Looking at the Philadelphia terminal map, (https://www.discoverphl.com/media/1399172/philadelphia_airport_map.pdf), it appears AA uses terminal A East. It has 13 gates. Unless you have something that will slow you down while moving, you should have plenty of time.We land at 1:37 from Burlington VT at Philadelphia. Then we need to board beginning at 1:53 for a 2:28 departure. How will we get to our connecting gate? I'm stressed about this small window of time. Thank you!
Thank you!Looking at the Philadelphia terminal map, (https://www.discoverphl.com/media/1399172/philadelphia_airport_map.pdf), it appears AA uses terminal A East. It has 13 gates. Unless you have something that will slow you down while moving, you should have plenty of time.
Also, if boarding starts at 1:53, that will probably be the pre-boards. It will probably be after 2 before you're allowed to board.
An hour should be plenty of time to get to your next gate. Airlines usually have all of their gates in the same terminal unless they are going international.
Apologies for the bad info. That's what I get for trusting the internet.There is absolutely no way that AA only uses 13 gates at Philadelphia which is a hub for them.
That map is very outdated.
It will be impossible to determine exactly what gates you will be at but I am guessing Burlington, VT will be by American Eagle so you can see where they go and then see how far they are away from the American mainline gates — assuming you’re connecting to mainline.
American took over USAirways. They are in A,B,C,F.
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/phl-airport.jsp
I don't fly out of there, but do they typically schedule connections to go through different terminals? I have had to connect in a lot of different airlines and have yet had to change terminals, especially on such a short layover.
Apologies for the bad info. That's what I get for trusting the internet.
Yes, I almost always fly American Airlines, and I have to change terminals most of the time.I don't fly out of there, but do they typically schedule connections to go through different terminals? I have had to connect in a lot of different airlines and have yet had to change terminals, especially on such a short layover.
I don't fly out of there, but do they typically schedule connections to go through different terminals? I have had to connect in a lot of different airlines and have yet had to change terminals, especially on such a short layover.
Airlines don't "schedule connections". It just two flights that someone is taking (it's not like everyone on both planes is doing the same connection (or even any connection)). There are rules about the minimum connection time (MCT) between the two flights, but that's it.
I believe there's a "minimum connection time" that varies by airport. I think Atlanta's is 35 minutes. However, if someone is "mobile deficient" (sorry, can't think of another word), they'd be slower than "normal". This could be anything from needing a wheelchair, a walker, a stroller, etc or just moves slow. If your (general) flight has been changed so that you don't think you have enough time to make your connection, contact your airline and let them know. They should be able to put you on a different itinerary that will work. HINT: Look at the schedule before calling and find something that works for you that you can suggest.Well, the airlines know their flights and what gates that they use at each airport. I fly SWA and their gates have always been in the same terminal. They very much can program their system to not put together two flights with such a short connection time if they feel like the passenger won't be able to make it to the connection. It's all programming.
SW also only has one type of plane. You can't use a jet bridge designed for a 737 or A321 for a CRJ200 which is what many flights to smaller airports are on. I had a connection at MSP in October that took me 27 minutes to walk, and I've run a 5k in 27 minutes.Well, the airlines know their flights and what gates that they use at each airport. I fly SWA and their gates have always been in the same terminal. They very much can program their system to not put together two flights with such a short connection time if they feel like the passenger won't be able to make it to the connection. It's all programming.