9-27-10 Flight 619 2 hr delay to Narita ??
Sep 27, 2010, 7:31 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Mpls. Minnesota USA
Posts: 157
9-27-10 Flight 619 2 hr delay to Narita ??
Anyone have any idea as to why the delay? Am taking that flight tomorrow and would like to be able to make my connection in Narita! Hope this is not something that will "spill over" into the next days flight........ 
Sep 27, 2010, 8:12 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2007
Programs: DL Plat, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,314
I wouldn't sweat it. That 747 will be filled with people making connections throughout Asia. They'll often hold many flights to avoid having to re-book 300+ pax. Also, there's quite a bit of padding in the schedule - the flight can make up quite a bit of time in the air.
Sep 27, 2010, 8:31 pm
#3
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: DL DM 2MM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 15,193
Not sure why this time... but DL619 was 3hrs late last week as well and hasn't had the best ontime performance lately in general. Was diverted back to msp and looked like a mechanical issue.
My recent experience is that they were holding several connecting flights when 619 was late. Where are you connecting on to?
My recent experience is that they were holding several connecting flights when 619 was late. Where are you connecting on to?
Sep 28, 2010, 9:18 am
#5
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: DL DM 2MM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 15,193
I don't recall if the BKK flight was held. If there are a decent amount of people connecting to BKK then they will hold the flight if yours is late. I wouldn't be too worried about it. If its delayed and you miss the flight they will either put you on another airline or provide accomodations.