Flight layovers

[AWDTurboLuvr]

Originally Posted by Eff-1

This is not always the case. My transfer from an AC to LH flight (both star alliance) was a gong show. Had to bus in from the tarmac, go for a long hike, and re-clear security before I could make it to my LH gate.

Notice I did say terminal, which is why you should take a look at each airline's specific terminal map if you are worried about transfers. He's flying UA on both flights.

[AWDTurboLuvr]

Originally Posted by mqin

It's not necessarily the distance you have to walk/run to make it to where ever your next boarding station is, I understand that some airports are smaller and the terminals are all clustered. The problem is the unexpected delay, 45 minutes is giving yourself a minimal margin of transfer time to get onto your connecting flight.

It's better to be safe than sorry since missing a flight can be very stressful.

I agree and quite honestly, if someone is that worried about a transfer, let your booking agent know and once on flight, let the attendant know as well. They'll get you on your way as fast as possible. The only issue is weather delays and without knowing when OP is flying I cannot predict those. However, if he is flying in the middle of October and onward, there are sometimes delays due to rainstorms and fog at Frankfurt and Munich.

FWIW, FRA is not a small airport as it's one of the major hubs. In terms of size, it's only smaller than Heathrow and Charles du Gauille, but it handles the most flights.

[anti_rice]

I looked at your itinerary and it appears you're on the same airline heading to your destination and same thing heading home. Did you check if your connecting flight is on the same plane? A lot of times the plane makes a layover but if you are traveling to your final destination it continues on. It just drops off and picks up new passengers along the way. Some airlines will wait for a connecting flight since it's the same airline and not connecting to a different company.

[Sky_High]

Offtopic....but say you're booking a trip that requires a layover at a city. Assume you're booking the whole trip with the same Airline. Will they always 100% provide you with overnight accommodations? Or will you have to sleep at the airport for 16~24 hr layovers?

[punkwax]

They usually provide accommodations. Not free though, cost included in flight.