45 minute minimum connection time at BWI
 

Hey everyone,

For some odd reason, BWI has a minimum connection time of 45 minutes. Is this new?

The reason I ask, I have to travel to FLL for some family business this week. I leave on the 7:05 from BDL, getting in at 8:20 to BWI (generally, this means getting in a little before 8:20). I know BWI very well, and typically can connect there in 25-30 mins. However, my connection is now not until 9:50. There is an 8:50 departure.

Is there a way a res agent or check in agent at the airport can override this?
Is it worth overriding?
Will my bags make it onto the 8:50 or 9:50?

Also...just want to say thank goodness for being able to re-fare! I was able to bank $45 from a previously scheduled trip to offset the cost of this emergency trip, so THANKS SOUTHWEST!

So just doing the math; you land at 8:20, you think you can get to the 8:50 flight in 25-30 minutes, you would have already missed the closing of that flight at 8:40

Personally I would rather have the extra time and Know the chances of me making my connection are much better.

What if you come into A11 and your next flight leaves out of B15? That's a haul. Maybe keep the later one and if you do get in early try to see if the earlier one has an open seat.

And try to pack a carry-on if you can to increase your flexibility.

You underestimate my abilities, my friend. I can do a 30 minute layover with a full meal at TPA and on DL at MSP...I don't recommend it, but it is possible.

That said, I am going to keep your advice and do that.


FWIW it's B14 to A7 tomorrow (I'm flying Wednesday - tomorrow is the first day of a new schedule I think). Not ideal, but I could do it.

Not to mention that it seems that lately, flights that arrive early often have to wait for a gate at BWI.

I would keep your current flights as is and hope for an open seat on the 8:50 if you actually make it

Ah yes I'm sure you are speedy but like freeflyin mentioned all looks great when you get in early at BWI, then you have to wait for a gate. It's my home airport and it happens quite often.

My family member passed away while on connection - the earlier flight was just across the way, but with the timing, there was no possible way to redirect my bag and get me on. I gave the staff full credit for doing their best and pulling a miracle for a few other passengers off my flight, but it just did not work in my case. I am not complaining at all.

Sorry for your loss.