May 8, 2017, 3:57 pm
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Related thread: LHR Terminal 2 United Club, GlobalFirst Lounge, and Arrivals Lounge Discussion Thread
Heathrow Free Travel Map Version 4.cdr
MCT for term 2 to term 2 connections ( most *A) is 1:00
Heathrow Free Travel Map Version 4.cdr
MCT for term 2 to term 2 connections ( most *A) is 1:00
Consolidated LHR connection time/logistics
Jun 2, 2015, 5:25 pm
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Yikes. Not advisable. Terminal changes, security screenings etc.
Also, I've had the experience with BA at LHR where my BP wouldn't successfully scan at security because my flight was less than 30 minutes away.
Also, I've had the experience with BA at LHR where my BP wouldn't successfully scan at security because my flight was less than 30 minutes away.
Jun 2, 2015, 5:27 pm
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Jun 2, 2015, 5:39 pm
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has anyone ever successfully completed a 45 min connection time at LHR (touchdown to takeoff)
Incoming flight on UA, outgoing on BA (international) - two different itineraries, no checked baggage, and a new pair of running shoes so I can "OJ" through the airport...
Thoughts?
Incoming flight on UA, outgoing on BA (international) - two different itineraries, no checked baggage, and a new pair of running shoes so I can "OJ" through the airport...
Thoughts?
Jun 2, 2015, 5:59 pm
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has anyone ever successfully completed a 45 min connection time at LHR (touchdown to takeoff)
Incoming flight on UA, outgoing on BA (international) - two different itineraries, no checked baggage, and a new pair of running shoes so I can "OJ" through the airport...
Thoughts?
Incoming flight on UA, outgoing on BA (international) - two different itineraries, no checked baggage, and a new pair of running shoes so I can "OJ" through the airport...
Thoughts?
Jun 2, 2015, 6:12 pm
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has anyone ever successfully completed a 45 min connection time at LHR (touchdown to takeoff)
Incoming flight on UA, outgoing on BA (international) - two different itineraries, no checked baggage, and a new pair of running shoes so I can "OJ" through the airport...
Thoughts?
Incoming flight on UA, outgoing on BA (international) - two different itineraries, no checked baggage, and a new pair of running shoes so I can "OJ" through the airport...
Thoughts?
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Jun 2, 2015, 10:29 pm
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Conformance is at T-30 mins and is 100% enforced. You might make that in 30 minutes - just - from a UA arrival if you sprint to Flight Connections AND your bus leaves very quickly. So, to do this you need your flight to arrive at least 15 minutes early and to get off very quickly and to sprint for 5 minutes and to have your bus leave quickly and to reach the conformance station in T5 without any delay.
So, in short, it's not going to happen.
So, in short, it's not going to happen.
Jun 3, 2015, 12:01 am
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I've had 2+ hour connect times at LHR that felt iffy. Transfers between terminals can take forever, multiple security checks, signage that sometimes seems not-quite-right. To put it in perspective, it's a bit of a fun challenge navigating the labyrinth that is CDG. But LHR, no matter how many times I've gone through it... there's no joy, no sense of accomplishment. Just an ordeal.
Jun 3, 2015, 6:19 am
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Which makes me wonder why anyone in the know would ever opt for a transfer at LHR that involved two terminals - it just seems not worth it when there are other European airports with seamless transfer available. LHR is not built for transfers - period. Other than intra terminal transfer (for UA that is good for connections with star alliance in new T2) I would not opt for any other transfers within LHR. Indeed you can almost get yourself to LCY or LGW in time it can take to navigate LHR terminals!
Jun 3, 2015, 8:15 am
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Which makes me wonder why anyone in the know would ever opt for a transfer at LHR that involved two terminals - it just seems not worth it when there are other European airports with seamless transfer available. LHR is not built for transfers - period. Other than intra terminal transfer (for UA that is good for connections with star alliance in new T2) I would not opt for any other transfers within LHR. Indeed you can almost get yourself to LCY or LGW in time it can take to navigate LHR terminals!
Jun 3, 2015, 9:04 am
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Which makes me wonder why anyone in the know would ever opt for a transfer at LHR that involved two terminals - it just seems not worth it when there are other European airports with seamless transfer available. LHR is not built for transfers - period. Other than intra terminal transfer (for UA that is good for connections with star alliance in new T2) I would not opt for any other transfers within LHR. Indeed you can almost get yourself to LCY or LGW in time it can take to navigate LHR terminals!
Jun 3, 2015, 10:19 am
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This seems over-dramatic. It's really not that bad. There's a simple and logical process. 1 - Follow Flight Connections to get to the correct terminal, which involves a bus transfer as the terminals are separate buildings. You will need to prove you are actually flying from that terminal by showing a bp. 2 - Clear security at that new terminal. 3 - go to the gate and fly. It's sort of like arriving at LAX in TBIT and transferring to a domestic flight or onto another international flight except a) it takes much less time and b) you don't have the attitude and pain of dealing with US Immigration people.
but the basic BA/AA and vice versa ones aren't bad.