Transfer times in T1 LHR - EI to NZ
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It is not always the consumers fault. Many have a tight connection time because that is what the airlines booking engine put them on.
With the new 'duty of care' there is an incentive for the airline to build in a buffer to their assumed MCT but until recently if things went wrong it only seemed to cost them a €45 contract rate in a local hotel.
With the new 'duty of care' there is an incentive for the airline to build in a buffer to their assumed MCT but until recently if things went wrong it only seemed to cost them a €45 contract rate in a local hotel.
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With all due respect I think the airlines are more concerned with baggage connecting than passengers. The assumption being that if the bags can make it then the passengers can as well.
This works for the majority of passengers but not those with special needs. i.e. those who are not able to sprint down long corridors, leap security queues in a single bound (not recommended) and withstand the slings and arrows of other passengers trying to do exactly the same thing.
My recommendation to anyone in such a situation is to request assistance (mandatory at EU/EEA airports). That way you will get through queues faster and somebody else will get the exercise. Also that chair-pusher will likely have a walkie-talkie / cellphone and know who to call, which might increase the chance they will hold the aircraft door open for a few extra minutes as they know you are coming.
Assistance is mandatory and they cannot question your need. You ask for it, you get it.
This works for the majority of passengers but not those with special needs. i.e. those who are not able to sprint down long corridors, leap security queues in a single bound (not recommended) and withstand the slings and arrows of other passengers trying to do exactly the same thing.
My recommendation to anyone in such a situation is to request assistance (mandatory at EU/EEA airports). That way you will get through queues faster and somebody else will get the exercise. Also that chair-pusher will likely have a walkie-talkie / cellphone and know who to call, which might increase the chance they will hold the aircraft door open for a few extra minutes as they know you are coming.
Assistance is mandatory and they cannot question your need. You ask for it, you get it.
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Assistance is mandatory and they cannot question your need. You ask for it, you get it.
Last edited by Sober Lark; 26th Feb 2013 at 17:10.
