Transferring at LHR [Merged threads]
Jun 22, 2009, 9:29 am
#106
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Boulder, CO and Waimea, HI
Programs: UAL 1K MM
Posts: 748
Any recent reports on LHR transfers? BD and UA are both in terminal one - that makes it easier. I'm flying DEN-LHR-EDI on two separate tickets (UAL to LHR and BMI to EDI). I'm assuming the following based on earlier postings:
1. United will book my bags all the way through to Edinburgh.
2. BMI will NOT book my bags all the way back and I'll have to claim them.
3. Whatever happens outgoing will not be what happens on my return.
What's unclear is when/where I have to clear immigration and customs. London? Edinburgh? Do I need to go through the transfer center?
Thanks
1. United will book my bags all the way through to Edinburgh.
2. BMI will NOT book my bags all the way back and I'll have to claim them.
3. Whatever happens outgoing will not be what happens on my return.
What's unclear is when/where I have to clear immigration and customs. London? Edinburgh? Do I need to go through the transfer center?
Thanks
Last edited by hans; Jun 22, 2009 at 10:48 am Reason: poor typing
Jun 22, 2009, 10:34 am
#107
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Berkshire, UK
Posts: 440
Any recent reports on this transfer. BD and UA are both in terminal one - that makes it easier. I'm flying DEN-LHR-EDI on two separate tickets (UAL to LHR and BMI to EDI). I'm assuming the following based on earlier postings:
1. United will book my bags all the way through to Edinburgh.
2. BMI will NOT bok my bags all the way back and I'll have to claim them.
3. Whatever happens outgoing will not be happens on my return.
What's unclear is when/where I have to clear immigration and customs. London? Edinburgh? Do I need to go through the transfer center?
Thanks
1. United will book my bags all the way through to Edinburgh.
2. BMI will NOT bok my bags all the way back and I'll have to claim them.
3. Whatever happens outgoing will not be happens on my return.
What's unclear is when/where I have to clear immigration and customs. London? Edinburgh? Do I need to go through the transfer center?
Thanks
2. Correct.
3. Correct.
According to the following link...
http://tinyurl.com/5hcmfv
... you'll clear immigration in London before transferring to the onward flight. No terminal change or visit to the Flight Connection Centre is necessary.
On your return, you'll have to arrive in to LHR as a regular domestic arrival. Domestic arrivals is on the same floor as check-in, so it's just a short walk to the UA desks.
Mark
Jun 23, 2009, 12:02 am
#108
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 79
UA --> BMI in 70 minutes?
Trying to decide if I can book this connection.
Inbound at 11.15 on UA from ORD, out at 12.25 (to MXP).
Should be T1 to T1, according to LHR's airport guide.
Any advice?? All other options are either long layovers or $$$.
Actually I'm even more confused. According to ITA (and several other sites) here is what I find:
BD3449 - operated by Lufthansa Airlines as Flight LH1873
LH1873 - operated by BMI (according to the LH website)
According to BD there is no flight to MXP. So I now lean toward thinking it's operated by LH....still should be from T1.
Inbound at 11.15 on UA from ORD, out at 12.25 (to MXP).
Should be T1 to T1, according to LHR's airport guide.
Any advice?? All other options are either long layovers or $$$.
Actually I'm even more confused. According to ITA (and several other sites) here is what I find:
BD3449 - operated by Lufthansa Airlines as Flight LH1873
LH1873 - operated by BMI (according to the LH website)
According to BD there is no flight to MXP. So I now lean toward thinking it's operated by LH....still should be from T1.
Last edited by ftfan; Jun 23, 2009 at 12:21 am
Jun 23, 2009, 1:21 am
#109
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Berkshire, UK
Posts: 440
Trying to decide if I can book this connection.
Inbound at 11.15 on UA from ORD, out at 12.25 (to MXP).
Should be T1 to T1, according to LHR's airport guide.
Any advice?? All other options are either long layovers or $$$.
