Will me miss our connection tomorrow?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:in 2022 our flight from Germany was delayed 2 hours because someone got sick on the plane. We were terrified of missing the Amtrak in Philadelphia, we rushed, we ubered, we bolted. The train ride was delayed an hour and it was all for nothing.

Not on point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:in 2022 our flight from Germany was delayed 2 hours because someone got sick on the plane. We were terrified of missing the Amtrak in Philadelphia, we rushed, we ubered, we bolted. The train ride was delayed an hour and it was all for nothing.

And worst case scenario you get tickets for the next NE corridor train like 80 minutes later

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m surprised United would sell this itinerary. There’s a high chance you won’t make the connection, and your checked bags likely will not. You should notify the flight attendant and see if they will let you deplane first (sometimes they will ask passengers to stay seated unless they are on connecting flights XYZ). It’s possible they’ll hold the Aruba flight but it depends on a lot of factors (how many people need more time, how tight a turnaround time they have in Aruba, etc.).

Your bags have a better chance of making it then you do. Cargo holds are opened immediately. You have to wait 15-20 min to deplane.

OP unless you're in the front of the plane without kids I doubt you'll make it. Any slight delay and you're going to miss the connection.

[Anonymous]

I agree with 90% chance you’ll miss connecting because you can’t rely on running only. You have to get on the sky train to go from C to A.
Landing and departing same terminal, maybe 40-60% chance of missing connecting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m surprised United would sell this itinerary. There’s a high chance you won’t make the connection, and your checked bags likely will not. You should notify the flight attendant and see if they will let you deplane first (sometimes they will ask passengers to stay seated unless they are on connecting flights XYZ). It’s possible they’ll hold the Aruba flight but it depends on a lot of factors (how many people need more time, how tight a turnaround time they have in Aruba, etc.).

Your bags have a better chance of making it then you do. Cargo holds are opened immediately. You have to wait 15-20 min to deplane.

OP unless you're in the front of the plane without kids I doubt you'll make it. Any slight delay and you're going to miss the connection.

What's with the basic wrong info so constantly? On a normal narrowbody I have usually been off the plane around 10 minutes from gate arrival, even at the back of the plane. If near the front of economy it's within 5 minutes. Pretty big difference between 10 and 15-20 when talking about making a connection.

Now the C to A connection, yes that's the major problem, especially now with the new A terminal being farther away. But the comment about the train is incorrect, because the train at Newark is before security, so if you take it you will have to exit the secure area and then clear security again at A. Instead you have to take the post-security bus that United runs. See here:

https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/airport/ewr-map.html

You will have to walk to the bus stop near C71 and the bus will take you to the A terminal near gate A28

Also, you should check the gates/terminals again on the day of departure and when arriving at EWR. Gates often change during operations, and it's possible they would put the second flight into C.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:-Dont check luggage
-Let the FAs know about the tight connection, they can radio the other plane and let them know to wait for you[i][u] and possibly let you off first.

Flights generally start boarding 45m prior and close 20 mins prior. So really, you only have 25m. Make sure you wear your running shoes!!

No, they definitely will not have the other plane wait for you. How would you feel if your flight from DC to Newark was delayed because they were waiting for a couple who had a tight connection? Not to mention the hit to on-time performance.

They probably won't even ask people to remain seated so you can get off first, but you can certainly mention it and ask if that's possible.

If everything goes perfectly, you should be fine. But if there's a bump in the road you definitely don't have any wiggle room.

They actually
Hold planes for late connections a lot. Happened on my most recent flight to st Thomas for spring break. Plane left 20min late and breathless middle aged couples were sprinting onto the plane as we waited. The flight attendants announced that we were waiting for a late connection.

I too was just on a flight that was delayed because an incoming flight was running late and had a bunch of connecting passengers.

OP, hope you got a good fare, as stated there are nonstop flights to Aruba, and if I HAD to connect, Newark would be last choice. Crazy airport and it’s heading in the wrong direction for Aruba. It’s similar to connecting in Atlanta to get to Boston.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m surprised United would sell this itinerary. There’s a high chance you won’t make the connection, and your checked bags likely will not. You should notify the flight attendant and see if they will let you deplane first (sometimes they will ask passengers to stay seated unless they are on connecting flights XYZ). It’s possible they’ll hold the Aruba flight but it depends on a lot of factors (how many people need more time, how tight a turnaround time they have in Aruba, etc.).

Your bags have a better chance of making it then you do. Cargo holds are opened immediately. You have to wait 15-20 min to deplane.

OP unless you're in the front of the plane without kids I doubt you'll make it. Any slight delay and you're going to miss the connection.

