Consolidated FRA connection time/logistics-Domestic & International
Dec 22, 2011, 6:42 am
#152
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UA arriving FC passenger can use the LH Welcome Lounge in Terminal 1 Arriving Area B.
Note (2) The following passengers may also access the Lufthansa Welcome Lounge at Frankfurt Airport:
- Passengers of United Airlines (First and Business Class and Global Services cardholders) and Continental Airlines (Business Class) arriving in Frankfurt
Also, note last admission of the lounge is 12:30 pm.
Note (2) The following passengers may also access the Lufthansa Welcome Lounge at Frankfurt Airport:
- Passengers of United Airlines (First and Business Class and Global Services cardholders) and Continental Airlines (Business Class) arriving in Frankfurt
Also, note last admission of the lounge is 12:30 pm.
Last edited by CAPT Tee; Dec 22, 2011 at 6:51 am
Dec 22, 2011, 7:15 am
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Feb 12, 2012, 9:31 am
#154
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UA connecting at FRA to LH
Flying from SFO-FRA in bus class then connection to a Lufthansa flight to Rome in coach.
LH says no seat assignments until check-in.
Do I get my LH boarding passes when I check-in at SFO for my UA flight?
Or do I have to find the LH check-in desk upon arrival at FRA.
I did this once before EWR-FRA-FCO on CO in BF, last time I already had the boarding passes before I arrived in FRA.
LH says no seat assignments until check-in.
Do I get my LH boarding passes when I check-in at SFO for my UA flight?
Or do I have to find the LH check-in desk upon arrival at FRA.
I did this once before EWR-FRA-FCO on CO in BF, last time I already had the boarding passes before I arrived in FRA.
Feb 12, 2012, 10:28 am
#155
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Not always get a BP at SFO for LH connection flight for various reasons. You can get your BP at the transfer desk once you are at the terminal or stop by a lounge. Do have your itinerary with you to make things easier before you get your BP.
Feb 12, 2012, 10:41 am
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I remember there is a long walk and a secondary security (really nasty woman working there) to go through before getting to the LH gates. I assume that I need to visit the transfer desk prior to that security checkpoint?
Feb 12, 2012, 12:55 pm
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I always get my BP beforehand, best at the lounge, where staff tends to be more courteous and shorter process than the xfer desk. If they're busy lounge staff is working on it while you can enjoy a drink.
Feb 12, 2012, 1:41 pm
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That's when I need my itinerary, have never run into problem.
Feb 13, 2012, 1:36 pm
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Walked to FCO gate and used optical scanner on my UA-issued BP to self-board the flight, with no interaction with LH gate staff. Flight had a remarkably light load (perhaps 20%?) so seat assignments were superfluous. Of course, as we frequently state here, YMMV.
Feb 13, 2012, 8:33 pm
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AFAIR, I always have been able to get my LH connecting flight BP when checking in for my UA/US flight in the US. But usually I got a seat way in the back. I remember one time I got a seat in the very last row. When I got to FRA LH Lounge I asked for a seat change and was told no problem in fact the first half of the plane was virtually empty.
Feb 16, 2012, 11:05 am
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Mar 14, 2012, 2:34 am
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FRA connection time
I'm going to be flying SFO-FRA-MAN and the connection time in FRA has reduced to 55 minutes. Seems still to be an OK connection to me but I was wondering if anyone here has personal experience of connecting at FRA.
I'm a UK passport holder arriving on UA and departing on LH.
Thanks.
I'm a UK passport holder arriving on UA and departing on LH.
Thanks.
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Mar 14, 2012 at 5:03 am Reason: moved into existing thread
Mar 14, 2012, 3:42 am
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I Fly SFO-FRA regularly. You are okay if you park at a gate, but most flights in from SFO park on the apron and you have to take a shuttle into the terminal which adds 5-10 extra minutes (especially if you don't get on the first shuttle out). You will therefore be cutting it close.