Question on connection in LGA-JFK
Jul 22, 2013, 1:27 pm
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Question on connection in LGA-JFK
Hi all,
I am travelling from IAH to BLR on a personal trip and the cheapest option is DL from IAH to LGA and AI from JFK to DEL. I have flown on AI from the US before and didnt mind the experience at all.
However, I am a bit skeptical on changing airports and there is only a 2:30 hrs connection time.
Any brave soul who has done this before? Will DL/AI provide the shuttle or are we on our own?
I am travelling from IAH to BLR on a personal trip and the cheapest option is DL from IAH to LGA and AI from JFK to DEL. I have flown on AI from the US before and didnt mind the experience at all.
However, I am a bit skeptical on changing airports and there is only a 2:30 hrs connection time.
Any brave soul who has done this before? Will DL/AI provide the shuttle or are we on our own?
Jul 22, 2013, 1:59 pm
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You're on your own for the transfer, I'm afraid. It's a pretty short connection and I wouldn't risk it, but if you have to, check the NYC forum for any previous experience with such transfers.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/new-york-city-465/
I'd say the odds of missing the connection are rather high, probably >50% depending on time of day/week and traffic.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/new-york-city-465/
I'd say the odds of missing the connection are rather high, probably >50% depending on time of day/week and traffic.
Jul 22, 2013, 6:34 pm
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Do you have status on AI and/or are you flying business class? How well do you know LGA and JFK?
If your answers are "no" and "not very well", then this is a riskier move than I'd advise. This said, the cab ride is pretty much a straight shot and you don't have to enter Manhattan, so assuming your flights are on time and you don't have baggage, it's definitely doable.
So just how bindaas are you?
If your answers are "no" and "not very well", then this is a riskier move than I'd advise. This said, the cab ride is pretty much a straight shot and you don't have to enter Manhattan, so assuming your flights are on time and you don't have baggage, it's definitely doable.
So just how bindaas are you?
Jul 22, 2013, 11:06 pm
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thanks folks.. this helps.. I will have a checked in bag that might take some time as I dont have status with DL/AI.. I am not going to use the option.. in no mood for the adventure that seems to be in store
Jul 23, 2013, 1:45 am
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i did this earlier this year & it took me about 45 minutes from the time i landed in lga to the time i reached the check-in counters at jfk....but i had almost 7 hours between flights so was in no rush....
Jul 23, 2013, 3:29 am
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Did you have any checked in bags? and what time of the day did u make the connection??
Jul 23, 2013, 3:34 am
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