1-hour International Transit in T5 -- Possible?
Sep 1, 2009, 3:46 pm
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1-hour International Transit in T5 -- Possible?
Sorry for the noobie question...this is my first time on BA. A search was inconclusive.
I have a ticket on hold for mid-October that has me arriving at T5 on BA0006 from NRT at 2:50pm. Can I possibly make a connection at 4:00pm on BA0269 to LAX, also out of T5?
BA seems to think this is a valid connection, although the past few days the flight from NRT has arrived 15 mins to 1 hour late. However the connecting flight to LAX has been 30-45 mins late as well.
The only other flight to LAX leaves the next day, so I'm assuming BA would put me up if I miss the connection due to their ops.
I'm AA PLT if that means anything, like getting me through Fast Track.
I have a ticket on hold for mid-October that has me arriving at T5 on BA0006 from NRT at 2:50pm. Can I possibly make a connection at 4:00pm on BA0269 to LAX, also out of T5?
BA seems to think this is a valid connection, although the past few days the flight from NRT has arrived 15 mins to 1 hour late. However the connecting flight to LAX has been 30-45 mins late as well.
The only other flight to LAX leaves the next day, so I'm assuming BA would put me up if I miss the connection due to their ops.
I'm AA PLT if that means anything, like getting me through Fast Track.
Sep 1, 2009, 3:49 pm
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Is this do-able - yes it certainly is.
If you arrive into T5B (which is the small building) then do check the critical flight connections screen to see if the onward flight it going from T5B too. If so, then you can go through security in T5B which invariably has no queue.
If you are running late, you could always ask the crew to get you off quickly at LHR.
If you arrive into T5B (which is the small building) then do check the critical flight connections screen to see if the onward flight it going from T5B too. If so, then you can go through security in T5B which invariably has no queue.
If you are running late, you could always ask the crew to get you off quickly at LHR.
Sep 1, 2009, 4:00 pm
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Is this do-able - yes it certainly is.
If you arrive into T5B (which is the small building) then do check the critical flight connections screen to see if the onward flight it going from T5B too. If so, then you can go through security in T5B which invariably has no queue.
If you are running late, you could always ask the crew to get you off quickly at LHR.
If you arrive into T5B (which is the small building) then do check the critical flight connections screen to see if the onward flight it going from T5B too. If so, then you can go through security in T5B which invariably has no queue.
If you are running late, you could always ask the crew to get you off quickly at LHR.
Sep 1, 2009, 4:06 pm
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I may just take my chances if BA will put me up overnight in order to take the next flight to LAX, which isn't until the following morning.
Sep 1, 2009, 4:25 pm
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If BA agrees that it's a valid connection, go for it!
The worst thing that can happen is that you get a free hotel stay at LHR (Hilton, Sofitel, ParkInn) with free meals. You will also be able to enjoy the beautiful galleries lounges and maybe some shopping in London.
The worst thing that can happen is that you get a free hotel stay at LHR (Hilton, Sofitel, ParkInn) with free meals. You will also be able to enjoy the beautiful galleries lounges and maybe some shopping in London.
Sep 1, 2009, 5:01 pm
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Sounds like a plan! It's bookable on the BA website. I've never actually stayed overnight in London, only transited, so it will be a new experience for me. Thanks everyone for the replies.
Sep 1, 2009, 6:33 pm
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Hi, not to answer you question but to satisfy my own curiosity... (sorry)
Why would you fly via LHR to get from NRT to LAX? (If it was me, I'd go via HNL (and have done a few times) and spend a couple of days on the beach.)
The only thing I can think of is that your on a RTW (xonex) in which case, why not stay a night in London anyway, or spend a little time in Europe somewhere (assuming you have spare sectors on your tkt)??
Of course, there is a cost to this (hotel etc.,) but there are some great deals around for accom. at the moment so it wouldn't cost too much.
Just my opinion anyway...
Anyway, I believe this x-fer is doable - and as has been said, if BA allows it to be booked, they'll spike you a hotel if you can't make it.
Why would you fly via LHR to get from NRT to LAX? (If it was me, I'd go via HNL (and have done a few times) and spend a couple of days on the beach.)
The only thing I can think of is that your on a RTW (xonex) in which case, why not stay a night in London anyway, or spend a little time in Europe somewhere (assuming you have spare sectors on your tkt)??
Of course, there is a cost to this (hotel etc.,) but there are some great deals around for accom. at the moment so it wouldn't cost too much.
Just my opinion anyway...
Anyway, I believe this x-fer is doable - and as has been said, if BA allows it to be booked, they'll spike you a hotel if you can't make it.
Sep 1, 2009, 8:11 pm
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I have had a short connection like that before. It is doable at T5. HOWEVER, be aware that your luggage may not transfer in time. If that happens and your destination does not have more than 1 service a day from LHR (such as VCE) that you may be without luggage for up to 72 hours.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Sep 1, 2009, 9:10 pm
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Hi, not to answer you question but to satisfy my own curiosity... (sorry)
Why would you fly via LHR to get from NRT to LAX? (If it was me, I'd go via HNL (and have done a few times) and spend a couple of days on the beach.)
The only thing I can think of is that your on a RTW (xonex) in which case, why not stay a night in London anyway, or spend a little time in Europe somewhere (assuming you have spare sectors on your tkt)??
Of course, there is a cost to this (hotel etc.,) but there are some great deals around for accom. at the moment so it wouldn't cost too much.
Just my opinion anyway...
Anyway, I believe this x-fer is doable - and as has been said, if BA allows it to be booked, they'll spike you a hotel if you can't make it.
Why would you fly via LHR to get from NRT to LAX? (If it was me, I'd go via HNL (and have done a few times) and spend a couple of days on the beach.)
The only thing I can think of is that your on a RTW (xonex) in which case, why not stay a night in London anyway, or spend a little time in Europe somewhere (assuming you have spare sectors on your tkt)??
Of course, there is a cost to this (hotel etc.,) but there are some great deals around for accom. at the moment so it wouldn't cost too much.
Just my opinion anyway...
Anyway, I believe this x-fer is doable - and as has been said, if BA allows it to be booked, they'll spike you a hotel if you can't make it.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...announced.html
I'm staying in London on the way over, then off to Tokyo from there. I have to return thru London as well, hence the odd flight plan.