37-minute layover and change of aircraft at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airport with Delta Airlines
I am travelling from Houston International Airport to Miami International Airport with Delta Airlines. I have a layover of 37 minutes at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). I am supposed to change aircraft there.
Will 37 minutes be sufficient to change aircraft? Is switching luggage my responsibility or will it be done by the airline?
Best Answer
I assume that you are travelling on a single ticket (sold to you in one transaction). The fact that the airline has sold you the ticket means that they think that the connection time is enough to make your next flight. They will transfer your checked luggage from one plane to the next. (Of course, keeping your carry-on luggage with you is your responsibility.)
However, 37 minutes is a very short connection, especially for a large airport like Atlanta. You will need to move quickly through the terminal. If your first flight is delayed at all, you probably not be able to make it. However, if this happens, the airline will rebook you onto a later flight. A quick search indicates that Delta flies from Atlanta to Miami a dozen times each day, so this may not be that bad - if you miss your connection, it is likely that Delta will put you on a later flight not too much later.
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Is 37 minutes enough time for a layover in Atlanta?
What is the minimum layover for domestic flights in Atlanta? The short answer (based on my own personal experience) is that the minimum connection time for domestic flights in Atlanta is 35 minutes. It doesn't matter what terminal you arrive at and what terminal you're departing from. 35 minutes is doable.Is a 37 minute layover too short?
In most cases, a 30-minute layover for domestic flights and an hour for international flights is considered a minimum, or short, layover.How much time do you need to change planes in Atlanta?
People who are not familiar with the ATL airport or like to take their time, I'd recommend a few extra minutes but for a domestic flight 45 minutes is plenty. More than enough time to get to your next gate, go to the bathroom, or even grab a snack.Is 30 minutes enough time to change planes in Atlanta?
If you are coming from LOS, then the minimum connection time is 1 hour, 30 minutes for an international-domestic connection. If you are coming from HAV, then the minimum connection time is 1 hour, 55 minutes for an international-domestic connection.Atlanta Airport: How to Make Your Connecting Flight
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