There is a thread in here that talks extensively about Charlotte's airport (CLT).

CLT is a very easy airport to navigate. US flies out of concourses B, C, D, E. The concourses fan out from a central terminal building with A on the far side of one end and E on the far side of the other end. On each concourse even gates are on one side of the hall, odds on the other (generally speaking).

Everything is well signed. It shouldn't be an issues, just following the signs.

Even at a leisurely walking pace it should not take more than 30 minutes to walk from the end of B to the end of E.

Where are you coming from and going to? That will give us a better idea of what the connection will be like. With that said, if everything is on time 1 hour is plenty of time. There are no buses, tunnels, or anything else complicated - everything is on one level and within walking distance (albeit Terminal E is a fair hike).

If the cause of a delay is weather related, then you are on your own to find a hotel, though there are plenty of reasonably-priced options nearby with shuttles. If the delay is caused by maintenance, then US will have to put you up.

If weather in CLT is the cause of the delay, then don't forget there's a good chance your connection will also be delayed.

All in all, CLT is an excellent airport for connections.

Welcome to Flyertalk newbieflyer11!!!^

I merged your post into our existing thread on the CLT airport. For future reference, there's a sticky at the top of the forum called, "Links to popular ongoing US Airways Threads: LOOK IN HERE BEFORE POSTING NEW THREADS," which contain links to threads on the US hubs, some aircraft, and other common topics.

As others have indicated, I don't think you'll run into problems at CLT, provided your incoming aircraft is on time.
I did miss a connection at CLT in Dec, but it was due to de-icing in BOS, we were late to arrive at CLT, had to wait for a gate, etc.
But on several other occasions, I've made it from the far end of B to express flights, way out in E, with plenty of time to spare.
I'd suggest familiarizing yourself with the map ahead of time and read through this thread. When you arrive, go directly to your next gate--don't stop for something to eat, restroom, or anything else. After you get to the gate, you can assess if there's time prior to boarding.

Anyone else notice CLT term B and C have been hot lately. last Sunday, downright toasty at C and B (late gate change allowed me to sample both) and again today in the AM. The air clearly wasn't running properly in C.

Generally I'm happy with CLT, this new sauna enhancement is for the birds though!

It doesn't help the inside temp that B & C are aligned roughly N-S so all the windows on the sides of those concourses let direct sunlight in during the earlier morning and later in the afternoon. Added to the crowds when everyone is connecting - 100 people give off enough body heat to heat a small house in the winter - and it can get decidedly warm in the summer.

Jim

The E gates are on ramp level so one floor down from the A/B/C/D gates but there an escalator and elevator.

Think of CLT as a big retangular room - the central terminal. Starting with the upper left corner, A-Con is on that corner, B-Con on the next corner, C-Con on the corner at the other end (lower right corner) and D/E-Cons on the 4th corner. The only thing that can be confusing is that E-Con is off of D-Con instead of off the central terminal so if you're going to/from E-Con watch the signs closely.

Jim

thanks for the help, everyone!

i will do my best to prepare myself and enlist help. however, when i misconnected and got lost in minnesota, on delta, they put me up in a hotel and provided meal vouchers. this was not a mechanical or weather. i just explained i got lost. was wondering if this is standard practice, because ive heard us airways is more stinger than other airlines

I wouldn't hold my breath for US doing that.

How many years back was this? A lot changed in years and airlines are less willing to give things away when it is not clearly their issue.

last year, actually. it might've helped that i had (have) a disability. never had a misconnection on us airways, though

Just check which gates you'll arrive at and depart from (check the same day of the week for the prior week as well as the prior business day) and use the map on the CLT airport website to plot your course. You may want to print the terminal map out and mark your route on it. Do keep in mind that gate assignments can change at the last minute.

I can walk from the end of E to the end of B - the gates furtherest apart - in about 10-12 minutes but that's at a brisk walk. If your disability makes it harder to get around, CLT has electric carts that'll take you anwhere but up/down the stairs/elevator for E-concourse. Just ask the gate agent when you deplane to call for one.

Jim

Once you leave the aircraft, as you emerge from the jetway, there may be a US Airways rep standing close by. This person is there to help you with connections. If you are not sure there will be a person there, ask a flight attendant if there will be someone as you disembark, with whom you can speak. I know how confusing it all can be as you rush through into the airport. So much going on but takea few moments to orient yourself. As others have said, CLT is a good airport to find your way around. It is one of my favorites. I like the central 'hub' with the "A, B, C, D" radiating off the hub. You will do fine.

I agree with all that, but I didn't notice the heat until this past week. All those windows, and people haven't changed recently, so I think they are skimping on AC or it is malfunctioning. It must've been 85 on Sunday.

I was in B today and didn't notice anything unusual in terms of heat.

I think of it like a hand. All fingers radiate off the Atrium (well, D/E is like weird slightly attached fingers, but you get my point.