What's with the basic wrong info so constantly? On a normal narrowbody I have usually been off the plane around 10 minutes from gate arrival, even at the back of the plane. If near the front of economy it's within 5 minutes. Pretty big difference between 10 and 15-20 when talking about making a connection.

Now the C to A connection, yes that's the major problem, especially now with the new A terminal being farther away. But the comment about the train is incorrect, because the train at Newark is before security, so if you take it you will have to exit the secure area and then clear security again at A. Instead you have to take the post-security bus that United runs. See here:

https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/airport/ewr-map.html

You will have to walk to the bus stop near C71 and the bus will take you to the A terminal near gate A28

Also, you should check the gates/terminals again on the day of departure and when arriving at EWR. Gates often change during operations, and it's possible they would put the second flight into C.

There is no way you are getting off a plane if you're in the back in 10 minutes. You just aren't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m surprised United would sell this itinerary. There’s a high chance you won’t make the connection, and your checked bags likely will not. You should notify the flight attendant and see if they will let you deplane first (sometimes they will ask passengers to stay seated unless they are on connecting flights XYZ). It’s possible they’ll hold the Aruba flight but it depends on a lot of factors (how many people need more time, how tight a turnaround time they have in Aruba, etc.).

Your bags have a better chance of making it then you do. Cargo holds are opened immediately. You have to wait 15-20 min to deplane.

OP unless you're in the front of the plane without kids I doubt you'll make it. Any slight delay and you're going to miss the connection.

What's with the basic wrong info so constantly? On a normal narrowbody I have usually been off the plane around 10 minutes from gate arrival, even at the back of the plane. If near the front of economy it's within 5 minutes. Pretty big difference between 10 and 15-20 when talking about making a connection.

Now the C to A connection, yes that's the major problem, especially now with the new A terminal being farther away. But the comment about the train is incorrect, because the train at Newark is before security, so if you take it you will have to exit the secure area and then clear security again at A. Instead you have to take the post-security bus that United runs. See here:

https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/airport/ewr-map.html

You will have to walk to the bus stop near C71 and the bus will take you to the A terminal near gate A28

Also, you should check the gates/terminals again on the day of departure and when arriving at EWR. Gates often change during operations, and it's possible they would put the second flight into C.

There is no way you are getting off a plane if you're in the back in 10 minutes. You just aren't.

The other day I was in row 42 of a 777. I checked the gate arrival time just now- 8:51 PM. I have a text I sent at 9:06 PM saying "about to order Uber" which was when I was just walking past the security checkpoint, which at that airport was probably a 6-7 minute walk from the plane door. But go off queen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m surprised United would sell this itinerary. There’s a high chance you won’t make the connection, and your checked bags likely will not. You should notify the flight attendant and see if they will let you deplane first (sometimes they will ask passengers to stay seated unless they are on connecting flights XYZ). It’s possible they’ll hold the Aruba flight but it depends on a lot of factors (how many people need more time, how tight a turnaround time they have in Aruba, etc.).

Your bags have a better chance of making it then you do. Cargo holds are opened immediately. You have to wait 15-20 min to deplane.

OP unless you're in the front of the plane without kids I doubt you'll make it. Any slight delay and you're going to miss the connection.

What's with the basic wrong info so constantly? On a normal narrowbody I have usually been off the plane around 10 minutes from gate arrival, even at the back of the plane. If near the front of economy it's within 5 minutes. Pretty big difference between 10 and 15-20 when talking about making a connection.

Now the C to A connection, yes that's the major problem, especially now with the new A terminal being farther away. But the comment about the train is incorrect, because the train at Newark is before security, so if you take it you will have to exit the secure area and then clear security again at A. Instead you have to take the post-security bus that United runs. See here:

https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/airport/ewr-map.html

You will have to walk to the bus stop near C71 and the bus will take you to the A terminal near gate A28

Also, you should check the gates/terminals again on the day of departure and when arriving at EWR. Gates often change during operations, and it's possible they would put the second flight into C.

This is OP. Thanks so much for the info about the United shuttle. Did not know about that and thought we’d have to go through security again.

Got very good fare/deal on this trip. Tried to change flight today and there is absolutely nothing available.

DH also insists we check luggage bc ‘trying to race through terminal with carry ons will slow us down’ Oh, I forgot to mention we are traveling with our two kids. We’ll pack bathing suits and change of clothes in backpacks. Keep your fingers crossed for us! We are so burned out and need this quick getaway.

I will be sure to provide an update!

[Anonymous]

Good luck OP!

[Anonymous]

You’ll probably make it. Hope for an early arrival in Newark.

