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One of the travel plans we're looking into for next Saturday includes flying standby domestically into JFK (through B6,DL or AA) and subsequently take a flight to Europe at 18h15. I'm wondering what is the latest that the domestic flight has to land in JFK to be able to check-in in time for the international flight, taking into account 2 little kids & a lot of luggage, including car seats etc.
AHA--LLO/4 OAL pax was your party!! DL flt 0329 is the last you you should take for us. The next one arrives 5:15 and God only knows when you get a gate on Sat 5pm.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJSirMatthew
Nope, still not the Lloyds ;-) I guess if we can get both standby flights into 1 reservation, the checked luggage is checked through to BRU but in case they are 2 seperate reservations, how long would one normally need to get from the plane, pick-up checked luggage and move to another terminal? I suppose 1 hour for all that is cutting it short?Quote:
Originally Posted by mrs767er
LLO/4 must be another 4 OAL group. I make up names--LLO seemed right for Lloyd (and the name of my high school). Guess I'll have to refer to Mister DJ, party of 4.
Both flts on DL? DL in 2 Terminals, connected via jitney bus. MCO might be T4 and BRU could be T4--it's been a while since I've done BRU. I'm sure someone else can advise better, particularly w/kids and car seats etc. (that is something I never have done--must be tricky!)
If you're connecting on the same airline (i.e. Delta) and your bags are checked thru to your final destination, about 1 1/2 hours should be ok. As mrs767er said, the terminals can be quite a hike from each other but at least you won't have to go thru security. If connecting on different airlines, you will need to wait for car seat/stroller, claim bags, check in and clear security. You will also have to take the airtrain to connect terminals. I've waited over 30 min just to get bags on a domestic flight so 1 hour would not cut it. At the AA terminal, if you arrive at the high gates, it can take 15-20 min to get from gate to bag claim with kids in tow. That said, taking into account that often times the departure door is closed 15 min prior to departure, I would allow at least 2 1/2 - 3 hours for a connection. You could shave off 20 min or so if you have pre check but 615 is a peak travel time. Let me know if you have any other ?s about jfk. Good luck and safe travels!
Currently is looks like this it will 1st be a domestic flight (b6 or do, so terminal 5 or 2/4) followed by international sn Brussels flight (terminal 1). Haven't made the listing yet, but I presume it will go into 1 reservation. In that case no need for picking up any checked baggage I guess since that should be labeled through? Anyways, we will need to take the airtrain to the terminal 1. Take 20 minutes from gate to airtrain, another 20 to get to terminal 1, 30 minutes to go through carry-on control, so 1,5 hours would be absolute minimum. Of course, if it a separate reservation, then we'll need to take the earliest flight out of MCO just to be a bit relaxed at jfk (then again, leaving resort at 5 a.m. is not something I look forward with the transatlantic flight leaving at 6pm)
Even though you create 1 listing, check to make sure that the airlines you are taking have an interline baggage agreement. Especially since you are nonrev, the check in agent may not tag your bags all the way thru if it involves different airlines.
An option some of my friends use -hotel day rooms.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJSirMatthew
isppilot are there any hotels near JFK that offer that same day check-in/out service?
Came up with www.hotelsbyday.com
I've stayed at the Hampton inn jfk not too familiar with the others. Another option is the airline lounges B6, DL & AA. Not sure about the lounges in T1.
Does the Hampton Inn an automatic cruising by shuttle? I prefer one of those than having to make a call instead.. Best case scenario we'll be at the hotel by noon and leaving at 3pm,so might be ideal for the 2-year old to get some sleep...
You will have to call for pick up. Also, for pick up, you will need to take the air train to the federal circle stop as the shuttles do not pick up in front of the terminal. The shuttle back to the airport runs every 30 min.
Ok, currently in discussion with my partner. We're going to go with B6 (2 flights with 20+ openseats and confirmed interline Bagage agreement with sn Brussels and e-tickets) . I want to take the early one in case a hiccup happens. My partner wants to take the 10am flight so the kids don't have to be to get up so early and we spent less time in jfk. Any advice (be it for me or against me) is welcomed.
Just made the listing. While everything was booked in 1 go, in the end (after paying) we received two PNR's :/ Guess we will have to collect our checked bagage at arrival (or would they honor it given the interline bagage agreement in place)? Also gave in to my partner and made the listing for the 2nd Jetblue flight at 9h45... fingers crossed...
Just got confirmation we'll have to pick up the checked Bagage (stroller, carseats , 1 big bag, 6 pieces of carry-on,...) And prolly 2 unwilling little girls (5&2).Is there a way to get to terminal 1 from terminal 5 with a cart carrying most stuff? I guess airtrain doesn't allow carts on it...
The airtrain is the way to go from T5 to T1 and yes, you are allowed to bring smart carts on the airtrain if you are traveling between terminals. For the car seat & stroller, if you can manage, I would try to gate check as opposed to checking them at the counter. The other option is to take a taxi but that will cost you and the driver will probably give you some NY attitude for such a short ride.
For the B6 flight, if you haven't already I would download the app and check in. You will be able to see where you are on the list and how many seats remain. Although I've never been, if you're not doing the hotel and have a long layover, you might want to check out the JetBlue airspace lounge. Your bags should be safe in the baggage office. Am not really familiar with the T1 lounges. I would imagine the kids would not have to pay. From their website:
"The new Airspace Lounge near Gate 24 is open to ALL on a pay-per-use basis. Airspace Lounge is designed specifically to meet the needs of the modern air traveler.Entry fees start at just $25 and no membership or long-term commitment is required. Entry includes complimentary espresso, cappuccino, Peet's Coffee and Tea, soft drinks, small snacks and fruit, printing and scanning, use of house computers, Wi-Fi, use of private restrooms and shower facilities, plus a $10 credit to purchase items from Airspace’s premium menu including alcoholic beverages."
Good luck and safe travels!
Made it to jfk on jetblue, had to pay extra for overweight Bagage (was just short of 64lbs, only 50 allowed, even for sby). Had to pick up checked Bagage. In the end smooth transition to terminal 1. Very strange check-in but we were assured we should make it in C. Now the waiting game can begin again... Here's hoping...
The transition in JFK from Terminal 5 to Terminal 1 was very smooth, I haven't timed it, but I reckon from leaving the plane until reaching check-in, it was definitely less than 50 minutes. Recheck all baggage with Brussels Airlines and the waiting game for boarding passes started. Although at check-in they said we would be fine, the gate agent acted as if it was one big uncertainty and couldn't tell if we were going to make it. Luckily someone else stepped in, made her print out the boarding passes and we were on our way. Uneventful flight, not the best service but not the worst either. Upon arrival the car seat was there (luckily!) but no bag :( That moment my partner comments having had a dream where the bag was being lost, and the bag did stand out behind the check-in counter in JFK for a while. Having a hard time to remember if the agent had put the label on it, I do fear the worst. So, the waiting game is not over just yet...
Glad to hear you were able to make it in under an hour. There are times I've experienced 30+ minute waits just for baggage at JFK. Just curious how long the security line was at T1 during that time? Did you get seats in C?
Fingers crossed that your bag shows up.
Security line at T1 was about 20 minutes wait time but because of the big stroller, we were redirected to another lane which ran a bit quicker :)
We did get seats in C from JFK to BRU :-) And the bag has arrived in BRU the day after :)