Connection in PHX at same gate
Aug 2, 2021, 11:01 am
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Connection in PHX at same gate
Just curious whether I need to deplane and then reboard or whether I can just move to new seat for outbound flight, at A7 in PHX today, assuming I am able to get on this LAS departure on stand-by, currently #1 on SB list.
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--woodstock
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--woodstock
Aug 2, 2021, 11:27 am
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It has happened to me several times at DFW and LAX, but never PHX. I've always gotten off of the aircraft, gone to the restroom, maybe gotten something to eat. Always good to stretch my legs in between flights. In my cases, the crew changed, so I don't think I even had a choice (I never asked).
You can certainly ask. If it is the same crew they might allow it. But be prepared for an answer of, "no."
You can certainly ask. If it is the same crew they might allow it. But be prepared for an answer of, "no."
Aug 2, 2021, 11:33 am
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Unless it's the same flight # (and thus a direct flight), you'll definitely need to deplane. If it's a direct flight, I've seen both happen depending on whether the crew is changing, if there's some sort of cleaning that needs to be done, etc.
Aug 2, 2021, 11:36 am
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No, you cannot.
It's very frowned upon. As in prohibited.
Of course you would deplane. It's required.
This is not a through flight we are talking about. It is a connection.
...but it's frowned upon...
I would de-plane but always take your stuff with you.
This is not a through flight we are talking about. It is a connection.
Aug 2, 2021, 11:51 am
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Sorry charlie I've stayed on board at least twice in the last two years. Once at ORD and the other in PHX.
Aug 2, 2021, 11:54 am
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Aug 2, 2021, 11:56 am
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I have been on several Southwest flights where I did not need to deplane because it was a "direct" flight with same route number for next leg. I have never had that experience with American. I actually had an equipment change on a "direct" Southwest flight as another flight at the connecting airport was late, so they took our plane, we all had to deplane and wait for our new aircraft to arrive.
Aug 2, 2021, 12:01 pm
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I have been on several Southwest flights where I did not need to deplane because it was a "direct" flight with same route number for next leg. I have never had that experience with American. I actually had an equipment change on a "direct" Southwest flight as another flight at the connecting airport was late, so they took our plane, we all had to deplane and wait for our new aircraft to arrive.
All nonstop flights are direct. But not all direct flights are nonstop.
Passengers are not allowed to stay on board the same AA ship at the connect point when it's being used for two different connecting flights. If that happens, it's a policy violation.
Aug 2, 2021, 12:12 pm
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For me I was on a connecting flight that happened to be the same plane and in both instances the connection was so quick once we offloaded boarding began quickly and I didn't feel like dealing with the masses.
Aug 2, 2021, 12:52 pm
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Who scanned your BP to on you on segment 2?
Aug 2, 2021, 1:26 pm
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Aug 2, 2021, 1:33 pm
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Aug 2, 2021, 1:59 pm
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To reiterate, that's a direct flight.
If you don't get off and have your BP scanned on a connecting itinerary, you will be marked as a no-show and your seat will likely be assigned to another passenger, in which case you will be escorted off the aircraft prior to departure.
If you don't get off and have your BP scanned on a connecting itinerary, you will be marked as a no-show and your seat will likely be assigned to another passenger, in which case you will be escorted off the aircraft prior to departure.