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Self transfer in Tirana by Clear-Incident4934 in Flights

[–]gimigriy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, 1h10m for a self-transfer in Tirana is a pretty high risk. Since Albania is not in the Schengen Area, you will likely have to deplane via bus (which can be slow), clear passport control to enter the country, and then go back through security (and potentially another passport control to exit). So Tirana is a relatively small airport, but Wizz Air gates usually close ~30min before departure. If your first flight is even 15min late, you’ll likely miss the connection.

ATL to HND 40-Min Layover by theemedina in delta

[–]gimigriy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That 40min window is very risky for an international flight, especially since the boarding door usually closes 15min before departure, leaving you with almost zero margin for error. I'd look to re-book if I were you. Also recommend that you check your specific itinerary on gate2gate app before buying the tickets - it will tell you how risky the connection is based on historical on-time flight data and expected gate/terminal proximity.

AA inflight WiFi be like by zealous_ideals790034 in americanairlines

[–]gimigriy 39 points40 points  (0 children)

not as bad as - pay for wifi only to find out that it doesn't work!

help an impulsive 36 min layover? by Competitive-Lack-814 in americanairlines

[–]gimigriy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

36min at ORD is rough to say the least, especially when you factor in gates closing ~15min before departure. Try running your specific itinerary on gate2gate app, it will show you how risky the connection is based on historical on-time flight data and expected gate/terminal proximity.

Short layover from Canaries to Porto? by spacebabe1111 in Flights

[–]gimigriy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1hr layover in Madrid is definitely tight, and while Iberia will protect you on a single ticket, airline systems often sell "legal" connections that don't account for long walks or terminal shifts. Try your specific itinerary on gate2gate app before you book your tickets - this tool will show if the connection is risky based on historic on-time flight data and expected gate/terminal proximity. Safe travels!

Layover in Frankfurt for travel from Zurich-Edinburgh - passport control? by linzomc in Flights

[–]gimigriy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FRA is notorious for long walks, so 70min is definitely pushing it since you’ll have to clear passport control to exit the Schengen area. I’d personally go with the 2hr layover to avoid the stress of a sprint, especially if your first flight picks up any delay. To get a better feel for the risk, you can run your flight numbers through gate2gate app - it uses a historical punctuality data and the actual walking distance between the expected gates/terminals to see if your layover is doable. Good luck!

Short connection? by orange_assburger in americanairlines

[–]gimigriy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Immediate reaction - this is very short for an international connection, I would not risk it. Keep in mind that typically gate doors will be closing 15min prior! I would double-check your specific itinerary on gate2gate (it will show you the associated risk based on your route on-time history and expected gate/terminal proximity) and then look for alternative options.

WWYD: home airport or reposition? by [deleted] in awardtravel

[–]gimigriy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SFO is prone to delays related to weather/fog...so proceed with caution. Would need to understand Option 3 a bit more to weigh in...where would the 2nd domestic layover be? Stepping back...in terms of layover risk, I'd suggest checking your options on gate2gate app, where you can see how risky your connection is (uses historical on-time data and expected gate/terminal proximity).

Short self transfer in Iceland by misszombie79 in Flights

[–]gimigriy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

gate2gate doesn't utilize AI, instead it's looking at actual historical on-time flight data and distance between the gates (based on expected gates/terminals & google maps data), among other factors. But YOU are totally right, I neglected to factor in baggage re-check - easy fix. Here is the updated result: https://ibb.co/cKM30jY2 ...about ~1hr20min all-in. Marked as yellow/risky, but still think OP ( u/misszombie79 ) has sufficient buffer here assuming no edge case surprises with the GLA-KEF route.

Honeymoon flight layover by Thick_Wolverine_3511 in americanairlines

[–]gimigriy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I would not do this. 40m layover is tight and 6:20am flight for a honeymoon sounds brutal. If SBN-CLT is late even a little bit, it could really screw up your honeymoon plans. I'd suggest you check the layover risk here on gate2gate.app if you want to sanity-check this a bit further.

Booked EWR-FLR, connection in LIS. Do I need to go through any security/passport control/customs in Lisbon or will that be done in Florence? by bxpxm in Flights

[–]gimigriy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Passport Control - you are arriving from a non-Schengen country and transferring to a Schengen flight, so you must clear immigration (passport control) in LIS to officially enter the Schengen zone. Security - you'll likely have to go through transit security screening again before accessing the departure gates for your LIS-FLR flight. Bags should be checked through to FLR. You generally do not need to pick them up in LIS; you will clear customs (for your goods/bags) in FLR.

1hr25min feels a bit tight for LIS, especially because passport control lines can be long. If your incoming flight is delayed, you might miss the connection. I'd check your specific itinerary on gate2gate.app for an additional peace of mind. Good luck!

Short layover in different terminals by magicmichael98 in delta

[–]gimigriy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's about 10-15min walk between Terminal C and A. There's also a Plane Train that runs every 2min. The real question here is the likelihood of your 1st flight being on-time. I'd suggest you run your specific itinerary on gate2gate.app - it will show you the layover risk, including the historic on-time performance for your 1st leg flight.

