May 1, 2016, 8:38 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
Consolidated NRT connection time / logistics
Nov 22, 2016, 10:00 am
#496
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: TPA
Programs: UA Global Services 3MM, Hyatt Lifetime Globalist
Posts: 2,927
Nov 22, 2016, 2:49 pm
#497
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Kaiserslautern
Programs: UA G 1.9MM, HH Diamond, Global Entry
Posts: 439
I recently flew UA 78 connecting to UA 6, ICN to NRT to IAH. The connect time in NRT was one hour. However, we boarded quicker than scheduled in ICN, departed early and got to the gate in NRT about 25 minutes early. The security line at NRT was swift and I had time for a drink in the UC before boarding UA 6.
Nov 22, 2016, 3:04 pm
#498
Join Date: May 2010
Location: AVP & PEK
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM
Posts: 6,362
Dec 9, 2016, 10:39 am
#499
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: KFCA + KMSO
Programs: UA 3MM, Lifetime 1K, Lifetime UC, Lifetime Marriott Platinum, CMEL pilot
Posts: 203
UA 139 > 138 quick turn at NRT possible?
Is it reliably possible to arrive NRT in Polaris on UA 139 at 4:35pm and depart back to Denver on UA 138 (Polaris) 6:15pm the same day? Would we need to go landside and through customs, or would we remain airside? Travel is booked for 12/12-13, but we have 24 hours to cancel if this isn't practical. I understand it isn't wise 
Accompanying a good friend who needs miles to keep her 1k status in '17.
Accompanying a good friend who needs miles to keep her 1k status in '17.
Dec 9, 2016, 11:56 am
#500
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: Marriott Platinum Elite, National Executive, United Gold
Posts: 1,181
You should be on the same plane going back to DEN so this is plenty of time even if UA139 is late. Transfer security is generally quick at NRT and you will not have to clear immigration and customs.
Is it reliably possible to arrive NRT in Polaris on UA 139 at 4:35pm and depart back to Denver on UA 138 (Polaris) 6:15pm the same day? Would we need to go landside and through customs, or would we remain airside? Travel is booked for 12/12-13, but we have 24 hours to cancel if this isn't practical. I understand it isn't wise
Accompanying a good friend who needs miles to keep her 1k status in '17.
Accompanying a good friend who needs miles to keep her 1k status in '17.
Dec 9, 2016, 1:41 pm
#501
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: LAX/TPE
Programs: United 1K, JAL Sapphire, SPG Lifetime Platinum, National Executive Elite, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 42,231
Is it reliably possible to arrive NRT in Polaris on UA 139 at 4:35pm and depart back to Denver on UA 138 (Polaris) 6:15pm the same day? Would we need to go landside and through customs, or would we remain airside? Travel is booked for 12/12-13, but we have 24 hours to cancel if this isn't practical. I understand it isn't wise
Accompanying a good friend who needs miles to keep her 1k status in '17.
Accompanying a good friend who needs miles to keep her 1k status in '17.
If you stay inside the airport, the transfer is quick, but it's a terrible missed opportunity to not stay in Tokyo for one night and the next day.
Dec 11, 2016, 3:39 pm
#502
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: KFCA + KMSO
Programs: UA 3MM, Lifetime 1K, Lifetime UC, Lifetime Marriott Platinum, CMEL pilot
Posts: 203
I convinced my friend to spend one night/day in Tokyo; good advice ^ Now if I can just get out of Montana to Denver tomorrow morning.
Dec 11, 2016, 9:06 pm
#503
Moderator, Omni, Omni/PR, Omni/Games, FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Between DCA and IAD
Programs: UA 1K MM; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 67,146
Is that always the case for the DEN-NRT-DEN flights? (I haven't checked and am curious.) Last time I was on NRT-DEN (last year IIRC), we were "delayed due to late inbound aircraft," when it was the LAX-NRT flight which was delayed, not DEN-NRT.
Dec 11, 2016, 9:42 pm
#504
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: Marriott Platinum Elite, National Executive, United Gold
Posts: 1,181
NRT-DEN is serviced by the 787-8 and NRT-LAX is currently serviced by a 787-9. I believe all other UA services into NRT are 737/747/777. I think NRT-LAX was previously served by a 787-8 but I don't know when the route was up gauged.
Dec 11, 2016, 10:26 pm
#505
Moderator, Omni, Omni/PR, Omni/Games, FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Between DCA and IAD
Programs: UA 1K MM; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 67,146
Jan 23, 2017, 12:13 pm
#506
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Dulles, VA
Programs: UA Life Gold, Marriott Life Titanium
Posts: 2,757
For the T1 international to international security checkpoints, what's the policy on liquids? 3.3 oz bottles only in a 1-quart bag, or can you take a bottle of water from the plane through the checkpoint?
Jan 23, 2017, 9:28 pm
#507
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: LAX/TPE
Programs: United 1K, JAL Sapphire, SPG Lifetime Platinum, National Executive Elite, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 42,231
Jan 24, 2017, 2:41 pm
#509
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,480
Jan 27, 2017, 3:05 pm
#510
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: 5280 feet
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 674