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Your 35-minute layover may leave no room for delays

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Airlines love to sell you a ticket with a 35-minute layover in a sprawling mega-hub, fully knowing you will need to sprint like an Olympian. The 'Minimum Connection Time' is legally calculated based on an athletic adult making a seamless dash, leaving absolutely zero margin for a delayed arrival or a slow-walking crowd in the terminal.

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Your 35-minute layover may leave no room for delays
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