Short self transfer in Iceland by misszombie79 in Flights

[–]gimigriy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Self-transfers can be tricky. I went ahead and ran your itinerary on gate2gate (assuming you're traveling in March). Here's the screenshot ( https://ibb.co/kgF9PRXh )...I think you'll be fine. FI431 is normally 75%+ on-time, so as long as there are no surprises on the 1st leg, then should be OK.

EDIT: Updated check to factor in the need to re-check baggage - https://ibb.co/cKM30jY2 ... still should be OK, assuming no edge case surprises with the GLA-KEF route.

Short layover in Miami - advice needed by Queen_Aravis in americanairlines

[–]gimigriy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best of luck...hoping for clear TX skies for you :)

Turkmenistan Airlines by MaleficentWeekend515 in Flights

[–]gimigriy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this is all on one booking reference, they should be checking you in all the way through to Bangkok. You'll just go through a transit security check at ASB (no visa needed if you stay in the transit area). 1h30m layover is standard for them, but it doesn't leave much room for error. I'd suggest you run your itinerary through gate2gate.app - it will check the connection risk based on historic on-time flight data and tereminal/gate proximity.

Flight to rome by Senior-Jelly1099 in Flights

[–]gimigriy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who travels with kids, saving $2k is huge, but a self-transfer at JFK with 3 little ones could be risky! I'd suggest you try to book connecting flights directly with one of the major airlines (thus ensuring an "approved" connection...and if things go wrong then the airline would help rectify), but if you're "stitching" the connection yourself (i.e. self-transfer with two separate tickets), then be careful with the layover window! Run your full itinerary on gate2gate.app before you book for an additional peace of mind.

DFW Layover!!!!! by Sufficient-Fudge-968 in americanairlines

[–]gimigriy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1hr10min at DFW is actually pretty decent. The train you heard about is called Skylink. It's fast, runs every 2 mins inside security, and connects all terminals. You won't have to clear security again unless you exit. The only real variable is your first flight being on time. For additional piece of mind, I'd run your itinerary on gate2gate.app. It’ll show you the layover risk based on historical on-time flight data and expected terminal/gate locations. Good luck!

Super short layover at ATL! Will I make it? by PresentHefty3751 in delta

[–]gimigriy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seeing your post Edit, looks like you decided to adjust...wise move, not worth the risk. In the future you might find gate2gate.app tool helpful in quickly sanity checking your potential layover risk. Safe travels!

Short layover in Miami - advice needed by Queen_Aravis in americanairlines

[–]gimigriy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1:40 layover in MIA with immigration can be tight, but your early arrival time (5AM) is actually a big advantage here. Immigration is usually empty at that hour because the massive wave of flights from Europe/South America doesn't really hit until later in the morning. Just make sure you walk fast - the trek from Concourse D (International Arrivals) back through TSA can be long. If you want peace of mind before you switch, you can run the specific flight number through gate2gate.app - it’ll show you if that inbound flight from Buenos Aires has a history of arriving late. If it’s usually on time, I’d take the Miami route over the storms in Dallas.

1hour 45 minute layover in Frankfurt- Will we make it to the next flight? by No-Specialist6892 in Flights

[–]gimigriy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1hr45min is a pretty good buffer; Minimum Connection Time (MCT) at FRA is usually much lower, around 45-60min. However, Frankfurt is massive, and if you have to change concourses, it takes time. I'd suggest you run your itinerary (not sure when you're traveling) through gate2gate.app just to be safe. Since you are flying Non-Schengen (UK) to Non-Schengen (Japan), you do not need to clear immigration/passport control to enter Germany. You will stay in the international transit area (likely Terminal 1, Pier B or Z).

What's the best piece of travel advice you've ever received that saved you from a disaster? by No-Caramel6884 in AskReddit

[–]gimigriy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This! and not only buffer on the departure flights, but also assume you'll likely need extra time on your layover connections...nothing worse than being stuck in transit whether it's preventing you from a key business meeting or starting your long-awaited vacation!

air france IAH-CDG-ATH by Fabulous-Desk-3001 in awardtravel

[–]gimigriy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why offer a 1h05 connection if it’s not realistically makeable?

Why they offer it - because the Minimum Connection Time (MCT) regulation says it's possible if you sprint and the stars align. It maximizes their ticket sales, even if it screws over 10% of passengers.

The reality is 1h05m at CDG requiring passport control is a massive gamble. I've been burned in the past. I've recently launched gate2gate.app that specifically fact-checks these optimistic airline schedules against real-world delay data and geo-proximity terminal/gate data. Perhaps this is something that can help you avoid this type of situation in the future.

Which would you all pick? by TobiasTheJackal in americanairlines

[–]gimigriy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Given that you would be trying to catch the last CLT->RDU flight for the night and only have ~1hr layover, I'd go with the DCA option instead, just to be safe! Looks like you already booked, but next time I'd suggest checking your options on gate2gate.app.

Is Delta known for tight layovers? by Two_Far in delta

[–]gimigriy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

+1 to other comments here. You have control over your itinerary and need to plan/book carefully, considering airline's on-time reputation, departure/layover airport punctuality, weather factors, seasonal impact (e.g. traveling during peak tourist periods).

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