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Where connections, typically between flights, leave little margin (such as close to Minimum Connection Times between terminals).

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Connection times, how much incentive do airlines have to be realistic?

As my answer has become rather long I have put the answers to your questions in bold. US Citizens clear immigration into the US more quickly than non-US citizens, do the airlines consider citizenship …
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Change flights in Copenhagen in 1 hour with checked baggage?

Baggage cannot be transferred automatically because neither Norwegian nor Ryanair will accept the legal responsibility that comes with forwarding and accepting interline baggage. If you look at Ryana …
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How much time would I need to allow for transit in Newark

I don't quite have enough information because you didn't mention which airline you are on (I would guess UA but UA 1217 is from LAX?). If there is no terminal change, this is fine. If this is on one …
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Domestic connection times at Melbourne airport

Actually I believe this is an illegal connection because for Qantas to Qantas in terminal 1 the minimum connect time is supposed to be 40 minutes. I am surprised the booking engine allowed 35 minutes …
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Connecting on Separate Ticket with No Checked In Luggage

Yes you can do this, it is no problem. You do not need to pass through immigration. You can treat it as though it is a connecting flight on the same ticket. If possible, check in online for the secon …
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Safe two-ticket connection time in Sydney (international > domestic)

“Safe” is a matter of opinion. A flight can always be delayed, diverted or cancelled: even with your six hour gap it's not an unrealistic prospect that you miss the domestic flight. It's a risk measu …
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Can I make this international connection at Heathrow Airport?

If you booked this itinerary as a single ticket in a single transaction, then you have adequate time to make this connection (although not a huge amount of time to spare). You do not need to claim you …
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Is 35 minutes' layover time at Delhi enough for a domestic flight?

If you are flying Jet Airways or JetKonnect, perhaps. The only cases at Delhi on domestic-domestic that allow less than 35 minutes are Jet Airways to Jet Airways, JetKonnect to JetKonnect, and betwee …
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How are connection complications on a single KLM+Kenya Airways itinerary handled?

There is a fast lane for short connections, but that is all. Do not expect KLM to arrange a car for you. If you miss the connection at AMS, a computer program will attempt to rebook you automaticall …
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How long does it take to get your checked-in bag at London Gatwick airport?

How much additional time will baggage reclaim take, given that we have to go through immigration (USA passports) anyway? Will the bags likely be waiting once we clear the passport examination? Pa …
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minimum connection at Schiphol UK -> AMS -> Germany

My Question: Is it likely that an EU-citizen will be able to clear Schengen immigration and change piers in under 40 minutes? Yes, probably better than 95%, but if you really do need to be at the …
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Is a 3h 30m layover between LHR and LTN enough?

The official minimum connect time between Heathrow and Luton airports is 3 hours 25 minutes. This is the shortest time the airlines will allow if you book connecting flights on one ticket. It suggest …
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Can I make a 1hr full-transfer at Stansted?

is it possible to exit the airport, and go through security again, and get to the gate within 55 minutes It is possible, but is it likely? I would say it would be difficult for a person unaccusto …
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Short connecting flight in Doha. 55 minutes

If your first flight is delayed and this causes you to misconnect, Qatar Airways will re-accommodate you free of charge on an alternative flight to Bangkok.
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Minimum connection time in Sydney

Booked on one ticket, you formally require at least one hour. Connecting at SYD Incoming airline DL Outgoing airline VA Flight type International to International STANDARD.D/D...D/I...I/D...I/I. ONL …
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