One time I had a transfer in Pittsburg, and the flight was running late. As I left the plane I told them that my next flight was to Dulles (outside of Washington DC). They told me to get on the shuttle that would take me to the other wing of the airport. When I got to the gate that they told me I saw that it was a flight to Dallas, and that the flight I was to be on was only 2 gates away from the plane that I had just left.
That was a long run through the airport, but fortunately I made it to my flight.
Last year my wife and I were hustling through the terminal trying to make our next flight which had already boarded. We made it, the last 2 to board. However, as we were speed walking to the gate I stumbled and went down. She was directly in front of me and I fell into her legs causing her to fall also. There we were, two older folks rolling on the floor right at our gate in front to 3 startled gate agents. After a couple of moments, they over came their shock and offered to help us up. Fortunately, we were uninjured and it is now a humorous story.
Yes, there will be a snack cart along the way but you won’t be able to get off the moving walk for another 500 feet. And after you finally reach your gate the airline will have changed your gate to a different concourse, and while they were at it, they move your seat back more six rows. No lie, that was me yesterday.
David_the_CAD 11 months ago
One time I had a transfer in Pittsburg, and the flight was running late. As I left the plane I told them that my next flight was to Dulles (outside of Washington DC). They told me to get on the shuttle that would take me to the other wing of the airport. When I got to the gate that they told me I saw that it was a flight to Dallas, and that the flight I was to be on was only 2 gates away from the plane that I had just left.
That was a long run through the airport, but fortunately I made it to my flight.
The Reader Premium Member 11 months ago
They should get rid of the planes and just use the sidewalk!
Doug K 11 months ago
Doing a quick google search, it seems that the most number of gates at any U.S, airport is 195.
P51Strega 11 months ago
Airports are gated communities.
jhagerson 11 months ago
United to Delta or American connection at O’Hare.
jbmlaw01 11 months ago
Or terminal to anything other than Delta at Atlanta
wirepunchr 11 months ago
And don’t forget about the bathroom break guys.
Michael Jones 11 months ago
thought I’d have time for a drink between flights at O’hare. By the time I found my gate was almost late.
Steverino Premium Member 11 months ago
Frankfurt airport is so big, they have V gates.
NCGalFromNJ 11 months ago
Reminds me of the Charlotte Airport.
[Traveler] Premium Member 11 months ago
Last year my wife and I were hustling through the terminal trying to make our next flight which had already boarded. We made it, the last 2 to board. However, as we were speed walking to the gate I stumbled and went down. She was directly in front of me and I fell into her legs causing her to fall also. There we were, two older folks rolling on the floor right at our gate in front to 3 startled gate agents. After a couple of moments, they over came their shock and offered to help us up. Fortunately, we were uninjured and it is now a humorous story.
sandpiper 11 months ago
On this day, prayers for the fallen, the injured, their caretakers, their families, and thanks for their dedication to the oath they swore to uphold.
flemmingo 11 months ago
Why is it when you have a connecting flight it is never at the terminal that you just landed at?
uniquename 11 months ago
The gate my wife and I need is inevitably at the farthest end of the terminal. We get a lot of exercise that way.
Marcia Gibson Premium Member 11 months ago
That walk is even longer when the people in front of you don’t keep walking or move to the side and let others pass, ugh!
InTraining 11 months ago
they will both be surprised when they see the next gate is 34 then 33……….!.
donut reply 11 months ago
Oh, the stressed out faced of air travelers.
jr1234 11 months ago
You still got to walk and walk fast on those moving sidewalks to make it to far away gate.
loridobson Premium Member 11 months ago
Yes, there will be a snack cart along the way but you won’t be able to get off the moving walk for another 500 feet. And after you finally reach your gate the airline will have changed your gate to a different concourse, and while they were at it, they move your seat back more six rows. No lie, that was me yesterday.
kathleenhicks62 11 months ago
Stuck on the moving sidewalk of life.
locake 11 months ago
Must be Dallas. It takes forever to get anywhere in that airport.
The Orange Mailman 11 months ago
Are they in Chicago or Atlanta?
T... 11 months ago
How airports have changed from my day…
goboboyd 11 months ago
Your gate is at another airport… about a twenty minute drive to your destination.
norphos 11 months ago
Walking would be faster.
Jogger2 11 months ago
You will probably see a small restaurant, Frank.
jasonsnakelover 11 months ago
One time I was 2,000 miles tall.
Chris 11 months ago
or turbo mode. ;)