Short Connection at ORD

[mercuryroad 0]

I agree with all the tips Merc just posted...I think you can make it, but you have to be spot ON with everything...and as Merc said, let everyone know...We booked from IMT(Iron Mt. Michigan) to ORD on United Express and then connections out of there. Business travelers VERY OFTEN did have 30 minute connections...that being said, they travel all the time so they know their way around very well too. You are going to have to hurry like mad, but if you do all of the above I think you can make it. I was thinking of the standby list as well, and I would definitely tell your flight attendant on U. Ex. and have her make a call in for you...when the pilots used to call in to get current weather etc.(about 10 min. from landing) from us, they sometimes used to give us messages about passengers too, so maybe they would do that for you. United Express(at least the part I worked for) is pretty good, so hope you get some helpful people..good luck and have fun! M.

Being on the last flight also works in your favor, as they are more willing to wait a little bit for a passenger. They tend to make up any delayed time in the air.

[meddykomp 0]

It is a very tight connection, but not entirely impossible. It took me 20 minutes from the time I departed one plane to getting to my connecting flight at ORD. What you have in your favor is that you should already have your boarding pass since you are not changing carriers. Try and get your seat assignment taken care of before your first flight. Sometimes they can do this and it saves time at your connection. If you do miss your connection, they will probably put you on the first flight going to your destination, even if it means a different carrier altogether, that has happened to me.

[luvaLimey 0]

why would the airline come up with that combination?

so they can sell tickets.