Connecting in Brussels [BRU]
Apr 4, 2012, 7:45 am
#17
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: DEN
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Even without security lines, it's a long walk between terminals of you can't do the T-gate/bus option. 40 minutes is nowhere near enough time.
Apr 4, 2012, 8:01 am
#18
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: YEG
Programs: AC
Posts: 814
I live in Brussels, and can assure you on a good day it takes 15 minutes from your arrival gate B to the A gates. This is not counting security and passport control. If the stars all aligned, you might just sneak through, but lately at BRU it has been slightly disorganized.
I would play it safe and come in early.
I would play it safe and come in early.
Apr 5, 2012, 6:31 am
#19
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: New York City
Posts: 264
Another SN connection question at BRU
Hi all,
As per the earlier post above, I am thinking of booking a flight from TLS to BER via BRU, and notice the connection time is 50 minutes (at around 1900 on a Thursday evening).
I will NOT be flying C class, and have no status. I hope to check no luggage, but note that I may have to due to the size of the aircraft TLS-BRU.
Is there really enough time to make this connection at BRU? Do I have to clear security at BRU? And should I be worried if they require me to check my one bag?
Thanks!
Joe
As per the earlier post above, I am thinking of booking a flight from TLS to BER via BRU, and notice the connection time is 50 minutes (at around 1900 on a Thursday evening).
I will NOT be flying C class, and have no status. I hope to check no luggage, but note that I may have to due to the size of the aircraft TLS-BRU.
Is there really enough time to make this connection at BRU? Do I have to clear security at BRU? And should I be worried if they require me to check my one bag?
Thanks!
Joe
Apr 5, 2012, 6:56 am
#20
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Geneva
Programs: LX SEN, AFKL Platinum, BA Bronze,
Posts: 5,622
Hi all,
As per the earlier post above, I am thinking of booking a flight from TLS to BER via BRU, and notice the connection time is 50 minutes (at around 1900 on a Thursday evening).
I will NOT be flying C class, and have no status. I hope to check no luggage, but note that I may have to due to the size of the aircraft TLS-BRU.
Is there really enough time to make this connection at BRU? Do I have to clear security at BRU? And should I be worried if they require me to check my one bag?
Thanks!
Joe
As per the earlier post above, I am thinking of booking a flight from TLS to BER via BRU, and notice the connection time is 50 minutes (at around 1900 on a Thursday evening).
I will NOT be flying C class, and have no status. I hope to check no luggage, but note that I may have to due to the size of the aircraft TLS-BRU.
Is there really enough time to make this connection at BRU? Do I have to clear security at BRU? And should I be worried if they require me to check my one bag?
Thanks!
Joe
SN3670 (the one I assume you plan for TLS-BRU) is operated by an AVRO RJ, which has less handbagage space than larger planes but more than the typical ERJ or CRJ - but not in rows 5-9 (IIRC) though which are under the wing so avoid these seats.
If your inbound is late to BRU, SN are good at picking up pax from apron flights to bring them direct to their connecting flight, though there's a high chance you will be arriving at a gate position with the ARJ and will have only a short walk/run.
Apr 6, 2012, 3:46 pm
#22
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 522
I live in Brussels, and can assure you on a good day it takes 15 minutes from your arrival gate B to the A gates. This is not counting security and passport control. If the stars all aligned, you might just sneak through, but lately at BRU it has been slightly disorganized.
I would play it safe and come in early.
I would play it safe and come in early.
Jun 29, 2013, 9:30 am
#23
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Illinois-downstate
Programs: UA 1K, UA MM, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 955
What WAS a 1hr 5 minute connection time in BRU has now become 50 minutes. Arriving UA 1st class from ORD, transferring to LH short hop to FRA. Should I try to reschedule this? It is an award ticket, going from FRA to BKK on TG A380 in first class. I don't want to miss that TG flight!
Opinions? There is a direct flight from ORD to FRA, but no saver 1st awards are available at this time. The flight is in mid-December. Plenty of time to see more seats/flights open up?
Have not yet clicked on "Continue" button, which would ACCEPT the schedule change. Should I? Would you accept and hope for something else to open up?
Opinions? There is a direct flight from ORD to FRA, but no saver 1st awards are available at this time. The flight is in mid-December. Plenty of time to see more seats/flights open up?
Have not yet clicked on "Continue" button, which would ACCEPT the schedule change. Should I? Would you accept and hope for something else to open up?
