For a multi-leg transatlantic flight, what can I do to minimize the likelihood of connection problems, involuntary bumping, etc.?
I recently had to take a USAir flight from PHL to AMS (I would usually fly out of EWR but this was a last minute deal and there were no seats out of EWR) and I have to say that PHL is a crappy airport (I was early and with delays I had to spend 5 hours there) and I found USAir to be a crappy airline (going to the bit of Europe that I normally go to I usually fly Continental to AMS or Virgin to LHR). That’s not to say that you’ll get bumped (actually my flight was half empty but that was a couple of months ago) I very much doubt you will, but my flight was quite delayed so that we wouldn’t land early (I’ve never heard of this before but it may be USAir policy.) Still, I think your main problem is going between LGR and LHR as others have said. There is a free transfer between airports, but if you’re delayed this is cutting it really fine. I would seriously consider looking into a car service or a car rental rather than relying on public transport.
Fromwhat you’re saying it sounds like I’m unusually likely to get bumped from the USAir flights.I disagree. When they bump, they take volunteers, which is usually enough 99% of the time. If somehow they still needed to bump someone, it wouldn’t be a connecting international passenger. Frankly, loads on most US planes have not been anywhere near 100% in my recent experience. The don’t normally bump cheap tickets, they bump people who were late checking in. I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen an involuntary bump and I fly US a whole lot. The odds of getting bumped for you are extraordinarily low. Getting hit by lightning low.
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