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MCT for EWR (2012)

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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.

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Jun 21, 2015, 10:39 am

#646

JBord

Join Date: Oct 2013

Location: ORD

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mjh00008

Thank you both! Good advice on preparing an alternate itinerary. For irregular ops can United push me onto a partner carrier? There are Air Canada and KLM routes with connections that wouldn't cost us much time if we make the change early if a problem develops.

Yes they can put you on a partner. You may have to push them to do it. Your best bet, if you're concerned, is to research alternate routes in advance. They're going to put you on UA flights first, then LH (due to the joint venture), then other star alliance.

Best odds, given the number of daily flights from the U.S., is that they would get you to FRA and then put you on LH to VCE. I would suggest looking for routes like this, depending on the delay:

MSY-EWR-FRA-VCE
MSY-IAD-FRA-VCE

Both on UA except the final leg. Also check LH routes from the U.S. And looks like you already researched AC.

Overall though, I'm not sure I'd sweat 2.5 hours unless I saw bad weather at MSY the day of the flight.

Jun 24, 2015, 11:01 pm

#647

Geauxtigers

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Jun 25, 2015, 5:34 am

#648

Xyzzy

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Location: Between AUS, EWR, and YTO In a little twisty maze of airline seats, all alike.. but I wanna go home with the armadillo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Geauxtigers

Thinking of booking a Sunday night, 45 min connection SYR - EWR - MSY mid september. Chances of making this connection? Have family in the area in case I get stuck, but would like to maximize my weekend in syracuse and still make it back sunday night.

If SYR-EWR is on an ERJ-145 you'll be arriving EWR at terminal A and will have to take a bus over to C for your c

nnection.

Jun 25, 2015, 8:37 am

#649

Geauxtigers

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Jun 25, 2015, 10:23 am

#650

RNE

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Geauxtigers

Do you really think your flight times won't change between now and then? This is a booking on United, right?

Jun 25, 2015, 10:28 am

#651

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Jun 25, 2015, 10:30 am

#652

bmwe92fan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Geauxtigers

Living in upstate NY I have to be honest - taking a late UA Express flight into a tight connection is a recipe for disaster. Early morning - maybe - but the later in the day it gets the more likely UA Express will start to fall behind - or cancel completely. There are still plenty of summer weather issues in September - I wouldn't risk it if you really want to get to MSY...

Jul 13, 2015, 4:59 pm

#653

Chlorinedream

Join Date: Aug 2013

Location: Los Angeles

Programs: Mileage Plus Premier Gold

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EWR: Is it possible to use Lufthansa lounge in Terminal B if you're flying out of C?

Hello, I have a flight from EWR to EDN out of Terminal C.

I noticed there is a Lufthansa lounge in Terminal B. I'm curious if anyone has tried going to the other terminal to use that lounge before a United flight out of Terminal C? I have a Club membership so I should be able to get in but curious about these questions:

1) Will EWR let passengers into other terminals if they are not flying from them?
2) Will Lufthansa let you in if you're not actually flying from that terminal?
2) How long does it take to switch terminals and get through security? I have a 3.5 hr connection

thanks

Jul 14, 2015, 9:26 am

#654

Richard Chen

Join Date: May 2009

Location: EWR

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United sucks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chlorinedream

...
1) Will EWR let passengers into other terminals if they are not flying from them?
2) Will Lufthansa let you in if you're not actually flying from that terminal?
2) How long does it take to switch terminals and get through security? I have a 3.5 hr connection

Respectively

no, absolutely not, have had much personal experience
no, same
from C pre-security to B post-security or B pre-security to C post-security would take 30mins ideal conditions, 60mins non-ideal conditions

Jul 14, 2015, 10:29 am

#655

p321

Join Date: Aug 2011

Posts: 25

Routing rule

With United pulling out from JFK, would this be a valid routes for award redemption? Will this required 75K or 80K for Business class?

ATL-EWR JFK->ICN->NRT(destination)->ICN(stayover)->JFK EWR->ATL

ATL<->EWR with United
JFK<->NRT with Asiana

Jul 14, 2015, 10:51 am

#656

Chlorinedream

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Chen

Respectively

no, absolutely not, have had much personal experience
no, same
from C pre-security to B post-security or B pre-security to C post-security would take 30mins ideal conditions, 60mins non-ideal conditions

Thanks - figured as much.

Jul 14, 2015, 11:52 am

#657

Xyzzy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chlorinedream

There is an airside bus that will take you from A and C over to B so you can get to the LH lounge if you want. I've not done it but I do know that people have d

ne so.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Chen

Respectively

no, absolutely not, have had much personal experience
no, same
from C pre-security to B post-security or B pre-security to C post-security would take 30mins ideal conditions, 60mins non-ideal conditions

Jul 16, 2015, 6:59 pm

#658

zowieboy

Join Date: Apr 2013

Posts: 16

Can we made a 30 minute connection

Flying to HNL from MCO THRU EWR(Newark) on UNITED. Lv MCO @ 6AM arrive in ERW @ 8:44AM we need to connect to another UNITED flight @ 9:15AM- 30 Minutes to HNL.
United said don't worry the gates are close together.
I worry....
What do you think?

Jul 16, 2015, 8:14 pm

#659

747FC

Join Date: Jan 2013

Location: Hawai'i Nei

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Quote:

Originally Posted by zowieboy

If you are used to living life in the fast lane...party on! However, your question suggests that you are more risk-aversive. So am I....

If you are scheduled on the non-stop to HNL, if you miss it, the only options you will have will be connecting through the West Coast, costing you hours of your vacation time in Hawaii.

A (previous) night in the Newark Airport Hilton should be considered...

Jul 16, 2015, 8:19 pm

#660

Doc Savage

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I wouldn't do it.

In fact, I'd go a bit out of my way to avoid EWR altogether if at all possible.