SBA>DEN>MSP 29 min connection time
May 18, 2010, 5:26 pm
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SBA>DEN>MSP 29 min connection time
I'm considering flying in September from Santa Barbara to Denver on Frontier operated by Republic Airlines with an arrival at 10:01am in Denver. Then I leave Denver at 10:30am to Minneapolis. This only gives a 29 minute connection time.
question: does anyone know how Republic Airlines' on-time performance is? SBA>DEN is a brand new route so there's no data.
question: does anyone know how Republic Airlines' on-time performance is? SBA>DEN is a brand new route so there's no data.
May 19, 2010, 2:54 pm
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Good On-Time Performance
I don't have any stats to back this up, but I fly Frontier frequently and I find their on-time performance very, very good. It's so good that I can't remember the last time that I was delayed.
Your flight out of SBA is the first flight of the day, so I would be shocked if you were delayed. And, all Frontier flights operate out of the same concourse in Denver, so connections are breeze.
Best Wishes!
Your flight out of SBA is the first flight of the day, so I would be shocked if you were delayed. And, all Frontier flights operate out of the same concourse in Denver, so connections are breeze.
Best Wishes!
May 19, 2010, 8:48 pm
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You should be just fine with the 29 minute connection time.. However, is that a legal connection? Will F9 let you book it? If so, I would try to get seats as far forward as possible, even if you need to pay for STRETCH seating!
May 19, 2010, 10:02 pm
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May 20, 2010, 4:18 pm
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As plenty of people have said, unless something unforeseen happens, you'll have plenty of time to make the connection. I've taken leisurely walks from one end of A to the other, without using the moving walkways, in about 10 minutes.
May 21, 2010, 8:08 pm
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The E190's have a pretty fair sized overhead bin, so most carryons will fit in sideways. I don't think they'll gate check and return bags at the gate with these. The E190 planes are quite comfortable especially if you can get the stretch seating, but there is no TV or IFE to speak of.