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EDIT: oh and obviously it is in this one too!
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Maybe this is Mobile FT. It's also in the Dashboard.
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Arriving from JNB probably into 5C and connecting to LIS from Terminal 3....have 2 hours assuming an ontime arrival....Guess we have to take the transit to 5 and then take the connections bus to Terminal 3 and clear security....arrival time is scheduled for 5.30am how long do you suppose it might take from landing until through security in terminal 3 as I might like to have a shower before continuing...thanks in advance
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Arriving from JNB probably into 5C and connecting to LIS from Terminal 3....have 2 hours assuming an ontime arrival....Guess we have to take the transit to 5 and then take the connections bus to Terminal 3 and clear security....arrival time is scheduled for 5.30am how long do you suppose it might take from landing until through security in terminal 3 as I might like to have a shower before continuing...thanks in advance
Security on arrival in to T3 as you noted.
I would think 35-45 minutes should be typical from walking off the plane to getting out of security at T3.
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Quick question: Is it (at all) possible to arrive on BA in Terminal 5 at 08:00 and then to connect to a Skyteam flight (separate booking) that leaves from Terminal 4 at 09:45? I will have Fast Track for the Skyteam flight and will travel with carry on bags only.
Many thanks..
Many thanks..
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Quick question: Is it (at all) possible to arrive on BA in Terminal 5 at 08:00 and then to connect to a Skyteam flight (separate booking) that leaves from Terminal 4 at 09:45? I will have Fast Track for the Skyteam flight and will travel with carry on bags only.
Many thanks..
Many thanks..
Possible if you are on time, just get the airside bus. However if you are late you are screwed. I wouldn't book it that close.
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Quick question: Is it (at all) possible to arrive on BA in Terminal 5 at 08:00 and then to connect to a Skyteam flight (separate booking) that leaves from Terminal 4 at 09:45? I will have Fast Track for the Skyteam flight and will travel with carry on bags only.
Many thanks..
Many thanks..
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I heard in the states they have the 2 hour 'flat tire rule' to cover disruptions. Let's say you have an unexpected event and miss the flight but show up at the airport.
Or am I dreaming and that isn't applied in Europe?
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If you miss your flight by a few minutes, don't they rebook you onto the next one free of charge?
I heard in the states they have the 2 hour 'flat tire rule' to cover disruptions. Let's say you have an unexpected event and miss the flight but show up at the airport.
Or am I dreaming and that isn't applied in Europe?
I heard in the states they have the 2 hour 'flat tire rule' to cover disruptions. Let's say you have an unexpected event and miss the flight but show up at the airport.
Or am I dreaming and that isn't applied in Europe?
You are rebooked for free if it is one ticket, and not if separate tickets.
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"Some airlines have an unwritten policy called the “Flat Tire Rule” in which they'll let late passengers fly standby on the next flight without having to pay to rebook. But you must show up within two hours of your schedule departure."
So if you show up a bit late to the airport (within 2 hours of your flight) as the Skyteam airline assumes you are showing up for only this flight and weren't connecting on a seperate ticket from another carrier.
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This is what i meant.
"Some airlines have an unwritten policy called the Flat Tire Rule in which they'll let late passengers fly standby on the next flight without having to pay to rebook. But you must show up within two hours of your schedule departure."
So if you show up a bit late to the airport (within 2 hours of your flight) as the Skyteam airline assumes you are showing up for only this flight and weren't connecting on a seperate ticket from another carrier.
"Some airlines have an unwritten policy called the Flat Tire Rule in which they'll let late passengers fly standby on the next flight without having to pay to rebook. But you must show up within two hours of your schedule departure."
So if you show up a bit late to the airport (within 2 hours of your flight) as the Skyteam airline assumes you are showing up for only this flight and weren't connecting on a seperate ticket from another carrier.
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The relevance is if the OP misses his 'connection' due to the fact that his connection time is really short, I am wondering if they can put him onto the next flight free of charge.
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No it doesn't apply. As I already noted if you are on separate tickets you are on your own should you miss your connection.