Airfare drama

dolfinluck · January 16, 2009

I think you will be fine, it seems like the airlines build in extra time to their flights now. we flew a couple of months ago and we left at the scheduled time but got there 20-30 early for all four 4 flights (had 1 layover each way).

Kristy! · January 16, 2009

I made a 35 minute layover in Philly and that included a bus ride to change terminals. We were running, but it worked out.

Since you'll have your wedding dress with you, I would just ask the flight attendant if you could get off the plane first if you're delayed at all. Let her know that your wedding is waiting for you!

KathleenandDan · January 17, 2009

If it was me and I was stressing that bad I would book a flight to Philadelphia the night before and spend the night. This way you know you won't miss the flight. I have done this a few times. I have booked cruises in January and then stressed out that we would have a snow storm and I would miss the ship. More money but I wasn't stressed.

amandalsu · January 17, 2009

55 minutes is the norm for connections these days. I fly almost weekly and I rarely have a problem with that connection time. If I do miss the connection, I really miss it (by several hours due to something crazy with the first flight). I would suggest you check the US airways schedule from Philly to your destination and write down the flight numbers and times of the later flights. Then if you happen to miss the connection you can go to the guest services desk armed with that info. If the line is long because many other passengers missed their connection, call the US Air 800 number while you stand in line and you might be able to beat those in line in front of you to the seats on the next flight out.

Also, when you check in for your first flight ask for bulk head seats if you are flying coach. These are the first row of the plane and you will deplane earlier than if you are in the back. They save these bulk head seats for assignment the day of the flight. If they aren't available just ask to be moved as close as possible to the front of the plane because you are concerned about making your connection.