30 minutes connection at IAH
Nov 21, 2009, 5:12 pm
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30 minutes connection at IAH
How risky is it to book SEA-MIA with a 30 minute connection in February? The next flight IAH-MIA is 7 hours later, so would really mess things up if the connecting flight is missed; I'd appreciate your thoughts!
Nov 21, 2009, 6:37 pm
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It is doable but very tight. Plan on moving quickly and not stopping for anything between gates.
Nov 21, 2009, 6:47 pm
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Sit as close to the front as possible and check for back-up flights. GL! 
Nov 21, 2009, 6:53 pm
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Very tight, especially if you have to walk from Terminal C to Terminal E or vice versa. If your incoming flight gates more than five or ten minutes late and you're not sitting in the front of the plane, you're probably sunk. All in all, more anxiety than I would sign up for unless I had to.
Nov 21, 2009, 7:24 pm
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30 minutes is indeed tight like everyone has pointed. again, your key is to sit up front and hope your first leg lands on time.
Nov 21, 2009, 7:28 pm
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hope and pray one flight comes in C40's and other leaves in C40's 
MIA flights that is not uncommon area, so maybe it will!
MIA flights that is not uncommon area, so maybe it will!
Nov 22, 2009, 10:14 am
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Thanks everyone!
Nov 22, 2009, 1:09 pm
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It will depend on where you are flying from. If you are flying into terminal A (most are prop planes) and have to take a bus to B terminal then a tram to C, D, then you are pretty much screwed.
Nov 22, 2009, 1:37 pm
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Nov 22, 2009, 2:13 pm
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I'd only do this if my first flight was departing very early in the morning. If it's an afternoon connection you've got much more chance of delays than, for example, a 6:00am departure.
Nov 22, 2009, 5:39 pm
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Flight does originate early in the morning, so thanks for that bit of encouragement! Expedia says this arrives and departs from Terminal C, so that also sounds okay, assuming Expedia is reliable on that info. I wouldn't normally cut it this close, but my D is trying to join her friends on an already purchased itinerary. Now if I could just get Expedia to stop yanking the fare every time I find a decent one! I hate it when that happens.
Dec 30, 2009, 7:11 pm
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I see lots of 30-35 minute connections through IAH...if these are really not doable, then why does CO even offer them. Shouldnt the minimum connection time be more reasonable, not what is possible in specific situations (those in FC who can run!). Im booking a 33 min. connection and hoping my upgrade doesnt get lost if I misconnect!
Dec 30, 2009, 7:23 pm
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I see lots of 30-35 minute connections through IAH...if these are really not doable, then why does CO even offer them. Shouldnt the minimum connection time be more reasonable, not what is possible in specific situations (those in FC who can run!). Im booking a 33 min. connection and hoping my upgrade doesnt get lost if I misconnect!
Not sure and am sure one of the more knowledgeable folks around here could answer. Personally - I wouldn't book one if I didn't see plenty of options later in the day (and I would never count on keeping an upgrade). I'd rather wait around a bit if it allows me to keep my schedule. That's just me.
Dec 30, 2009, 7:26 pm
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CO had a EWR-IAH-GIG with a 30 min connection for sale. I had to convince my friend not to do it, specially since they are going in the middle of the winter, and departing EWR at 5:30 pm!!! I can believe they would allow anyone to purchase that flight. The next flight would be 24 hrs later!
He is on a 2 hr connection now.
He is on a 2 hr connection now.
Dec 30, 2009, 7:35 pm
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I did a 45 minute connection, from E to B (taking the tram), going through customs, getting sent to Ag inspection in plenty of time. I even stopped to pick up something to eat on the plane. I wanted to change the flight but I was told it was a legal connection. As long as you're on time and walk fast, you'll be OK.
Check the monitor to make sure your gate hasn't changed.
Check the monitor to make sure your gate hasn't changed.