wco81

I'd book several other flights for 2020 so this would be one shot to see if I still qualify under these new rules.

Yeah I am kind of going out of my way. I don't have to take *A from LHR to VRN (planning to return from SZG) but I didn't see that other airlines had better options.

I haven't thought about going to LGW though.

LondonElite

There is no connection on a separate ticket. A point of precision perhaps, but an important one.

aindfan

I have a connection at LHR, arriving from IAH on UA and departing on EI to DUB. I have 1:25 scheduled for the connection, which I'm not worried about given how many LHR-DUB flights run each day.

I'm traveling to in J on UA, so I get United Club access as an arriving Polaris passenger. What are the chances I'll have time for breakfast (or even a shower) in the lounge with a 7:25AM arrival and 8:50AM departure? I assume this basically depends on B to B transit security being open?

My understanding is that my EI fare doesn't include lounge access, so the United Club is my only option... Unless I exit landside and go to the arrivals lounge.

Thanks in advance!

ani90

If not under pressure of time and no cost implications why not take the next flight to DUB at 9.50 then you go to United Arrivals lounge and shower breakfast etc then make your way through security at t-30. Otherwise will be a bit of a hurry as I assume EI leaves from 2A so will be a lot of time spent walking in the (maximum) 1 hour of disposable time you have with a 1:25 connection.

ani90

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ws07

Hi - I have a very tight international connection connection this week at LHR Terminal 2:

-> Arriving from Stockholm ARN on SK527 @ 5pm
-> Departing to EWR on UA921 @ 6pm

My travel offices says that it’s “ok” but frankly it seems unreasonable to me.

Does anyone have guidance for me on feasibility here assuming SK527 is on-time? Do I have to clear customs within terminal 2 between the SK and UA flights? Or is it as simple as dashing between gates within the terminal? And then there is the whole process of a US-bound flight where I have to get a colonoscopy at the gate to confirm that my bags have been with me, etc....

I’m a very very regular flyer (United GS) and am flying business class... Just looking for either reassurance that it’s feasible, or a “heck no” go get an alternative booked right now.

econ

Certainly feasible if the SK flight arrives on-time. You'll have to re-clear security (but not customs) at T2, which the few times that I've done that, it hasn't been crowded. The SK flight will likely arrive at the A gates and the UA flight will leave from the B gates, but this is no more than a 10-15 min walk between the two.

ani90

I think too risky a connection. Even a 10 min delay could misconnect you and keep you in London for the night (unless you have option of rebooking onnBA or VS). It can be 25 to 30 mins from plane to plane, possibly longer if security or deplaning delays and if UA flight is from furthest gate.

Xyzzy

This is right at the generic I:I connection time for connections within LHR terminal 2. As a UA GS they may come looking for you as yu disembark your SK flight ... If on single ticket where I had no other options that fit my schedule, I'd probably chance it.

Aussienarelle

Never connected from UA to BA previously. I know BA is in Terminal 5. I am arriving on the 2.05pm from SFO. How long should I allow to connect from Terminal 2 to Terminal 5. I recognize I can only transfer land side. I will have access to a Priority Pass lounge. I am connecting (separate ticket) to MAN flight. I was thinking the 6.30pm flight should give me enough time.

econ

You don't have to transfer land side (unless you have checked luggage) although it may still be quicker if you have e-gate access. I haven't done this particular transfer landside, but there is a T2 to T5 shuttle bus which I've taken before, although the wait can be 15-20 min, plus another 15 min ride between terminals. Add in the long walk from the B gates that the UA flight will arrive at to the shuttle waiting area, and T5 security, it could easily be around 1 hour from arrival at T2 and clearing security at T5.

If it were me, I'd give myself at least 2.5 hr for that connection to allow for delayed flight, etc.

united78

I think you'll be fine. If everything runs on time, no issue. If it is tight, this is what GS / star alliance connections were made for, to smooth (premium) passengers along their way at select airports. Good luck and let us know how you get on.

https://www.staralliance.com/en/connection-service

LondonElite

I agree. Doable but your shirt will be wet when you get on 921, OP.

ani90

I have had tight connections at quite a few of the airports listed here and not once have I witnessed this 'connection service'. The only connection service I have known is to run as fast as I can.

lhrsfo

I was on UA900 from LHR last month. It was very lightly loaded and we were ready to go a good half hour early but the door remained open. About 5 minutes before departure time I saw a minibus with 5 passengers on board pull up. From overheard conversations between them and the FAs, the bus had been shuttling between three delayed inbound flights, security and then to our plane. So it does happen.