Even if you go through the normal security line, I doubt it is going to be backed up through the garage on a Sunday. Of course, since the ticket counters have been moved downstairs, there is more room upstairs for security lines. No matter what, 2 hours is more than enough time to connect at SJC.
Dec 8, 2010, 11:11 pm
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Terminal B
I will be connecting in SJC tomorrow morning from Horizon Air to AA. I noticed Terminal C is now Terminal B thus I will be transferring from terminal B to A.
Is a shuttle still the preferred method of transferring or is there now a walking path between the terminals?
Also, is 1-1.5hrs generally sufficient transfer time late mornings on a weekday (11am)?
Is a shuttle still the preferred method of transferring or is there now a walking path between the terminals?
Also, is 1-1.5hrs generally sufficient transfer time late mornings on a weekday (11am)?
Dec 8, 2010, 11:52 pm
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I will be connecting in SJC tomorrow morning from Horizon Air to AA. I noticed Terminal C is now Terminal B thus I will be transferring from terminal B to A.
Is a shuttle still the preferred method of transferring or is there now a walking path between the terminals?
Also, is 1-1.5hrs generally sufficient transfer time late mornings on a weekday (11am)?
Is a shuttle still the preferred method of transferring or is there now a walking path between the terminals?
Also, is 1-1.5hrs generally sufficient transfer time late mornings on a weekday (11am)?
Now that the new terminal opened all of SJC gates are located behind one secure area. The transfer is a snap now.
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Dec 9, 2010, 12:16 am
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Dec 9, 2010, 7:13 am
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Thanks for the info.
Dec 9, 2010, 7:43 am
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Dec 9, 2010, 8:15 am
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There are no worries now .... all the airlines are underneather the same "house" marked as Terminal B and Terminal A. Be prepared for one heck of a walk though 
budget 15 minutes plus for the walk if you are a slow walker ....
There are several restaurants that you can sit at Gordon Biersch is one of them .... outside of that ... there are really no comfortable places to sit at SJC anymore ....
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budget 15 minutes plus for the walk if you are a slow walker ....There are several restaurants that you can sit at Gordon Biersch is one of them .... outside of that ... there are really no comfortable places to sit at SJC anymore ....
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I am on a codeshare operated by Alaskan Air, transferring to AA in San Jose. It will be this Sunday, and we have a 2 hour connection time. Should I be worried? As I remember, Alaskan is in the south terminal, so we will have to exit the terminal and take a shuttle to the AA terminal (I assume they have interterminal shuttles, I have only been the the rental car shuttles). I still have nightmares about the time the security line there went across the skybridge and wound thru the parking garage. If it is like that again and with changing terminals, there is a chance it could be tight.
Dec 9, 2010, 9:30 am
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