Connection at PHL
Feb 15, 2013 | 7:36 pm
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2013
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Connection at PHL
Hey guys,
So, my first time flying will be in April (I'm almost 22 years old and I haven't flown before, hard to believe, eh?) So I'm nervous but I have a couple questions.
What can I expect? Any suggestions for first time adult flyers? I bought the ticket on expedia.ca (it's an e-ticket).
I will have one checked back (clothes mostly) and one carry on (laptop)
I fly from Halifax (YHZ) at 7 am to PHL, I arrive there at 8:30 am. I fly out again to LAX at 10 am. So a total layover of 90 minutes.
Do I have to pick up my checked bag then go through security/customs again when I land in PHL? Or what?
Is my layover even enough time?
Thanks guys, I'm nervous but also very excited.
So, my first time flying will be in April (I'm almost 22 years old and I haven't flown before, hard to believe, eh?) So I'm nervous but I have a couple questions.
What can I expect? Any suggestions for first time adult flyers? I bought the ticket on expedia.ca (it's an e-ticket).
I will have one checked back (clothes mostly) and one carry on (laptop)
I fly from Halifax (YHZ) at 7 am to PHL, I arrive there at 8:30 am. I fly out again to LAX at 10 am. So a total layover of 90 minutes.
Do I have to pick up my checked bag then go through security/customs again when I land in PHL? Or what?
Is my layover even enough time?
Thanks guys, I'm nervous but also very excited.
Feb 15, 2013 | 7:52 pm
#2
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: MSY
Programs: BA GfL
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It appears that there is a US Customs preclearance facility at YHZ. If you clear customs/immigration there, then you are considered a domestic passenger and you can check your bag through to LAX. You will not have to reclaim it and re-check it at PHL.
90 minutes should be plenty of time for this connection, provided your YHZ-PHL flight is reasonably on time. As soon as you arrive at PHL, look for the nearest set of TV screens showing departing flights. Look for your PHL-LAX flight and go to that terminal/gate.
You don't say which airline you are flying, but I presume it is US. If that is the case, then you may arrive at Terminal F (this is where the regional jets usually end up). Your PHL-LAX flight will leave from Terminal B/C. Take the free inter-terminal shuttle bus; this will allow you to get from F to B/C without having to go through security again in PHL.
90 minutes should be plenty of time for this connection, provided your YHZ-PHL flight is reasonably on time. As soon as you arrive at PHL, look for the nearest set of TV screens showing departing flights. Look for your PHL-LAX flight and go to that terminal/gate.
You don't say which airline you are flying, but I presume it is US. If that is the case, then you may arrive at Terminal F (this is where the regional jets usually end up). Your PHL-LAX flight will leave from Terminal B/C. Take the free inter-terminal shuttle bus; this will allow you to get from F to B/C without having to go through security again in PHL.
Feb 15, 2013 | 8:14 pm
#3
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Join Date: Feb 2013
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It appears that there is a US Customs preclearance facility at YHZ. If you clear customs/immigration there, then you are considered a domestic passenger and you can check your bag through to LAX. You will not have to reclaim it and re-check it at PHL.
90 minutes should be plenty of time for this connection, provided your YHZ-PHL flight is reasonably on time. As soon as you arrive at PHL, look for the nearest set of TV screens showing departing flights. Look for your PHL-LAX flight and go to that terminal/gate.
You don't say which airline you are flying, but I presume it is US. If that is the case, then you may arrive at Terminal F (this is where the regional jets usually end up). Your PHL-LAX flight will leave from Terminal B/C. Take the free inter-terminal shuttle bus; this will allow you to get from F to B/C without having to go through security again in PHL.
90 minutes should be plenty of time for this connection, provided your YHZ-PHL flight is reasonably on time. As soon as you arrive at PHL, look for the nearest set of TV screens showing departing flights. Look for your PHL-LAX flight and go to that terminal/gate.
You don't say which airline you are flying, but I presume it is US. If that is the case, then you may arrive at Terminal F (this is where the regional jets usually end up). Your PHL-LAX flight will leave from Terminal B/C. Take the free inter-terminal shuttle bus; this will allow you to get from F to B/C without having to go through security again in PHL.
I was a bit worried about customs/security, now I'm not at all.I will be flying US Airways for the whole flight.
Feb 15, 2013 | 10:23 pm
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I believe the flight from Halifax to Phila is a regional jet operated by Republic Airways. In that case it is likely to come into the main terminal - B/C gates - and you will not likely need to take the inter-terminal shuttle. Just check the TV screen for the gate for your outbound flight.
Last edited by JerryFF; Feb 15, 2013 at 10:34 pm
Feb 16, 2013 | 3:06 pm
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Pennsylvania
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I believe the flight from Halifax to Phila is a regional jet operated by Republic Airways. In that case it is likely to come into the main terminal - B/C gates - and you will not likely need to take the inter-terminal shuttle. Just check the TV screen for the gate for your outbound flight.
Bobette
Feb 19, 2013 | 9:03 pm
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I'm sure you will enjoy your first flights (although nothing like it was when I took my first flight many years ago!).
Here is a handy guide to PHL courtesy of the folks over at the US forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/us-ai...a-airport.html
In general, PHL is a pretty easy airport for transfers (as long as things are running on time) and has some decent shopping and food options.
Enjoy!
Here is a handy guide to PHL courtesy of the folks over at the US forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/us-ai...a-airport.html
In general, PHL is a pretty easy airport for transfers (as long as things are running on time) and has some decent shopping and food options.
Enjoy!
Mar 10, 2013 | 11:17 pm
#8
Join Date: Apr 2003
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That's a tough one and I think only you can do the risk analysis. If you end up in the ER/hospital in the US, you are going to be paying a LOT of money for it, but then again, what are the chances, and are you able to pay out of pocket in any case? I know a lot of people coming from the UK buy it as a regular thing. Best to ask a Canadian crowd, not people from the US, because our insurance works very differently than yours.