40 Minute Connection in DUS? Incoming AA outgoing AB?
Aug 11, 2014, 9:49 am
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40 Minute Connection in DUS? Incoming AA outgoing AB?
Hi,
I'm flying ORD->DUS on AA and then DUS->CTA on AB.
AA.com allows me to book it but there is only a 40 minute connection. Anyone done this and can suggest if this is even feasible.
I'm flying ORD->DUS on AA and then DUS->CTA on AB.
AA.com allows me to book it but there is only a 40 minute connection. Anyone done this and can suggest if this is even feasible.
Aug 11, 2014, 9:51 am
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Aug 11, 2014, 9:53 am
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Should also add that its AA242 then connecting to airberlin 8880
Aug 11, 2014, 10:03 am
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Aug 11, 2014, 10:17 am
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Aug 11, 2014, 11:22 am
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I believe the AA flight arrives at the far end of Terminal C with most AB departures from Terminal B. Passport control is between terminals. 40 minutes is ok if you walk briskly. Late arrival is more likely to cause you problems than MCT. According to EF and my own experience AA 242 is late an average of 38 minutes 52% of the time. With only 40 minutes any late arrival will be problematic.
Aug 11, 2014, 12:19 pm
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Personally, I would still book the connection, as that's the only nonstop connection to CTA of the day. If 242 is delayed, there is a rerouting through STR on AB that you could be accommodated on.
This thread may be of use:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/germa...usseldorf.html
Aug 11, 2014, 12:25 pm
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DUS is a total breeze for connections, especially if you're used to the buses and trains of say LHR or MAD.
You do have to change 'terminals' to get to the EU flights, but this is a 5 min walk (no buses or trains), and unless something has changed you don't have to re-clear security before your connecting flight.
40 mins is perfectly fine. Last year I was on a delayed ORD-DUS and made a 20 min connection to CPH with time to spare.
You do have to change 'terminals' to get to the EU flights, but this is a 5 min walk (no buses or trains), and unless something has changed you don't have to re-clear security before your connecting flight.
40 mins is perfectly fine. Last year I was on a delayed ORD-DUS and made a 20 min connection to CPH with time to spare.
Aug 14, 2014, 4:26 pm
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I can see two scenarios I) where it's obvious I'll miss the connection before leaving ORD and II) I'll miss the connection in DUS who/where do I contact in each scenario?
I won't have a phone overseas.
Aug 14, 2014, 4:34 pm
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Ok I pulled the plug and booked the tight connection. Now what's the backup procedure if I missed the connection?
I can see two scenarios I) where it's obvious I'll miss the connection before leaving ORD and II) I'll miss the connection in DUS who/where do I contact in each scenario?
I won't have a phone overseas.
I can see two scenarios I) where it's obvious I'll miss the connection before leaving ORD and II) I'll miss the connection in DUS who/where do I contact in each scenario?
I won't have a phone overseas.
Aug 14, 2014, 5:48 pm
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cmn.jbs is surely correct. DUS is not a large airport, and it's quite efficient. I've made connections there 3-4 times in the past couple of years without any difficulty. Your flight presumably arrives in the morning, and other options later in the day should be available.
Aug 14, 2014, 7:25 pm
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40 Minute Connection in DUS? Incoming AA outgoing AB?
Be advise that connection passengers have their own immigration control desk at terminal C. Following the signs which will take you past duty free. This will ask for boarding pass.
Passengers who terminate at DUS access immigration control by going down one level after exiting the gate.
Passengers who terminate at DUS access immigration control by going down one level after exiting the gate.
Aug 14, 2014, 8:34 pm
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Be advise that connection passengers have their own immigration control desk at terminal C. Following the signs which will take you past duty free. This will ask for boarding pass.
Passengers who terminate at DUS access immigration control by going down one level after exiting the gate.
Passengers who terminate at DUS access immigration control by going down one level after exiting the gate.