Actually I'm even more confused. According to ITA (and several other sites) here is what I find:
BD3449 - operated by Lufthansa Airlines as Flight LH1873
LH1873 - operated by BMI (according to the LH website)
According to BD there is no flight to MXP. So I now lean toward thinking it's operated by LH....still should be from T1.
Inbound at 11.15 on UA from ORD, out at 12.25 (to MXP).
Should be T1 to T1, according to LHR's airport guide.
Any advice?? All other options are either long layovers or $$$.
Actually I'm even more confused. According to ITA (and several other sites) here is what I find:
BD3449 - operated by Lufthansa Airlines as Flight LH1873
LH1873 - operated by BMI (according to the LH website)
According to BD there is no flight to MXP. So I now lean toward thinking it's operated by LH....still should be from T1.
IMHO, it seems like quite a tight connection and doesn't allow much room for any ATC delays. It is indeed a T1 to T1 connection which will work in your favour.
If it's booked on one ticket, I'd be tempted to do it. If it's on two tickets, I don't think I'd chance it.
Mark
Jun 23, 2009, 1:41 am
#110
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 79
Have been trying to figure this flight out, but it looks like a regular LH flight.
It's not offered on the AZ site, but on Swiss, BMI and other *A carriers.
Different tickets, I'm concerned as well.
The safe thing to do is wait for the next affordable flight at 530PM.
> 6 hrs in the terminal....
What happens with LH if the inbound UA is late + I miss the connection??
Do I need to pay up to the going fare at the time of booking (right before the flight??). The currency there is arms and legs...
It's not offered on the AZ site, but on Swiss, BMI and other *A carriers.
IMHO, it seems like quite a tight connection and doesn't allow much room for any ATC delays. It is indeed a T1 to T1 connection which will work in your favour.
If it's booked on one ticket, I'd be tempted to do it. If it's on two tickets, I don't think I'd chance it.
Mark
If it's booked on one ticket, I'd be tempted to do it. If it's on two tickets, I don't think I'd chance it.
Mark
The safe thing to do is wait for the next affordable flight at 530PM.
> 6 hrs in the terminal....
What happens with LH if the inbound UA is late + I miss the connection??
Do I need to pay up to the going fare at the time of booking (right before the flight??). The currency there is arms and legs...
Last edited by ftfan; Jun 23, 2009 at 1:54 am
Jun 23, 2009, 2:36 am
#111
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Berkshire, UK
Posts: 440
Have been trying to figure this flight out, but it looks like a regular LH flight.
It's not offered on the AZ site, but on Swiss, BMI and other *A carriers.
Different tickets, I'm concerned as well.
The safe thing to do is wait for the next affordable flight at 530PM.
> 6 hrs in the terminal....
What happens with LH if the inbound UA is late + I miss the connection??
Do I need to pay up to the going fare at the time of booking (right before the flight??). The currency there is arms and legs...
It's not offered on the AZ site, but on Swiss, BMI and other *A carriers.
Different tickets, I'm concerned as well.
The safe thing to do is wait for the next affordable flight at 530PM.
> 6 hrs in the terminal....
What happens with LH if the inbound UA is late + I miss the connection??
Do I need to pay up to the going fare at the time of booking (right before the flight??). The currency there is arms and legs...
If you are on different tickets and you miss your onward flight, LH would have no obligation to you and you would have to pay to make the next flight. Obviously, with one ticket, that would not be the case.
You may be able to plead your case with LH, but given how they seem to follow the rules fairly closely, you may not get away without paying.
It's a long day.. maybe book the later flight and at least you can relax. Whilst it's a trek, there is a pod hotel in T4 (free train from T1) that allows you to hire it for a few hours if you want to sleep..6 hours is a fairly long wait.
www.yotel.com
Mark
Jun 23, 2009, 10:14 am
#113
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 79
These LHR-MXP (and -TXL) flights come up often for discussion over here.
Basically BD have wet-leased aircraft with staff to LH so they counts as LH services, although there is also a BD codeshare on them.
