Connecting in Zurich [ZRH]
Apr 12, 2024, 4:39 am
#1741
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Geneva
Programs: LX SEN, AFKL Platinum, BA Bronze,
Posts: 5,641
I have had direct ramp transfers from MAN to SIN evening connections but it was still stressful & try to avoid short connections now, my last direct ramp transfer was 2 weeks ago, my flight was running late from BKK & it became a very short connection to MUC, met at the gate by the HON service & driven to passport control & security, then back in the car & driven to the aircraft, up the stairs to the jetbridge, boarded the aircraft, doors closed & off we went 
). As my delayed GVA-ZRH flight was only feeding other LX flights, there were multiple cars waiting for short connections.Have another 40 min connection in ZRH next week, we will see.
OT: not as nice as years ago, when LH insisted to drive me from the apron to the terminal and then straight back to the same plane.
Apr 12, 2024, 12:44 pm
#1742
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: BRU
Programs: LH HON**
Posts: 386
Was it like the Barkley ultra run, that you needed to bring back a piece of evidence that you had reached a certain point and then returned to base…? 🙂
Apr 12, 2024, 1:00 pm
#1743
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Stoke on Trent, UK (MAN ), BUE, BKK, DBV
Programs: LH HON***,UA,BA.EK Gold,AV.
Posts: 11,662
Apr 13, 2024, 8:54 am
#1744
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BOS/EAP
Programs: UA 1K, MR LTT, HH Dia, Amex Plat
Posts: 32,088
I never had a direct transfer in ZRH. 45 Minute connection, incoming flight landed 15 minutes late at remote stand and by the time I was on the bus to the terminal the US flight was already boarding at E. Just a stressful and unpleasant experience. At FRA or MUC someone would have picked us up and driven directly over to the gate.
Apr 13, 2024, 1:02 pm
#1745
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 24
LAX-ZRH-VCE short connection
Economy award tix LAX-ZRH-VCE worried about 1 3/4 hr connection in May. FA shows LAX/ZRH flight delayed about 1/3 of time. US citizens.
Because of draconian carry-on restrictions might have to check bag.
Thoughts about us and luggage making it?
Appears connection would be terminal E to A. TIA
(ps would be giving up PE award tix on A380 through LHR to take Swiss as even more concerned about short connection at LHR and tech issues with A380)
Because of draconian carry-on restrictions might have to check bag.
Thoughts about us and luggage making it?
Appears connection would be terminal E to A. TIA
(ps would be giving up PE award tix on A380 through LHR to take Swiss as even more concerned about short connection at LHR and tech issues with A380)
Last edited by alisohn; Apr 13, 2024 at 1:36 pm
Apr 13, 2024, 2:17 pm
#1746
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: HAG
Programs: Der 5* FTL
Posts: 8,070
Economy award tix LAX-ZRH-VCE worried about 1 3/4 hr connection in May. FA shows LAX/ZRH flight delayed about 1/3 of time. US citizens.
Because of draconian carry-on restrictions might have to check bag.
Thoughts about us and luggage making it?
Appears connection would be terminal E to A. TIA
(ps would be giving up PE award tix on A380 through LHR to take Swiss as even more concerned about short connection at LHR and tech issues with A380)
Because of draconian carry-on restrictions might have to check bag.
Thoughts about us and luggage making it?
Appears connection would be terminal E to A. TIA
(ps would be giving up PE award tix on A380 through LHR to take Swiss as even more concerned about short connection at LHR and tech issues with A380)
Apr 13, 2024, 3:19 pm
#1747
Join Date: May 2012
Location: AMS
Programs: BA KL LH Hilton Marriott
Posts: 1,233
Economy award tix LAX-ZRH-VCE worried about 1 3/4 hr connection in May. FA shows LAX/ZRH flight delayed about 1/3 of time. US citizens.
Because of draconian carry-on restrictions might have to check bag.
Thoughts about us and luggage making it?
Appears connection would be terminal E to A. TIA
(ps would be giving up PE award tix on A380 through LHR to take Swiss as even more concerned about short connection at LHR and tech issues with A380)
Because of draconian carry-on restrictions might have to check bag.
Thoughts about us and luggage making it?
Appears connection would be terminal E to A. TIA
(ps would be giving up PE award tix on A380 through LHR to take Swiss as even more concerned about short connection at LHR and tech issues with A380)
My comments: If a flight is delayed 1/3 of the time then it is on-time 2/3 of the time
What is "draconian" about LX carry-on restrictions? I have literally never had an issue with my carry-on's
Tech issues on the A380? There can be tech issues on any aircraft. What makes you think the (BA I assume) A380 is worse than any other?
Apr 17, 2024, 3:04 pm
#1750
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Stoke on Trent, UK (MAN ), BUE, BKK, DBV
Programs: LH HON***,UA,BA.EK Gold,AV.
Posts: 11,662
You will be met by the F arrival service, tell them you want to stay in E, go to FCLE but you then need to make your own way to D where LCY departs from, plus there is security to D gates but no immigration.
Apr 18, 2024, 11:13 am
#1751
Join Date: Mar 2024
Programs: DL, M&M
Posts: 9
Thanks - very helpful.
Not sure if I should bump to other thread but what are the chances of getting one of the day rooms in FCLE? Scheduled to arrive at 0610.
Apr 18, 2024, 2:56 pm
#1752
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Stoke on Trent, UK (MAN ), BUE, BKK, DBV
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Posts: 11,662
They are first come first served & only 2 but most pax do not have a long enough layover to need them, so you have a good chance.
Apr 18, 2024, 8:36 pm
#1753
Join Date: Jun 2022
Posts: 11
Has an upcoming BCN-ZRH-SFO flight in C. Never been to ZRH airport before.
Look at the flight history, I will land at terminal A then depart from E.
Are there any security check and or immigration checkpoints in between?
Will 1h50m be sufficient?
Thanks!
Look at the flight history, I will land at terminal A then depart from E.
Are there any security check and or immigration checkpoints in between?
Will 1h50m be sufficient?
Thanks!
Apr 18, 2024, 9:53 pm
#1754
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SIN (with a bit of ZRH sprinkled in)
Posts: 9,456
No security, but obviously immigration as you leave Schengen in ZRH when heading to the E Gates. 1hr50min is more than enough.
Apr 19, 2024, 1:11 am
#1755
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 39
We’re travelling LHR ZRH JNB in first next month. Am I right in thinking LHR flights normally leave from E gates, it looks like that from the departure boards? So our return will be E to E with no security/passports? It would be nice to have the extra time for breakfast and a shower in the lounge!