schedule change: 2.5 hours JFK-LGA. Do-able?
Jul 23, 2018, 9:48 am
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schedule change: 2.5 hours JFK-LGA. Do-able?
I'd welcome expert advice.
DL did a schedule change and I now have 2h, 34min to transfer from JFK to LGA. I will be arriving on the direct MXP-JFK flight.
Mitigating factors:
I'm in D1, no checked bags, have Global Entry, and am traveling on a Saturday (arrive JFK ~1pm) so traffic should be light even with LGA construction.
So this seems tight if the MXP departure is delayed, but do-able.
I would welcome advice from those who do this airport change often. If you think this is a mistake, I will call DL and try to find other flights- but this routing, if it works, is the best in terms of schedule.
Much thanks.
DL did a schedule change and I now have 2h, 34min to transfer from JFK to LGA. I will be arriving on the direct MXP-JFK flight.
Mitigating factors:
I'm in D1, no checked bags, have Global Entry, and am traveling on a Saturday (arrive JFK ~1pm) so traffic should be light even with LGA construction.
So this seems tight if the MXP departure is delayed, but do-able.
I would welcome advice from those who do this airport change often. If you think this is a mistake, I will call DL and try to find other flights- but this routing, if it works, is the best in terms of schedule.
Much thanks.
Jul 23, 2018, 10:24 am
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I've done that connection plenty of times, and that sounds like more than enough with no checked bags and GE. To preempt the worry chorus, of course there could be unexpected traffic. But assuming there's another option for you on the off chance that your inbound is delayed or there's an hours-long traffic snarl, I would definitely stick with your schedule.
Jul 23, 2018, 10:28 am
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I'd welcome expert advice.
DL did a schedule change and I now have 2h, 34min to transfer from JFK to LGA. I will be arriving on the direct MXP-JFK flight.
Mitigating factors:
I'm in D1, no checked bags, have Global Entry, and am traveling on a Saturday (arrive JFK ~1pm) so traffic should be light even with LGA construction.
So this seems tight if the MXP departure is delayed, but do-able.
I would welcome advice from those who do this airport change often. If you think this is a mistake, I will call DL and try to find other flights- but this routing, if it works, is the best in terms of schedule.
Much thanks.
DL did a schedule change and I now have 2h, 34min to transfer from JFK to LGA. I will be arriving on the direct MXP-JFK flight.
Mitigating factors:
I'm in D1, no checked bags, have Global Entry, and am traveling on a Saturday (arrive JFK ~1pm) so traffic should be light even with LGA construction.
So this seems tight if the MXP departure is delayed, but do-able.
I would welcome advice from those who do this airport change often. If you think this is a mistake, I will call DL and try to find other flights- but this routing, if it works, is the best in terms of schedule.
Much thanks.
And is Delta paying for your ground transfer?
Jul 23, 2018, 10:28 am
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EF shows MCT as either 2.5 or 3 hours -- it's unclear to me on this which it is:
STANDARD.D/D...D/I...I/D...I/I.
ONLINE .20 1.00 1.00 1.00
OFFLINE .20 1.00 1.00 1.00
** OR * ARE ALL
DL-DL ID SUP INTER EWR - JFK
DL-DL ID SUP INTER EWR - LGA
DL-DL ID SUP INTER JFK - EWR
DL-DL ID 3.00 INTER JFK - LGA
DL-DL ID SUP INTER LGA - EWR
**-** ID 3.30 INTER EWR - JFK
**-** ID 3.30 INTER EWR - LGA
**-** ID 3.00 INTER EWR - TSS
**-** ID 3.30 INTER JFK - EWR
**-** ID 2.30 INTER JFK - LGA
**-** ID 3.30 INTER LGA - EWR
**-** ID 3.00 INTER LGA - JFK
I think it's feasible on a Saturday mid-day (as long as it isn't a holiday weekend).
STANDARD.D/D...D/I...I/D...I/I.
ONLINE .20 1.00 1.00 1.00
OFFLINE .20 1.00 1.00 1.00
** OR * ARE ALL
DL-DL ID SUP INTER EWR - JFK
DL-DL ID SUP INTER EWR - LGA
DL-DL ID SUP INTER JFK - EWR
DL-DL ID 3.00 INTER JFK - LGA
DL-DL ID SUP INTER LGA - EWR
**-** ID 3.30 INTER EWR - JFK
**-** ID 3.30 INTER EWR - LGA
**-** ID 3.00 INTER EWR - TSS
**-** ID 3.30 INTER JFK - EWR
**-** ID 2.30 INTER JFK - LGA
**-** ID 3.30 INTER LGA - EWR
**-** ID 3.00 INTER LGA - JFK
I think it's feasible on a Saturday mid-day (as long as it isn't a holiday weekend).
Jul 23, 2018, 10:39 am
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i personally wouldn't accept this unless the alternatives with an internal JFK transfer, or transfers via other possible connecting airports, were truly awful. that being said, you would probably make the connection, albeit with limited time to waste.
Jul 23, 2018, 10:54 am
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A recent thread on this: JFK - LGA ground transfer refunds?
And a more general thread on making this connection: LGA-JFK / JFK-LGA Airport Connections
Jul 23, 2018, 11:04 am
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Delta pays for ground transportation on I/D connections between JFK and LGA. Getting that taxi/car voucher, however, will add time that the OP might not be able to afford.
A recent thread on this: JFK - LGA ground transfer refunds?
A recent thread on this: JFK - LGA ground transfer refunds?
Except for passengers traveling on award tickets or free tickets, Delta will provide ground transfer services at no additional charge in the following circumstances...
Jul 23, 2018, 11:21 am
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Good point - thanks for mentioning that.
Jul 23, 2018, 11:30 am
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Agree that if the inbound is on-time, the odds of making the connection are >95%.
If the inbound is 1 hour late, I think the odds drop to the ~75-85% level (depending on which T4 gate the plane parks at), so still quite doable. That assumes DL doesn't automatically re-accommodate you. Certainly you will be protected in any event; not like this is two separate tickets on different carriers/alliances. As long as there are reasonable alternatives, I would 100% accept this connection.
If the inbound is 1 hour late, I think the odds drop to the ~75-85% level (depending on which T4 gate the plane parks at), so still quite doable. That assumes DL doesn't automatically re-accommodate you. Certainly you will be protected in any event; not like this is two separate tickets on different carriers/alliances. As long as there are reasonable alternatives, I would 100% accept this connection.
Jul 23, 2018, 11:57 am
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OP what is your final destination?
Jul 23, 2018, 3:15 pm
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While true, I've never seen anyone denied.