Basically BD have wet-leased aircraft with staff to LH so they counts as LH services, although there is also a BD codeshare on them.
Jun 23, 2009, 1:34 pm
#114
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 79
It's a long day.. maybe book the later flight and at least you can relax. Whilst it's a trek, there is a pod hotel in T4 (free train from T1) that allows you to hire it for a few hours if you want to sleep..6 hours is a fairly long wait.
www.yotel.com
Mark
www.yotel.com
Mark
Indeed I booked the other flight and I can expect now UA to come in early from ORD!!! Does anyone know if I can buy the RCC access pass and use it?? I'll be connecting to a non *A flight, but paying for access (at the reduced rate). Is the RCC in T1 now?? Shower??
By the way, thanks for the yotel link!
Jun 23, 2009, 1:42 pm
#115
Join Date: Mar 2009
Programs: UA 1K MM, Marriott Titanium, HH Gold
Posts: 644
Indeed I booked the other flight and I can expect now UA to come in early from ORD!!! Does anyone know if I can buy the RCC access pass and use it?? I'll be connecting to a non *A flight, but paying for access (at the reduced rate). Is the RCC in T1 now?? Shower??
By the way, thanks for the yotel link!
By the way, thanks for the yotel link!
Oct 3, 2010, 5:36 pm
#116
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: SUV
Programs: UA *G MM
Posts: 7,027
T3 to T1
I am going to connect to a UA flight from T3 around 14:00, which is a normally quiet time for connections. I have IRIS, which has become more spotty these days. Assuming it works, is it better to go through connections or through immigration?
(I assume there is still security through connections since European passengers are not kept separate from ROW at LHR upon arrival. It has been a blessing at FRA to avoid the heavy-handed US-only security.)
(I assume there is still security through connections since European passengers are not kept separate from ROW at LHR upon arrival. It has been a blessing at FRA to avoid the heavy-handed US-only security.)
Nov 4, 2010, 2:10 pm
#117
Join Date: Mar 2000
Programs: UA 1PMM,AAG; usedtobeelite
Posts: 2,499
Couldn't find the answer to this although I thought it had been discussed long ago. Star Gold on UA econ ticket USA-LHR-Ireland with last leg on EI. Return Ireland-LHR-USA. Does one get lounge access outbound in LHR awaiting EI and also on the return while in Ireland awaiting EI? I seem to recall that lounge access was included in this specially marketed ticket although there does not seem to be anything on united.com. From the LHR site it appears both UA and EI operate from T1. Thanks for any advice.
Nov 4, 2010, 2:27 pm
#118
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Gatwick, UK
Programs: UA *G, BA Silver
Posts: 1,679
Couldn't find the answer to this although I thought it had been discussed long ago. Star Gold on UA econ ticket USA-LHR-Ireland with last leg on EI. Return Ireland-LHR-USA. Does one get lounge access outbound in LHR awaiting EI and also on the return while in Ireland awaiting EI? I seem to recall that lounge access was included in this specially marketed ticket although there does not seem to be anything on united.com. From the LHR site it appears both UA and EI operate from T1. Thanks for any advice.
If heading for DUB you're better with BMI (in terms of lounge access), but for Cork or Shannon I think EI is the only choice.
If you follow the walkway towards the gates there is a cafe / bar area halfway between T1 and the Ireland gates and it has large windows and a view of the main runway and it isn't usually very busy.
Nov 4, 2010, 2:45 pm
#119
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Northeast Kansas | Colorado Native
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Posts: 21,672
The * Arrivals lounge has been known to let people that upgraded into C, access the lounge. I was able to do so in March on an upgraded ticket. YMMV. Of course, there is also the * Alliance lounge near the gates, which IIRC, is a * Gold lounge.
Nov 4, 2010, 2:48 pm
#120
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: DEN
Programs: UA Plat, 1MM
Posts: 2,182
I personally ran the ORD-(UA)-LHR-(EI)-DUB experiment last year (by mistake
), flying NC to LHR as a 1K RCC member, and I didn't get in (nor should I have).