SAN/ORD/AMS June 21 flight times changed, flight connection tight!
Feb 8, 2009, 3:41 pm
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SAN/ORD/AMS June 21 flight times changed, flight connection tight!
Booked my award tickets last August, departure time from SAN has changed several times already and imagine it could again before June. Now, barely an hour between flights in ORD 
. Should I worry or just hang in there until closer to the date? If I don't make connection, is it up to UA to rebook me to AMS?
. Should I worry or just hang in there until closer to the date? If I don't make connection, is it up to UA to rebook me to AMS?
Feb 8, 2009, 4:23 pm
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2. No, you'll have to stay in Chicago.
Yes, they'll rebook you on a later flight if you miss the connection.
Feb 8, 2009, 4:40 pm
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Booked my award tickets last August, departure time from SAN has changed several times already and imagine it could again before June. Now, barely an hour between flights in ORD . Should I worry or just hang in there until closer to the date? If I don't make connection, is it up to UA to rebook me to AMS?
. Should I worry or just hang in there until closer to the date? If I don't make connection, is it up to UA to rebook me to AMS?If you'd be nervous about a ~1hr connection (personally, I probably would), call them and have them put you on an earlier SAN-ORD flight.
While it would be on them to rebook you if you misconnect, since the ORD-AMS flight leaves late in the day (circa 18:00, give or take), you might find yourself in ORD for the evening in the event that happened (the other direct from ORD is on KLM, whom they may or may not be willing to put your ticket on...the other later-departing UA/*A options would involve stops in LHR/FRA and partners in the EU...)
Feb 8, 2009, 4:48 pm
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Feb 8, 2009, 5:10 pm
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Feb 8, 2009, 5:22 pm
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I would call for sure.
It isn't like a 6pm ORD-DCA. If you missed that, there are a couple later flights + ORD-IAD and even ORD-BWI. Also if you are put on another airline, it is possible you'll get downgraded.
It isn't like a 6pm ORD-DCA. If you missed that, there are a couple later flights + ORD-IAD and even ORD-BWI. Also if you are put on another airline, it is possible you'll get downgraded.
Feb 8, 2009, 5:34 pm
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Feb 8, 2009, 5:55 pm
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Booked my award tickets last August, departure time from SAN has changed several times already and imagine it could again before June. Now, barely an hour between flights in ORD . Should I worry or just hang in there until closer to the date? If I don't make connection, is it up to UA to rebook me to AMS?
. Should I worry or just hang in there until closer to the date? If I don't make connection, is it up to UA to rebook me to AMS?DEN (Now at a real airport)
Feb 9, 2009, 8:15 pm
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Good information, thanks everyone. Yeah, I realize this is 4 months away and times may change again but better to be proactive than possibly lose precious time in Amsterdam.