[Anonymous]

OP, this is tight, especially with 2 kids. Good luck! Not much you can do at this time but hope for the best.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m surprised United would sell this itinerary. There’s a high chance you won’t make the connection, and your checked bags likely will not. You should notify the flight attendant and see if they will let you deplane first (sometimes they will ask passengers to stay seated unless they are on connecting flights XYZ). It’s possible they’ll hold the Aruba flight but it depends on a lot of factors (how many people need more time, how tight a turnaround time they have in Aruba, etc.).

Your bags have a better chance of making it then you do. Cargo holds are opened immediately. You have to wait 15-20 min to deplane.

OP unless you're in the front of the plane without kids I doubt you'll make it. Any slight delay and you're going to miss the connection.

What's with the basic wrong info so constantly? On a normal narrowbody I have usually been off the plane around 10 minutes from gate arrival, even at the back of the plane. If near the front of economy it's within 5 minutes. Pretty big difference between 10 and 15-20 when talking about making a connection.

Now the C to A connection, yes that's the major problem, especially now with the new A terminal being farther away. But the comment about the train is incorrect, because the train at Newark is before security, so if you take it you will have to exit the secure area and then clear security again at A. Instead you have to take the post-security bus that United runs. See here:

https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/airport/ewr-map.html

You will have to walk to the bus stop near C71 and the bus will take you to the A terminal near gate A28

Also, you should check the gates/terminals again on the day of departure and when arriving at EWR. Gates often change during operations, and it's possible they would put the second flight into C.

There is no way you are getting off a plane if you're in the back in 10 minutes. You just aren't.

The other day I was in row 42 of a 777. I checked the gate arrival time just now- 8:51 PM. I have a text I sent at 9:06 PM saying "about to order Uber" which was when I was just walking past the security checkpoint, which at that airport was probably a 6-7 minute walk from the plane door. But go off queen.

I'll take things that didn't happen for $500 Alex. But go off yourself twatwaffle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m surprised United would sell this itinerary. There’s a high chance you won’t make the connection, and your checked bags likely will not. You should notify the flight attendant and see if they will let you deplane first (sometimes they will ask passengers to stay seated unless they are on connecting flights XYZ). It’s possible they’ll hold the Aruba flight but it depends on a lot of factors (how many people need more time, how tight a turnaround time they have in Aruba, etc.).

Your bags have a better chance of making it then you do. Cargo holds are opened immediately. You have to wait 15-20 min to deplane.

OP unless you're in the front of the plane without kids I doubt you'll make it. Any slight delay and you're going to miss the connection.

What's with the basic wrong info so constantly? On a normal narrowbody I have usually been off the plane around 10 minutes from gate arrival, even at the back of the plane. If near the front of economy it's within 5 minutes. Pretty big difference between 10 and 15-20 when talking about making a connection.

Now the C to A connection, yes that's the major problem, especially now with the new A terminal being farther away. But the comment about the train is incorrect, because the train at Newark is before security, so if you take it you will have to exit the secure area and then clear security again at A. Instead you have to take the post-security bus that United runs. See here:

https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/airport/ewr-map.html

You will have to walk to the bus stop near C71 and the bus will take you to the A terminal near gate A28

Also, you should check the gates/terminals again on the day of departure and when arriving at EWR. Gates often change during operations, and it's possible they would put the second flight into C.

This is OP. Thanks so much for the info about the United shuttle. Did not know about that and thought we’d have to go through security again.

Got very good fare/deal on this trip. Tried to change flight today and there is absolutely nothing available.

DH also insists we check luggage bc ‘trying to race through terminal with carry ons will slow us down’ Oh, I forgot to mention we are traveling with our two kids. We’ll pack bathing suits and change of clothes in backpacks. Keep your fingers crossed for us! We are so burned out and need this quick getaway.

I will be sure to provide an update!

OP I think your odds are pretty solid. Looks like you are on the 8AM United DCA-EWR and 10:15 AM EWR-AUA flights, right? That 8AM flight has 1.5 hour flight time, which basically builds in a ton of cushion time for a flight which takes around 40 minutes in the air. If you look at the last week's history of that flight, almost all of them have arrived at the gate around 9 AM. So you would have 70-75 minutes if that was the case as opposed to 45. Hopefully that pattern holds, and if it does, 70 minutes is definitely enough time to make this connection, even with the shuttle bus ride, etc.

https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/UAL4430

[Anonymous]

Well the good news is international flights are required to have a positive match with passengers and their checked bags. Meaning if your bags are on board the plane is not allowed to leave if you’re not. So if your bags get on the flight it buys you some time. If your bags don’t make the flight you might be SOL.