Airport mistakes to avoid: From gate delays to overpriced currency exchange
PLANE travel seems fairly straightforward until you throw connecting flights into the mix - a short layover time at a busy airport can make or break a holiday.
Here in the UK, passengers are most likely to be connecting from regional airports through big hubs like Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester to their eventual destination.Manchester Airport said that passengers booking connecting flights through the same airline on a single booking will generally be givenI'm a flight attendant - worst part of the flight happens at the start
Moving between terminal 2 to terminal 1 or 3 around five to 15 minutes, and terminals 1 and 3 take two minutes to walk between.Heathrow's website urges passengers to "allow plenty of extra time to clear baggage reclaim and passport control, transfer between terminals, then check in and clear security for your outbound flight".
They also warn: "Your airline may have different minimum connection time requirements, so make sure you always check these before booking your connecting flight."Some people like to play it safe and leave it much longer between their connecting flights, which can pay off in certain airports.Instead, they're able to make the most of the location of their layover and go exploring - including an extra added bonus to their holiday.
But if travelling is essential, then your airline has to find you an alternative flight. This could even be with another airline.The airline doesn't have to give you a refund if the flight was cancelled due to reasons beyond their control, such as extreme weather.
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