100countrygoal

I'm looking at a 50-minute connection. Flying F on TG 676, connecting on UA 882 also in F (reward ticket). Based on the info above, it looks like I should be good in most circumstances. If anyone has any insight to add, please let me know. Many thanks!

username

Note that the time listed on the monitors for UA flights is 15 minutes before timetable departure time and that is when they plan to close the door. So, you have 35 minutes!

You might want to study the NRT map a little bit (or other members will chime in). The TG plane seems to usually go in and out of the Gate 40s and UA in the 30s.

I am not sure how they are connected upstairs (on the arrival level) as I always rush to the nearest checkpoint. There are multiple checkpoints upstairs which leads you to different points downstairs.

35 minutes will suffice if the inbound is ontime but figuring out the fastest route will just protect you that much more. Since it is an award F, you definitely do not want to misconnect.

You also want to look at these 2 posts: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17600201-post39.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17619068-post51.html

mh3265a

I had an odd experience with a recent connection at NRT. I flew back on 25 January from IAD-NRT-GUM. I came in from IAD on UA 803. Our flight arrived at NRT about 10 minutes late (mind that I had a 45 minute connection which is the BARE minimum legal connection). When I was about to proceed to security there were several agents handing passengers updated tickets. The agent indicated that I would misconnect and they had re-booked me on the later flight from NRT-GUM (5 hour layover). I told them I could still make the flight but he didn't respond.

I got through security in about 10 minutes and rushed to the gate. I got to the gate about 20 minutes before departure but the boarding had been closed (although the jet bridge was still attached) and the agent wouldn't let me get on even though there was space.

I appreciate that UA re-booked me automatically but it is ridiculous that they didn't allow some of us to try and make the connection. I also don't get why they shut the door so early!!!

Lesson learned is that the 45 minute connection means that if you're flight is slightly late they may automatically re-book you on a later flight.

100countrygoal

Thanks . . . very helpful input re the maps and planning for a potential rebook if the flight is late. Once again, I really appreciate the input.

Reindeerflame

I am currently booked on UA 78 and UA 838 (Hong Kong-NRT-SFO), which currently shows a 40 minute connection at NRT.

Is this a legal connection? It may have changed since originally booked. I'm trying to get a 2nd ticket for this routing, but all that's offered now are flights with longer connecting times, even on paid fares.

I searched the UA website, but all Alex tells me is that all their flights that they offer have legal connections.

UAPremExecflyer

45 mins is the MCT at NRT.
You should call UA. Also take a look at this long thread http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...-time-nrt.html

5khours

There have been a billion posts on this subject. UA schedules all their flights to provide legal connections to any other flight. Even if you're flight is late and you arrive a little after the scheduled departure time, UA will almost always hold the departing flight to allow passengers time to make their connection.

Reindeerflame

Thank you. I called, gave up after being on hold for 36 minutes, and today called again, and after 1 hour, 26 minutes, including about 45 minutes after the agent answered, I received the change to the later flight at no charge after pointing out that a 40 minute connection at NRT was substandard. The agent at first balked, but then checked with a supervisor and the rate desk. Meanwhile, apparently, her "new computer system" went down.

This will allow me to book a companion award on line for the same trip. My previously booked connection did not appear among the offered flights, which led me to inquire about the connection times.

mhnate

I am flying to BKK from LAX on UAL. The flight connects via NRT. Both segments are UAL but the connection is only 55 minutes. I am traveling in FC on miles. Wondering if anyone out there knows if this connect time is really sufficient. Thanks.

dgdevil

totally do-able, especially since you can exit first and if the plane docks near the security checkpoint - which you must go through. Only risk is lengthy lines from rival flights. You also have safety in numbers as there will be plenty of other pax in same boat.

UAPremExecflyer

55 mins UA>UA should be fine. Search is your friend on a topic this like. Well-worn thread here http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...-time-nrt.html

Antipode

Easily doable since you only have to clear security. If your arrival is late and things are tight, I've seen the ground staff round up people on the connecting flight and escorting them to the front of the line or to an alternate security checkpoint to make sure everyone makes it in time, so I wouldn't worry about it.

Thunderroad

Agree with others. Flown through NRT many times in F or J and every time I think I would have made a 55 minute connection if it had been that short.

allinone

Normally I wouldn't even consider an hour, 10 minute connection in most places, but looking at some mileage tickets from SIN to ORD, via NRT. Singapore Air from SIN to NRT and UA from NRT to ORD. Like the flight times there is availability in business with miles, but have big doubts about the connection time, even though it is "legal."

Would love to hear some comments from those who may fly this route.

USFdonWill

Totally doable! I have done gate to gate in ten minutes.