Due to schedule change, I have 40 min at CLT, but AA won't let me change? (to merge)
Jul 23, 2016, 1:07 pm
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Due to schedule change, I have 40 min at CLT, but AA won't let me change? (to merge)
I received an email from AA that advised me of a schedule change on my upcoming flight in 11 days.
The incoming flight is now scheduled to arrived 27 minutes later. This leaves me exactly 40 minutes connecting time at CLT. (mainline to express) I will be checking two bags. At 5pm, I just don't see how I'm going to make it unless I run like a maniac. For example, today's flight status shows the same incoming flight arriving at gate A11 and the connecting flight leaving from gate E32.
I called AA and the agent was very sympathetic. However, she said I would have to pay the change fee if I wanted to change my flights.
Is 40-minute connection considered a legal minimum connecting time at CLT?
The incoming flight is now scheduled to arrived 27 minutes later. This leaves me exactly 40 minutes connecting time at CLT. (mainline to express) I will be checking two bags. At 5pm, I just don't see how I'm going to make it unless I run like a maniac. For example, today's flight status shows the same incoming flight arriving at gate A11 and the connecting flight leaving from gate E32.
I called AA and the agent was very sympathetic. However, she said I would have to pay the change fee if I wanted to change my flights.
Is 40-minute connection considered a legal minimum connecting time at CLT?
Jul 23, 2016, 1:12 pm
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I received an email from AA that advised me of a schedule change on my upcoming flight in 11 days.
The incoming flight is now scheduled to arrived 27 minutes later. This leaves me exactly 40 minutes connecting time at CLT. (mainline to express) I will be checking two bags. At 5pm, I just don't see how I'm going to make it unless I run like a maniac. For example, today's flight status shows the same incoming flight arriving at gate A11 and the connecting flight leaving from gate E32.
I called AA and the agent was very sympathetic. However, she said I would have to pay the change fee if I wanted to change my flights.
Is 40-minute connection considered a legal minimum connecting time at CLT?
The incoming flight is now scheduled to arrived 27 minutes later. This leaves me exactly 40 minutes connecting time at CLT. (mainline to express) I will be checking two bags. At 5pm, I just don't see how I'm going to make it unless I run like a maniac. For example, today's flight status shows the same incoming flight arriving at gate A11 and the connecting flight leaving from gate E32.
I called AA and the agent was very sympathetic. However, she said I would have to pay the change fee if I wanted to change my flights.
Is 40-minute connection considered a legal minimum connecting time at CLT?
Jul 23, 2016, 1:13 pm
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I received an email from AA that advised me of a schedule change on my upcoming flight in 11 days.
The incoming flight is now scheduled to arrived 27 minutes later. This leaves me exactly 40 minutes connecting time at CLT. (mainline to express) I will be checking two bags. At 5pm, I just don't see how I'm going to make it unless I run like a maniac. For example, today's flight status shows the same incoming flight arriving at gate A11 and the connecting flight leaving from gate E32.
I called AA and the agent was very sympathetic. However, she said I would have to pay the change fee if I wanted to change my flights.
Is 40-minute connection considered a legal minimum connecting time at CLT?
The incoming flight is now scheduled to arrived 27 minutes later. This leaves me exactly 40 minutes connecting time at CLT. (mainline to express) I will be checking two bags. At 5pm, I just don't see how I'm going to make it unless I run like a maniac. For example, today's flight status shows the same incoming flight arriving at gate A11 and the connecting flight leaving from gate E32.
I called AA and the agent was very sympathetic. However, she said I would have to pay the change fee if I wanted to change my flights.
Is 40-minute connection considered a legal minimum connecting time at CLT?
Just call again... if another agent tells you the same thing, request to speak to a supervisor.
Jul 23, 2016, 1:16 pm
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Forty minutes is the official AA domestic to domestic Minimum Connection Time for CLT.
I'd recommend the traditional "HUCA" (hang up and call again), and explain any limitations you might have that would impair your making a multi-terminals connection within that time.
NOTE: Please read http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...rport-lus.html for further information, particularly the Wikipost at the top of the page. We will ultimately merge this thread into that one. /Moderator
I'd recommend the traditional "HUCA" (hang up and call again), and explain any limitations you might have that would impair your making a multi-terminals connection within that time.
NOTE: Please read http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...rport-lus.html for further information, particularly the Wikipost at the top of the page. We will ultimately merge this thread into that one. /Moderator
Last edited by JDiver; Jul 23, 2016 at 1:23 pm
Jul 23, 2016, 2:16 pm
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Gate A11 is not used by American, IIRC it is used by either Delta or United...is this a typo or are you arriving on another airline? If you're not coming in on AA, I doubt AA will make a change for you and you'll just have to hope for the best.
Jul 23, 2016, 4:33 pm
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Turns out the correct gates were B8 and E38A, according to AA.com
Jul 23, 2016, 4:36 pm
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Forty minutes is the official AA domestic to domestic Minimum Connection Time for CLT.
I'd recommend the traditional "HUCA" (hang up and call again), and explain any limitations you might have that would impair your making a multi-terminals connection within that time.
NOTE: Please read http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...rport-lus.html for further information, particularly the Wikipost at the top of the page. We will ultimately merge this thread into that one. /Moderator
I'd recommend the traditional "HUCA" (hang up and call again), and explain any limitations you might have that would impair your making a multi-terminals connection within that time.
NOTE: Please read http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...rport-lus.html for further information, particularly the Wikipost at the top of the page. We will ultimately merge this thread into that one. /Moderator
Jul 23, 2016, 8:09 pm
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I called again and was denied. Then I called again and spoke to another agent who changed my flights without saying anything. I'm still on the same connecting flight, but I'm arriving into CLT on an earlier flight, so I have a couple more hours between flights.
Btw, an app I find most useful is FlightBoard. I've yet to find an airport with commercial flights it doesn't work with, it's indispensable in the UK because it gives you departure gates long before BAA does, and you can sort many ways.
Jul 24, 2016, 6:01 am
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Flightboard is currently free for Android through the Amazon App store
Jul 26, 2016, 4:56 pm
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Jul 26, 2016, 6:27 pm
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(1)Moving walkways speed connections. On two different trips (3 weeks apart), a crucial mw was out of service at CLT. I think it has now been fixed.
(2)At times the crowds at CLT can impede efficient movement between gates.
(3)If OP should have to use a restroom (this does happen
) a close connection could become impossible.
(4)A possible inbound delay could make a "legal" conn "illegal"
(2)At times the crowds at CLT can impede efficient movement between gates.
(3)If OP should have to use a restroom (this does happen
) a close connection could become impossible.(4)A possible inbound delay could make a "legal" conn "illegal"
Jul 26, 2016, 9:32 pm
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(1)Moving walkways speed connections. On two different trips (3 weeks apart), a crucial mw was out of service at CLT. I think it has now been fixed.
(2)At times the crowds at CLT can impede efficient movement between gates.
(3)If OP should have to use a restroom (this does happen) a close connection could become impossible.
(4)A possible inbound delay could make a "legal" conn "illegal"
(2)At times the crowds at CLT can impede efficient movement between gates.
(3)If OP should have to use a restroom (this does happen
) a close connection could become impossible.(4)A possible inbound delay could make a "legal" conn "illegal"
I agree with you on (2).... why are there so many people everywhere at CLT?
Most don't seem to understand the moving walkways are not there to "move" them around and that they are supposed to be walking on the walkway as well. As for restrooms, I do not use restrooms at CLT if I can help it. I really do not enjoy attendants watching my every move. (but if the restroom is crowded, then I use it)
