Need advice with ORD connection
May 5, 2019 | 12:20 am
#1
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Need advice with ORD connection
Hi all, it was suggested I post this here to get more clarity.
So, I am looking at booking either a Tuesday AA flight from SMF to ORD that lands at 1:38 pm that involves a 1 hr 32 min connection. I assume this is in T3.
OR
United flight from SMF to ORD that lands at 1:00 pm that involves a 2 hr 10 min connection. I assume this is in T1.
I have a flight on Alitalia in T5 at 3:10 pm, and I prefer the AA flight, but I am a little concerned (with both flights actually) on making it on time. Are these both viable options? I am one adult, with NO checked luggage (just a carry-on), and I can run fast.
So, I am looking at booking either a Tuesday AA flight from SMF to ORD that lands at 1:38 pm that involves a 1 hr 32 min connection. I assume this is in T3.
OR
United flight from SMF to ORD that lands at 1:00 pm that involves a 2 hr 10 min connection. I assume this is in T1.
I have a flight on Alitalia in T5 at 3:10 pm, and I prefer the AA flight, but I am a little concerned (with both flights actually) on making it on time. Are these both viable options? I am one adult, with NO checked luggage (just a carry-on), and I can run fast.
May 9, 2019 | 7:58 am
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Hi all, it was suggested I post this here to get more clarity.
So, I am looking at booking either a Tuesday AA flight from SMF to ORD that lands at 1:38 pm that involves a 1 hr 32 min connection. I assume this is in T3.
OR
United flight from SMF to ORD that lands at 1:00 pm that involves a 2 hr 10 min connection. I assume this is in T1.
I have a flight on Alitalia in T5 at 3:10 pm, and I prefer the AA flight, but I am a little concerned (with both flights actually) on making it on time. Are these both viable options? I am one adult, with NO checked luggage (just a carry-on), and I can run fast.
So, I am looking at booking either a Tuesday AA flight from SMF to ORD that lands at 1:38 pm that involves a 1 hr 32 min connection. I assume this is in T3.
OR
United flight from SMF to ORD that lands at 1:00 pm that involves a 2 hr 10 min connection. I assume this is in T1.
I have a flight on Alitalia in T5 at 3:10 pm, and I prefer the AA flight, but I am a little concerned (with both flights actually) on making it on time. Are these both viable options? I am one adult, with NO checked luggage (just a carry-on), and I can run fast.
Is this on one ticket or two?
May 13, 2019 | 10:42 am
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Definitely avoid extra security and also avoid the landside bus. I would not chance the 1h32min connection. The (sometimes grumpy) ladies (they have all been ladies in my recent experience) once wanted to insist that I exit security and take the landside train because the "bus would have been too slow" (!). The bus drivers do take breaks/shift changes that are not well disclosed on the website.
May 18, 2019 | 8:51 am
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If the tickets arent connected, then I would fly into ORD the night before to minimize any disruptions from potential delays and IRROPS!
May 18, 2019 | 10:20 am
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While it is certainly possible to purchase UA-AZ as a single ticket, the more likely scenario is that this is two tickets. If this is the case, I would not do it. It is not a connection and if OP no shows for his AZ flight, it will be cancelled and he will likely need to purchase a new ticket for the next day. The same problem exists for the AA origination.
On separate tickets, the risk is 100% on OP. If this is a single ticket, it will be a matter of being rebooked. Exactly what that might be and how long a delay OP will experience is an issue for him to research.
Alternatively, take a look at connections with alliances for pricing. E.g. AA-BA or DL-AZ through other gateways.
On separate tickets, the risk is 100% on OP. If this is a single ticket, it will be a matter of being rebooked. Exactly what that might be and how long a delay OP will experience is an issue for him to research.
Alternatively, take a look at connections with alliances for pricing. E.g. AA-BA or DL-AZ through other gateways.