45 Minute Lay Over in CDG- Paris?

Question

This September I am flying with Air France from Rome to Philadelphia. Unfortunatly, there is a layover in Paris. No big deal right??? It's only for 45 minutes. We are flying Air France both flights so maybe that helps? Any advice is appreciated. Does anyone have experience changing flights through a T.A? Is there a charge??

Thanks all!

Answer 1

45 minutes is cutting it. Air France will have an agent with a large sign. You will follow the agent usually onto a bus to connect with your flight. But if Air France booked you with only 45 minutes and your flight is delayed it is their responsibility to get you on another flight. You may want to call them and see if they can book you for a later flight and still be able to keep the original flight should you arrive earlier than scheduled. You need to have a seat assignment for the later flight. They can be instructed to cancel the later flight should you make the first flight.

Answer 2

You only have to walk over to your next flight. CDG Terminal 2 is big but you can easily walk between the terminals.They'll know you're coming and most airline schedules are "padded", meaning they are based on the longest-possible flight time. So chances are, if you leave on time, you'll actually arrive early in Paris.

They may even have special arrangements, i.e. a shuttle bus or someone with a sign to take you over to your gate.

Otherwise, there seem to be a lot of FCO/CDG flights so see if you can reschedule for an earlier one or ask about flying standby on the day.

http://www.airfrance.us/cgi-bin/AF/US/en...

Good luck!