Jul 6, 2019, 8:09 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
MCT for EWR (2012)
https://www.newarkairport.com/at-airport/connecting-flights
United Airlines operates a shuttle bus between Terminals A and C from 5:00am to 10:00pm. In addition, United also operates a shuttle bus connecting Terminal B to Terminals A and C from 10:00am to 10:00pm. The shuttle bus is available at gate A28, B67, and C70 as illustrated in the image above. This service is free and you will not have to go through TSA security again. Please note this shuttle is operated at the sole responsibility of United Airlines and is subject to modification at their discretion.
Archive: Consolidated Connection time/logistics-Domestic & International at EWR {Archive}
https://www.newarkairport.com/at-airport/connecting-flights
United Airlines operates a shuttle bus between Terminals A and C from 5:00am to 10:00pm. In addition, United also operates a shuttle bus connecting Terminal B to Terminals A and C from 10:00am to 10:00pm. The shuttle bus is available at gate A28, B67, and C70 as illustrated in the image above. This service is free and you will not have to go through TSA security again. Please note this shuttle is operated at the sole responsibility of United Airlines and is subject to modification at their discretion.
Archive: Consolidated Connection time/logistics-Domestic & International at EWR {Archive}
Consolidated Connection time/logistics-Domestic & International at EWR {Archive}
May 12, 2015, 11:50 am
#616
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Agreed. In addition, for those that are taking some form of public transit to the Air Train, the stop for terminal C on the air train is before terminal A and that thing is slow. I'd rather get off, go through real Pre-Check at C, and take the bus to A.
May 12, 2015, 2:05 pm
#617
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That's my point though, United pays the fee regardless of time of day and there is no PreCheck line surcharge or cost per security lane at the terminal, it's always the same on every ticket. Therefore there's no budget consideration where united decides to "fund" a precheck lane at particular times, therefore no reason on the operating times of a PreCheck lane to be determined by the airline.
May 21, 2015, 7:18 pm
#618
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Flying UA J FLL - EWR - TXL with 1 hour connection in Newark. We have 2 checked bags. What are the chances of missing this connection? The domestic should arrive in the same terminal as the departing flight to Berlin?
May 21, 2015, 7:41 pm
#619
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To be honest - that's cutting it uncomfortably close for UA and EWR - at least to me. I would switch to 11ish flight before it (assume you are on the 1ish flight) and then plan to have something to eat at the airport / relax in the lounge - and then you don't have to be stressed. I personally try to leave two hours - especially for TATL / TPAC flights from EWR as there usually aren't many other options if you mis-connect....
May 21, 2015, 7:44 pm
#620
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To be honest - that's cutting it uncomfortably close for UA and EWR - at least to me. I would switch to 11ish flight before it (assume you are on the 1ish flight) and then plan to have something to eat at the airport / relax in the lounge - and then you don't have to be stressed. I personally try to leave two hours - especially for TATL / TPAC flights from EWR as there usually aren't many other options if you mis-connect....
May 25, 2015, 9:38 am
#621
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Lounge options in EWR United terminal
I have a 5 hour layover in September going from RDU to CDG. Is the UA lounge the only option in the terminal or are there private lounges that will sell me a day pass? Does UA still sell day passes?
May 25, 2015, 2:26 pm
#622
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That is the only option in Terminal C which United uses but yes they do still sell day passes.
May 25, 2015, 2:49 pm
#623
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Do you have *G status? If so, with that long of a layover it may be worth going over to B and hitting the LH (preferable) and/or SK lounges.
May 27, 2015, 4:51 pm
#625
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From what I've read on the LH EWR lounge thread, maybe it's worth paying the 60 bucks for day passes there?
Or, if it's going to be at a meal time, this is some of the best Spanish food you'll get anywhere, if you're willing to take a taxi to and from EWR:
http://www.spanishtavernnewark.com/
Or, if it's going to be at a meal time, this is some of the best Spanish food you'll get anywhere, if you're willing to take a taxi to and from EWR:
http://www.spanishtavernnewark.com/
Jun 2, 2015, 4:25 pm
#626
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4:05pm Amtrak arrival at EWR for 6pm international flight?
My wife, 2 kids, and I have a flight on Tuesday, EWR-BRU leaving at 6pm. We are planning to take the 3pm Amtrak departure from Philadelphia which is scheduled to arrive at EWR station at 4:05pm.
Will that give us enough time to get to the terminal, drop off our check-in bags, go through security, etc? It's not clear from the United page at what time baggage check-in closes at EWR for international flights: http://www.united.com/web/en-US/cont...s/default.aspx
The next earlier train leaves Philadelphia around noon, which would leave us with too much time at EWR (almost 5hrs).
Will that give us enough time to get to the terminal, drop off our check-in bags, go through security, etc? It's not clear from the United page at what time baggage check-in closes at EWR for international flights: http://www.united.com/web/en-US/cont...s/default.aspx
The next earlier train leaves Philadelphia around noon, which would leave us with too much time at EWR (almost 5hrs).
Jun 2, 2015, 4:41 pm
#627
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My biggest concern would be Amtrak's timeliness. It's been years since I've ridden Amtrak, but I don't recall ever being on a train that was running on time...
Jun 2, 2015, 4:43 pm
#628
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That seems like enough time to me, barring any Amtrak issues.
If things are on time, you arrive 4:05pm, take another 15 minutes to get to the terminal check-in area (4:20pm), another 20-30 min through security (4:50pm), still leaving more than 1 hour before the departure in case of any minor delays.
If things are on time, you arrive 4:05pm, take another 15 minutes to get to the terminal check-in area (4:20pm), another 20-30 min through security (4:50pm), still leaving more than 1 hour before the departure in case of any minor delays.
Jun 2, 2015, 4:47 pm
#629
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That seems like enough time to me, barring any Amtrak issues.
If things are on time, you arrive 4:05pm, take another 15 minutes to get to the terminal check-in area (4:20pm), another 20-30 min through security (4:50pm), still leaving more than 1 hour before the departure in case of any minor delays.
If things are on time, you arrive 4:05pm, take another 15 minutes to get to the terminal check-in area (4:20pm), another 20-30 min through security (4:50pm), still leaving more than 1 hour before the departure in case of any minor delays.
I would consider 2 hours prior to international departure with kids, no PreCheck and bags to be the minimum acceptable allowing for 10-15 min late train arrival at EWR.
Jun 2, 2015, 4:54 pm
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With a family and the specter of Amtrak delays, I would say that the OP needs to plan to arrive a minimum of 3 hours in advance.