Consolidated "Connections / Connecting between terminals at ORD" thread
Nov 6, 2015, 5:11 pm
#916
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I am also in good shape, but the wheel chair pushers have their own line, and a few back doors they have access to, and they seem to know all the gate keepers..
It was great, fast, and $20 well spent, for this 75 year old,
Have a great trip..and a safe flight..
It was great, fast, and $20 well spent, for this 75 year old,
Have a great trip..and a safe flight..
Nov 8, 2015, 12:08 pm
#917
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Why would it be a mess? While I agree it makes more sense to book the next flight at 4pm so OP has 3 hours and can relax through the transfer instead of being anxious, it's a pretty simple "flat tire rule" case if she misses the booked flight at 3pm and unless it's a busy day with all flights ORD-DEN booked (date isn't stated so we don't know), she'd be able to standby on a later flight.
Nov 12, 2015, 1:01 pm
#918
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Why would it be a mess? While I agree it makes more sense to book the next flight at 4pm so OP has 3 hours and can relax through the transfer instead of being anxious, it's a pretty simple "flat tire rule" case if she misses the booked flight at 3pm and unless it's a busy day with all flights ORD-DEN booked (date isn't stated so we don't know), she'd be able to standby on a later flight.
Re: the specific question of is 2 hours enough time? It's cutting it really close. Anything goes wrong (ie, flight delayed, lengthy time at CBP, long TSA line) she'd probably end up missing the ongoing flight. I wouldn't do it.
Cheers. Sharon
Nov 12, 2015, 8:45 pm
#919
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Sometimes it's significantly cheaper to book a US domestic flight separate from an international flight.
Dec 22, 2015, 2:50 pm
#920
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Connection time ok? In ORD
I'll be arriving from overseas on a Saturday in September on United around noon from Dublin. I have a connection time of 1hr50min for my domestic flight to Houston. I have global entry, first time using it. That seemed to really speed people along in Houston, will it make this connection time doable? Thanks!
Dec 22, 2015, 3:08 pm
#921
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You should be fine, especially if you don't have a checked bag. I have made it from aircraft door open to kerb in less than 20 min. but a checked bag could add up to another 20. T5 kerb to T1 gate can be done in another 20 min. if the TSA is running smoothly. Without a checked bag there is a One-Stop door as you head to Immigration which cuts out baggage claim and the separate customs line.
Dec 22, 2015, 3:58 pm
#923
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I had missed the DUB origin but it does look as if pre-clearance is available for all US bound flights so the connection should be no problem unless the flight is delayed by more than an hour.
Dec 22, 2015, 4:02 pm
#924
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You should be fine, especially if you don't have a checked bag. I have made it from aircraft door open to kerb in less than 20 min. but a checked bag could add up to another 20. T5 kerb to T1 gate can be done in another 20 min. if the TSA is running smoothly. Without a checked bag there is a One-Stop door as you head to Immigration which cuts out baggage claim and the separate customs line.
Sorry I'm a bit confused, and a bit of a Newbie coming in from Dublin, it may be at terminal 1? Hat would be awesome.
Dec 22, 2015, 4:04 pm
#925
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It won't matter. You'll go through US Immigration and Customs in Dublin, not ORD. When you land in ORD, you'll be able to proceed directly to your connecting flight.
Dec 22, 2015, 9:48 pm
#926
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There is a separate entry for those without checked bags, though it isn't always open. However, as others had mentioned, it doesn't matter to you. I believe your flight will arrive in Terminal 5, same as other international flights, though you won't have to go through CBP or customs. You will, however, need to change to a domestic terminal and go through security once you get there. With Global Entry, chances are you will have TSA Pre, and will be able to make it easily with a 1hr 50min connection.
Dec 23, 2015, 5:35 am
#927
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Does ORD also have a separate customs line for Global Entry? Or was what I saw in Houston a quick line for those without checked baggage? Eekkk! The customs line in Houston was horrendous.
Sorry I'm a bit confused, and a bit of a Newbie coming in from Dublin, it may be at terminal 1? Hat would be awesome.
Sorry I'm a bit confused, and a bit of a Newbie coming in from Dublin, it may be at terminal 1? Hat would be awesome.
http://www.cbp.gov/border-security/p...s/preclearance
That means you will clear US Immigration and Customs before you depart DUB. Your arrival at any US airport from any of the preclearance sites is effectively a domestic arrival. It looks like there are GE kiosks at DUB so your GE will help you at your departure.
http://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-tr...ntry/locations
Dec 26, 2015, 6:08 pm
#929
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There are *A business class lounges in T5 (LX and SK). OZ used to have a contract relationship for a lounge in T5, but my last experience with that was over 3 years ago.
Dec 28, 2015, 9:39 am
#930
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In T5, OZ's official partner lounge is SK, which is adequate. If you're *Alliance Gold, you'll also have access to the SwissPort Lounge and the Lounge used by TK, LO (and possibly others) as well.
It looks like Business class on OZ will get you into the SK lounge.
If you're in coach and not Gold and instead have United Club access, i think you're out of luck.