Connection in BOS
Mar 29, 2008 | 11:33 am
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Connection in BOS
I'm flying AS into BOS, which looks like it goes into term B, and connecting to DL, out of A.
Does anyone know if I have to exit security to get from B to A. I looked at the Massport map and I can't really tell. I only have 40 min connect time, so this might be a problem.
Thanks
Does anyone know if I have to exit security to get from B to A. I looked at the Massport map and I can't really tell. I only have 40 min connect time, so this might be a problem.
Thanks
Mar 29, 2008 | 6:02 pm
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If your inbound flight is on time, you'll have plenty of time for the transfer. If your arrival into BOS is late, all bets are off.
Do NOT take the bus to get from Terminal B to Terminal A. Walking is faster.
Do NOT take the bus to get from Terminal B to Terminal A. Walking is faster.
Mar 31, 2008 | 8:05 am
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Is this on one PNR? Where is your destination? I have had good luck with DL to put me on a later flight with such connection times ... call and inquire, as a ST E+ they should at least try to help you. I would not risk a 40 minute connection from B to A w/o at least a back-up plan.
Mar 31, 2008 | 3:20 pm
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Walk or Run
As said already, if you flight is on time and you've already got your Delta boarding pass, you might make it. If your trying to check in at the Delta kiosk and beat the 30 minute cutoff, you'll have to be quick and lucky.
Between walking and taking the bus, I'd walk. The bus will make a second stop at terminal B, then C, and E before it gets back to terminal A, and it only passes about every 5 - 10 minutes. Your timing would have to be perfect. If you walk, exit terminal B on the upper level, turn left and follow the sidewalk to A. From the AS gate, I think I could run it in 5 minutes without bags.
Between walking and taking the bus, I'd walk. The bus will make a second stop at terminal B, then C, and E before it gets back to terminal A, and it only passes about every 5 - 10 minutes. Your timing would have to be perfect. If you walk, exit terminal B on the upper level, turn left and follow the sidewalk to A. From the AS gate, I think I could run it in 5 minutes without bags.
Last edited by edsh; Mar 31, 2008 at 10:59 pm
Mar 31, 2008 | 4:40 pm
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Between walking and taking the bus, I'd walk. The bus will make a second stop at terminal B, then C, and E before it gets back to terminal A, and it only passes about every 5 - 10 minutes. Your timing would have to be perfect. If you walk, exit terminal B on the upper level, turn left and follow the sidewalk to A. A fast walk to take 5 minutes.
Apr 1, 2008 | 4:08 pm
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Is this on one PNR? Where is your destination? I have had good luck with DL to put me on a later flight with such connection times ... call and inquire, as a ST E+ they should at least try to help you. I would not risk a 40 minute connection from B to A w/o at least a back-up plan.
Jul 14, 2009 | 12:39 pm
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I need to connect from a USAirways Shuttle flight from LGA to a UA flight. Of course, US uses Terminal B and UA Terminal C.
In looking at the USAirways map (http://www.usairways.com/common/reso...minal_full.jpg) it looks like there is an airside bus that will allow me to connect from Gate 9B in Terminal B to Gate 19A in Terminal C. Can anyone please confirm this is the best way to get from B to C?
FWIW, I have a three hour layover so having to walk and re-clear security wouldn't kill me.
Thanks!
In looking at the USAirways map (http://www.usairways.com/common/reso...minal_full.jpg) it looks like there is an airside bus that will allow me to connect from Gate 9B in Terminal B to Gate 19A in Terminal C. Can anyone please confirm this is the best way to get from B to C?
FWIW, I have a three hour layover so having to walk and re-clear security wouldn't kill me.
Thanks!
Jul 14, 2009 | 1:03 pm
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I need to connect from a USAirways Shuttle flight from LGA to a UA flight. Of course, US uses Terminal B and UA Terminal C.
In looking at the USAirways map (http://www.usairways.com/common/reso...minal_full.jpg) it looks like there is an airside bus that will allow me to connect from Gate 9B in Terminal B to Gate 19A in Terminal C. Can anyone please confirm this is the best way to get from B to C?
FWIW, I have a three hour layover so having to walk and re-clear security wouldn't kill me.
Thanks!
In looking at the USAirways map (http://www.usairways.com/common/reso...minal_full.jpg) it looks like there is an airside bus that will allow me to connect from Gate 9B in Terminal B to Gate 19A in Terminal C. Can anyone please confirm this is the best way to get from B to C?
FWIW, I have a three hour layover so having to walk and re-clear security wouldn't kill me.
Thanks!
Jul 14, 2009 | 1:18 pm
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With three hours I would just bite the bullet and walk. It's a relatively pleasant and painless procedure. Terminal C is rather sparse, so you could spend your time in another part of the airport (maybe some chowder at Legal's) before making your way over to your UA gate.
One other option I'll throw out there to spend your three hours, depending on what time of day we're talking, is to hit one of the good restaurants in East Boston, the neighborhood adjacent to the airport. Santarpio's offers some of Boston's best pizza, and Angela's Cafe offers some of Boston's best Mexican food. There also are good Italian and Peruvian options, all within walking distance or a short cab ride away.
Jul 14, 2009 | 1:33 pm
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Thanks. I thought I'd also check out the US Club in B if they'll let me in before heading over to the RCC. I'm sure the walk wouldn't kill me.
Jul 14, 2009 | 1:48 pm
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Jul 14, 2009 | 2:00 pm
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Originally Posted by FlyinHawaiian
In looking at the USAirways map (http://www.usairways.com/common/reso...minal_full.jpg) it looks like there is an airside bus that will allow me to connect from Gate 9B in Terminal B to Gate 19A in Terminal C. Can anyone please confirm this is the best way to get from B to C?
You'll want to go landside and either:
staying on departures level, walk through the garage to AA departures
and then turn left, eventually finding United (10 vigorous minutes); or
catch the Massport shuttle bus #11, 55, 66, or 88 downstairs at the
arrivals level (just a couple minutes, not counting waiting time).