SAS - Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
Oct 26, 2014, 3:10 pm
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SAS - Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
Dear all,
I have a problem. From this week on, I will only have 20-30 minutes to make my flight from the second I get to the airport to take off of the SAS flight. The question now is, when is the ultimate gate closing time of the SAS flight to Oslo?
SB
I have a problem. From this week on, I will only have 20-30 minutes to make my flight from the second I get to the airport to take off of the SAS flight. The question now is, when is the ultimate gate closing time of the SAS flight to Oslo?
SB
Oct 26, 2014, 3:21 pm
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You can usually make such connections at AMS provided you are with the first of the inbound flight. SAS usually flies from the C gates, if you can match that to your arriving flight you get a better estimate. Connections from B or C gates are easily made within 30 minutes, might be more challenging to make a D gate connection if you're late of the plane.
Oct 26, 2014, 5:03 pm
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Officially I think you have to be at the gate 15 minutes before scheduled departure time. In practical terms you just have to be there before they close the gate and the door. Which can be anything from 10 minutes before right up to departure in my experience. Typically if they are still missing passengers they will wait a bit, but as you are OLCI with no checked luggage, there are limits to how long they wait. And certainly not risk delaying the plane.
Oct 27, 2014, 2:46 am
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Oct 27, 2014, 6:03 am
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I think your chances are very good (if the train is on time!).
The new security (both the general and the fast track) works very well. I would say from train platform to main airside area (below the lounges) can be done in some 7-10 minutes. From there to the end of C, where SAS often departs from, is 5 minutes for people with normal walking capabilities.
No bus gates for SK at AMS (in my experience).
The a/c door is normally closed 5 minutes prior to ETD, I heard a cabin crew say last week.
The new security (both the general and the fast track) works very well. I would say from train platform to main airside area (below the lounges) can be done in some 7-10 minutes. From there to the end of C, where SAS often departs from, is 5 minutes for people with normal walking capabilities.
No bus gates for SK at AMS (in my experience).
The a/c door is normally closed 5 minutes prior to ETD, I heard a cabin crew say last week.
Oct 28, 2014, 4:09 am
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It's doable, but the phrase "from this week on" seems to suggest that you are making this a routine.
It's inevitable that, eventually, you will miss your flight. If you are going to be doing this every week, then eventually, your train will be delayed and/or your flight will close early.
I'd advise you to move to the next earliest train, at least!
It's inevitable that, eventually, you will miss your flight. If you are going to be doing this every week, then eventually, your train will be delayed and/or your flight will close early.
I'd advise you to move to the next earliest train, at least!
Oct 28, 2014, 1:20 pm
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I have tried. It is a hassle. However, I am flying SAS Plus, and far as I understand I can cancel my ticket if I miss my flight free of charge 
Thanks for looking out for me !
SB
Thanks for looking out for me !SB
Oct 28, 2014, 1:41 pm
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The Plus concept is really useful in these circumstances - at a very affordable price compared to most other airlines.
Oct 28, 2014, 4:28 pm
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Few weeks ago I wanted to rebook a Plus-ticket (booked in P) CDG-CPH 18 hours before departure, and the price difference was 2.400 d.kr.
Oct 28, 2014, 6:13 pm
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Yes, but be aware that it might absolutely not be free/cheap to rebook in last minute, as the price depends on actual booking classes available.
Few weeks ago I wanted to rebook a Plus-ticket (booked in P) CDG-CPH 18 hours before departure, and the price difference was 2.400 d.kr.
Few weeks ago I wanted to rebook a Plus-ticket (booked in P) CDG-CPH 18 hours before departure, and the price difference was 2.400 d.kr.