connect in MUC on 2 tickets
Jul 27, 2012, 9:09 am
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connect in MUC on 2 tickets
Hello,
was just wondering if there is any chance for an earlier standby on LH flight.
I will arrive on Lh from LHR and connect in Munich to a later flight in MUC.
I have only 2 hours in MUC to connect to an earlier flight on another ticket, therefore will book next flight which leaves in 5 hours.
However, if flight are on time could I standby on the earlier flight on LH?how?
Thanks.
was just wondering if there is any chance for an earlier standby on LH flight.
I will arrive on Lh from LHR and connect in Munich to a later flight in MUC.
I have only 2 hours in MUC to connect to an earlier flight on another ticket, therefore will book next flight which leaves in 5 hours.
However, if flight are on time could I standby on the earlier flight on LH?how?
Thanks.
Jul 27, 2012, 10:35 am
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#1 - do not check any bags. In theory since you are on 2 PNRs it should not matter, but it is always easier without checked bags.
#2 - once you get of the plane in MUC go to the transfer desk and ask them nicely to move you to the earlier flight. They have done it in the past, they only refused me twice when the earlier flight was full.
#2 - once you get of the plane in MUC go to the transfer desk and ask them nicely to move you to the earlier flight. They have done it in the past, they only refused me twice when the earlier flight was full.
Jul 29, 2012, 4:05 am
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Jul 29, 2012, 6:51 am
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2 hours would be plenty of time to connect. You can easily do a 40 minutes connection!
Jul 30, 2012, 6:06 am
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Jul 30, 2012, 10:14 am
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I will be flying from US....connecting in LHR....and will have around 2 h 30 min in MUC. Appart from that I have *G so I can enter the lounge.
Good to know that they do not put you easily on an earlier flight. I will book better the earlier flight.
What if I miss the earlier flight, beeing on a separate ticket. Will they put me on the later flight?
Jul 30, 2012, 11:14 am
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connect in MUC on 2 tickets
No need to reclaim the luggage. You can check it through. Just present the itinary at checkin. If you miss the connection you depend on the goodwill of LH. If the whole itinary is on LH they may be nice to you. You may think about a travel insurance.
Jul 30, 2012, 11:27 am
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I did manage to check my baggage through MUC once when travelling on two separate LH tickets. I had 5 hours in MUC (instead of 2 hours on a later flight) to make sure I did not miss the connection and for my upgrade to clear.
Jul 30, 2012, 11:56 am
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Very helpful advice Tyrolean!!!. I have not thought of this variant to show 2 separate tickets. Unfortunately first 2 segments are on UA so not sure if they will be able to check me in through....?
Jul 30, 2012, 3:39 pm
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connect in MUC on 2 tickets
Yes, they will check bags through. Have traveled several times with UA then other *A carrier (LH, TK), and in SFO they checked my bag all the way. Allow 15-20 minutes extra for checkin though, depending on your departure airport in US.
If you need to recheck bags, 2hrs would be minimum. If not, 1 hour is plenty of time already.
If you need to recheck bags, 2hrs would be minimum. If not, 1 hour is plenty of time already.
Jul 30, 2012, 3:52 pm
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Yes, they will check bags through. Have traveled several times with UA then other *A carrier (LH, TK), and in SFO they checked my bag all the way. Allow 15-20 minutes extra for checkin though, depending on your departure airport in US.
If you need to recheck bags, 2hrs would be minimum. If not, 1 hour is plenty of time already.
If you need to recheck bags, 2hrs would be minimum. If not, 1 hour is plenty of time already.
Many thanks for advice.
Jul 30, 2012, 4:51 pm
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With all that time, why not go and enjoy a beer at the airport Brewery outside the front doors on the public side?
One of the few airports in the world with such a feature.
One of the few airports in the world with such a feature.
