need help connecting flight in LGW
 

delta from atl to LGW, arrive 8:40a.m.
need to connect to paris by BA
two flights availabe: one at 9:20a.m. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif
the other around 1:00p.m. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif

which one should i take? how far do i have to run to catch the earlier connection? anything to do at gatwick for 5 hours?

all ur suggestions would be greatly appreciated... http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

I think DL may park at the South terminal remote satellite (not 100% sure but NW and US do) and if so, you'll have to take an automated shuttle to the main South terminal before going to the North terminal that BA uses. I am not sure where the transfer point to the North terminal is so you don't have to go through U.K. entry (the terminals are connected by a landside non-sterile shuttle).

Is there no ATL-CDG option?

BA European departures are separate from most of the action at LGW, if I remember correctly--definitely a separate terminal from CO & VS.

My memory of the terminal set-up (fuzzy) is that you might indeed need to clear UK entry to transition between terminals, though there may be a 'back door' route I never noticed.

If you're at LGW for the layover, you could take the Gatwick Express in to Victoria Station. It is 30-40 min each way (~10 pounds), but Victoria is busy & central enough to make killing a few hours very pleasant. London's first EasyEverything internet store is also just across the street (lots of computers, cheap internet access)....

thanks..
to terenz, it was a last minute booking, and i have to be in paris on the 14th...
the other alternative is ATL-JFK-LYON-CDG, kinda long and winding... http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif
to chaff, thanks for the info

i tried a :30 min transfer at lgw, and the ticket came back not valid as it was under the minimum connecting time. if they're separate tickets, and your ba is non-changeable, you could be burned as well.

Belle3388, This is the link to the Gatwick web information: http://www.baa.co.uk/domino/baa/baan...al+Information

It appears as though everything you want is in the same terminal - BUT, 40 minutes from arrive to depart is tight. Plus, if you have everthing on seperate tickets, will they transfer you baggage from one flight to the other??

Belle

Good news as Larrude says. I checked the LGW home page (www.baa.co.uk) and DL does use the North terminal (same as BA). Still, you don't have too much time. I wouldn't risk if the ATL-LGW and LGW-CDG flights are not on the same ticket/itinerary. You could take a chance if DL really pads their schedule well (e.g., if the allowed flight time is 9 hrs or more).

thanks, i shall take everyones advice and connect the second flight, may be a much later one if i venture out to victoria station, because i dont have to be at CDG until 9:30p.m., meeting someone from zurich... does anyone know if LGW have baggage storage kiosks like those in the train stations?
u guys r great, thanks again!

Belle, glad you took everyones advice. But the walk is unbelievable and you'll be glad you made the walk, especially if they have to bus you in to the terminal from the plane (it's happened to me twice at LGW).

In regards to leaving your luggage for a few hours, from the Gatwick website:

Left Luggage

Excess Baggage Company provides a short term left baggage service in both terminals.

North Terminal on the check-in concourse is open from 0600-2200 hours. South Terminal Arrivals concourse is open 24 hours.


Charges per item:
up to 6 hours £2.50
6 to 12 hours £3.00
12 to 24 hours £3.50
Each subsequent 24 hour period £3.50

Week rate of £20.00
and longer-term rates
are available.

Excess Baggage Company

North Terminal
South Terminal

Charges are subject to periodic change.

+44 (0)1293 502013
+44 (0)1293 502014



[This message has been edited by Larrude (edited 06-02-2000).]

thanks for ur kind help, y all!