Flight question: Is 45 minutes enough time..?
for my checked bags to make it onto my connecting flight? On my way home from my trip, I cannot find any flights with longer connecting times (that don't cost hundreds $$ more). Here is what will happening: I'll be flying on Delta airlines. I have multiple connecting flights (no option for a direct flight with this trip). One of my connecting flights is in Memphis, which isn't a problem (I have a 2 hour layover in Memphis, which should be okay), but the next one is in Minneapolis, and only gives 45 minutes before my flight for home in Albany takes off. Flying under the same airline, I am confident that I can make each connecting flight, as I've already printed out maps, and highlighted where I need to be (with the exception of exact gate number, but Delta's planes will all be in the same terminal - or so I was told). And, if there is a problem, I've been told that Delta will take care of me because they booked the flights. Now my main concern here is my luggage. I will be checking a bag straight through to my destination, but I'm wondering, is 45 minutes enough time for my luggage to get from one plane to the other?
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1 :
if you make your connections and all and you don't get flagged that means the connections can be made. and if you don't make it you can go complaint ask for coupons for drinks and food.
2 :
Yes. I live in Minneapolis and the MSP airport is one of the most efficient airline in the United States. It is not up to you, but up to the airline staff to make sure that your luggage gets to the other plane. If you are completely in doubt, you can try to call and ask if 45 minutes is enough a the MSP airport, but I think you are fine. Good luck!
3 :
45 minutes is enough time for your luggage to be transferred. I took an international connecting flight over 3 dozen times that had a 40 minute layover and never once had my luggage delayed or lost. Sure there's a chance your luggage can get lost or delayed, but from my experiences 45 minutes is plenty of time for luggage to be transferred.
4 :
It should not be a problem as you are flying the same airline throughout all your schedule. Airline computer systems are very sophisticated and it will flag missing or late bags to the loading crew. If you bag does miss a flight the responsibility of the airline is to get that bag to you as fast as possible and to compensate you for the delay. Compensation depends on the country but is normally guaged to be enough to purchase a change of clothes and emergency toiletries.