Jun 29, 2013, 9:32 am
#24
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What WAS a 1hr 5 minute connection time in BRU has now become 50 minutes. Arriving UA 1st class from ORD, transferring to LH short hop to FRA. Should I try to reschedule this? It is an award ticket, going from FRA to BKK on TG A380 in first class. I don't want to miss that TG flight!
Opinions? There is a direct flight from ORD to FRA, but no saver 1st awards are available at this time. The flight is in mid-December. Plenty of time to see more seats/flights open up?
Have not yet clicked on "Continue" button, which would ACCEPT the schedule change. Should I? Would you accept and hope for something else to open up?
Opinions? There is a direct flight from ORD to FRA, but no saver 1st awards are available at this time. The flight is in mid-December. Plenty of time to see more seats/flights open up?
Have not yet clicked on "Continue" button, which would ACCEPT the schedule change. Should I? Would you accept and hope for something else to open up?
Jun 29, 2013, 10:10 am
#25
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: many - mostly ZRH
Posts: 232
50 min connecting time is risky in BRU. You have to change terminals and since you arrive from ORD, you need to go to immigrations. Given the long walkways in BRU and the unpredictable weather situation, I wouldn't risk it.
How much time do you have in FRA? Would a later LH-flight bring you in on time?
How much time do you have in FRA? Would a later LH-flight bring you in on time?
Jun 29, 2013, 11:39 am
#26
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Illinois-downstate
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Frederik, thanks for that reply. I had several reasons to call the 1K desk an hour or so ago, so I asked about this flight connection. The agent told me that 50 minutes is the minimum allowed connection time in BRU. She also added that since we would be arriving in first class, we would be "first off the plane" which should help. The flight is not until December, and I told her I was hoping to get the direct ORD-FRA flight at saver award rate on that date. She checked and said that it is not available (but it might become available between now and then), so I will "accept" the change for now, and will keep watching (like a hawk) for more availability!
Jun 29, 2013, 11:59 am
#27
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Frederik, thanks for that reply. I had several reasons to call the 1K desk an hour or so ago, so I asked about this flight connection. The agent told me that 50 minutes is the minimum allowed connection time in BRU. She also added that since we would be arriving in first class, we would be "first off the plane" which should help. The flight is not until December, and I told her I was hoping to get the direct ORD-FRA flight at saver award rate on that date. She checked and said that it is not available (but it might become available between now and then), so I will "accept" the change for now, and will keep watching (like a hawk) for more availability!
Jul 29, 2013, 12:48 pm
#28
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NYC
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What WAS a 1hr 5 minute connection time in BRU has now become 50 minutes. Arriving UA 1st class from ORD, transferring to LH short hop to FRA. Should I try to reschedule this? It is an award ticket, going from FRA to BKK on TG A380 in first class. I don't want to miss that TG flight!
Opinions? There is a direct flight from ORD to FRA, but no saver 1st awards are available at this time. The flight is in mid-December. Plenty of time to see more seats/flights open up?
Have not yet clicked on "Continue" button, which would ACCEPT the schedule change. Should I? Would you accept and hope for something else to open up?
Opinions? There is a direct flight from ORD to FRA, but no saver 1st awards are available at this time. The flight is in mid-December. Plenty of time to see more seats/flights open up?
Have not yet clicked on "Continue" button, which would ACCEPT the schedule change. Should I? Would you accept and hope for something else to open up?
Jul 29, 2013, 2:14 pm
#29
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Depends on whether you have to change terminals or not. As long as you don't arrive at T gates or arrive at A or B and have to transfer to the T gates, an hour is do-able.
Jul 29, 2013, 3:22 pm
#30
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Denver, CO USA
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If you have checked luggage....it probably won't make the switch.
I did a connection with 50 min the middle of June. UA EWR to BRU "C" to Brussels Air....to Berlin. Be ready to sweat as you plod along, and find yourself in a never ending serpentine of shops, security, immigration and bags that didn't make the switch. Not a fun connection!
Way too little time imo. Of course if your last name is Bolt, Go for it!
I did a connection with 50 min the middle of June. UA EWR to BRU "C" to Brussels Air....to Berlin. Be ready to sweat as you plod along, and find yourself in a never ending serpentine of shops, security, immigration and bags that didn't make the switch. Not a fun connection!
Way too little time imo. Of course if your last name is Bolt, Go for it!