Chances of making my DBX connection
Jan 30, 2012, 12:48 am
#6
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: Skywards Blue :-(, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, GHA Platinum
Posts: 2,531
90 minutes is more than enough to clear transit security checks. Use the loo if needed. Buy a bit of booze from duty free and even an early morning drink in the lounge.
You might have to skip a few of the above if you end up getting bussed in to the terminal. (I've been lucky the last few times and no bus!!)
You might have to skip a few of the above if you end up getting bussed in to the terminal. (I've been lucky the last few times and no bus!!)
Jan 31, 2012, 6:37 am
#7
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: london
Posts: 317
I rattled through DXB last night with a (planned) 85 minute connection.
As it happened though, ATC delay at LHR resulted in a bit of time in holding pattern before touchdown, with EK002 finally arriving @ 45 mins late.
DXB is carnage at this time of the morning, but with a bit of speedwalking and careful selection of x-ray queue at transfer security, i arrived at my gate and joined the last few folk boarding. We then sat on that plane for another 40 mins before leaving for KWI.
I guess that coming through DXB during busy periods, you can be pretty sure that, with so many connections being made, your departing flight will be leaving late.
As it happened though, ATC delay at LHR resulted in a bit of time in holding pattern before touchdown, with EK002 finally arriving @ 45 mins late.
DXB is carnage at this time of the morning, but with a bit of speedwalking and careful selection of x-ray queue at transfer security, i arrived at my gate and joined the last few folk boarding. We then sat on that plane for another 40 mins before leaving for KWI.
I guess that coming through DXB during busy periods, you can be pretty sure that, with so many connections being made, your departing flight will be leaving late.
Jan 31, 2012, 2:27 pm
#10
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 61
I am so grateful for all the comments which have helped put my mind at rest. This will be my first Emirates business class experience and I have high hopes. I'll post a trip report when I'm back. All I need now is for the weather to improve in Sydney and I'm sorted!