Connection time at IAH
Feb 4, 2007, 9:45 pm
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Connection time at IAH
I was looking at an itinerary and I could do the following:
DEN-IAH-IAD-BRU. I would have a little over 20 minutes at IAH.
Is this doable?
DEN-IAH-IAD-BRU. I would have a little over 20 minutes at IAH.
Is this doable?
Feb 4, 2007, 10:11 pm
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Feb 4, 2007, 11:26 pm
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Agree. Gate proximity would not be your problem. United's few gates are all in one very small concourse at IAH.
I'd be more worried about normal flight delays with just that 20 minute buffer in there. Just hope you get a on-time or early push back...and no weather or ATC delays.
Personally...I'd be trying hard to route DEN-IAD directly, and skip IAH.
Good Luck!
I'd be more worried about normal flight delays with just that 20 minute buffer in there. Just hope you get a on-time or early push back...and no weather or ATC delays.
Personally...I'd be trying hard to route DEN-IAD directly, and skip IAH.
Good Luck!
Feb 4, 2007, 11:41 pm
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You might want to see if the inbound and outbound aircraft are the same.
Feb 4, 2007, 11:51 pm
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As others have said, 20 mins are fine as long as there are no flight delays. Checked luggage...well it would be pretty iffy. I'd try to get the non-stop. As you probably know, iah-iad is totally UAX Explus. Most den-iah is mainline--80%?. They are likely not the same plane though it is theoretically possible.
Feb 5, 2007, 12:00 am
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I was thinking the same thing, although, i don't think UA is doing any 20 minute turns.
You will not have a problem if all goes on-time, but you've got no buffer for any delays. How long would it be until the next IAD flight? Could it even be 24 hours?
You will not have a problem if all goes on-time, but you've got no buffer for any delays. How long would it be until the next IAD flight? Could it even be 24 hours?
Feb 5, 2007, 12:06 am
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Feb 5, 2007, 9:04 am
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How long is your layover in IAD? If you can wait for the next flight to IAD and still make it on your BRU flight, then try this. Otherwise, this isn't worth it for the miles, and likely not for any savings you may find. I also suggest getting a DEN-IAD flight. IAH doesn't exactly have anything to do in the UA area should you be stuck there.