AlicorporateUK

I am assuming you are intending to book 2 separate tickets? If so, this would be a fairly risk arrangement, mostly given that you will be connecting to a long-haul flight. In normal circumstances (i.e. all being well, on-time arrival etc.), you would be out in the baggage hall in less than 5 minutes, you would then need to go upstairs and check-in for your next flight (again, less than 5 minutes from the moment you collect your bags), bearing in mind that security could get busy at times (especially in case you have no priority as a frequent flyer, Star Alliance in this particular scenario). In short: a minor delay would seriously compromise your DYI (if that's the case) connection and even an on-time arrival could put unnecessary stress to your travel arrangements as a whole. If, instead, you are intending to book the above itinerary under one single PNR, you would not only be given alternative solutions (in case you miss your ORD flight) but you could simply check-in your luggage(s) all the way to ORD without having to collect in WAW.

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chanster

Thanks for the help... Im booking through Vayama - no idea if I am getting booked as a single ticket or not.

AlicorporateUK

That will most likely be a single PNR (LOT/Aegean have a code-share agreement on all Athens-Warsaw-Athens services), meaning that you will be able to check-in your bags in Athens and collect in Chicago upon arrival. That will also make your connection in Warsaw as easy as it gets - a short walk to passports once you get off the plane and even some (or rather plenty of!) time to sit down for a drink before your flight to the US. Go for it and enjoy!

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chanster

Thank you so much. Booked through Vayama and everythign was charged through LOT. I assume that means I am getting one ticket.

TPJ

You can review your ticket on Saudia tool:

SAUDIA | Book Flights| Hotels| and Car Rental (Manage booking tab, choose e-ticket and insert your ticket number, your e-ticket will be retrieved adn you will be able to see the itinerary)

ehartal

Hi there in 3 weeks I am flying to Prauge from Chicago on Lot. LO4 scheduled to arrive 13:35. Connection to Prauge for 1 hour and 20 minutes. I understand I have to clear EU passport control as well as security screening. Does Chicago flight get a gate. Is lines at passport and security in prauge pretty long ? Do not expect to have long walks but probably a bus gate to prauge as this is an embarer

Also noticed LO4 is almost never on time. At least once a week it is one hour late. Shall I be concerned. Not sure what I can do right now though.

AlicorporateUK

Clay_C.

People who frequent WAW: How realistic is it to expect to make a one hour connection flying in from Belgrade and departing on flight 3 at to ORD at 16:45?

TPJ

You only need to clear security. Fairly realistic - LO operational performance is now quite good after a terrible summer (Trent engine problems, aircraft delivery delays etc.).

Clay_C.

There wouldn't be a terminal change between arriving from Belgrade and departing to Chicago?

nieszprot

No, just passport control and security control.

marcoos

There is only one terminal.

TPJ

It is non-Schengen to non-Schengen so no passport control.

shuly

I read through most of this thread, I think I understand the procedure but am trying to assess my chances.

I will transit I->D (arriving from TLV on LO156, departing to PRG on LO521) with 45 minute connection time, single ticket, in business, hand luggage only.
Arriving on LO155, a B738, what are my chances of getting a gate (as opposed to a bus)? If it's a bus, is there special treatment of business pax?
Are lines for security long around 2:30 pm? I see two LOT widebodies landing within 10 minutes... Is there a fast track?
What about immigration? Are lines typically long? Fast track?

Thanks a lot,

Shuly

Fabo.sk

LOT provides a separate bus or van for J pax in WAW on bus gates. Dunno about the lines, but I think 45 should be doable (though tough)