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I recently bought a flight from SFO-IAD through LAX on AA's website (not separately - both flights are under the same reservation). The SFO-LAX flight arrives at 20:56, but the LAX-IAD leg departs at 21:40. This is a very tight window, and less than what AA recommends on their website.
Since I did buy both tickets from AA (and therefore wouldn't be checking in or checking luggage at LAX), am I guaranteed to board the second flight (barring exceptional circumstances)?
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I recently bought a flight from SFO-IAD through LAX on AA's website (not separately - both flights are under the same reservation). The SFO-LAX flight arrives at 20:56, but the LAX-IAD leg departs at 21:40. This is a very tight window, and less than what AA recommends on their website.
Since I did buy both tickets from AA (and therefore wouldn't be checking in or checking luggage at LAX), am I guaranteed to board the second flight (barring exceptional circumstances)?
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I recently bought a flight from SFO-IAD through LAX on AA's website (not separately - both flights are under the same reservation). The SFO-LAX flight arrives at 20:56, but the LAX-IAD leg departs at 21:40. This is a very tight window, and less than what AA recommends on their website.
Since I did buy both tickets from AA (and therefore wouldn't be checking in or checking luggage at LAX), am I guaranteed to board the second flight (barring exceptional circumstances)?
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I recently bought a flight from SFO-IAD through LAX on AA's website (not separately - both flights are under the same reservation). The SFO-LAX flight arrives at 20:56, but the LAX-IAD leg departs at 21:40. This is a very tight window, and less than what AA recommends on their website.
Since I did buy both tickets from AA (and therefore wouldn't be checking in or checking luggage at LAX), am I guaranteed to board the second flight (barring exceptional circumstances)?
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No, you aren't guaranteed to board. The second flight will endeavour to leave on time, regardless of the status of your incoming flight.
If you do miss the second flight, though, American Airlines will automatically book you in the next available flight. This could be the next day.
Note also that even if you do make it to the second flight, there is a chance that any checked-in luggage won't.
answered 19 mins ago
Cannon Fodder
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+1 good call on the checked bags comment. If you are checking bags, I'd be extra sure to bring essentials in your carry-on if you make it and they don't. Similarly, if you end up in LAX overnight, you likely won't get your checked bag back.
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You are not guaranteed to board, no, and it is unlikely the flight will wait for you.
Your connection is guaranteed in the sense that American has sold it to you as a single ticket (which means they at least consider it reasonably achievable if all goes well) and will honor it. It is within the minimum connection time or they wouldn't have sold the itinerary. But if there are delays and you don't make it before the boarding door closes, your primary recourse is a ticket on the next flight out at no additional charge.
As best I can tell, American generally operates two flights a day on LAX-IAD, and yours is the second one, so if you miss the connection, your likely option is to wait 12 hours later until the next morning, or potentially take a late night flight out to CLT or DFW with an early morning connection to IAD. The feasibility of this will depend on your travel plans and the urgency of your need to be in IAD the next day: would being late mean a small annoyance or missing a once in a lifetime event?
You should also note American's policy for accommodations in such situations:
When your flight is canceled or a delay will cause you to miss your connection, we will rebook you on our next flight with available seats. If the delay or cancellation was caused by events within our control or you were diverted to another city, and we don’t board to your final destination before 11:59 p.m. local time, we'll arrange an overnight stay at your connecting airport, if available.
If the delay or cancellation is caused by events beyond our control (like weather) you are responsible for your own overnight accommodations, meals and incidental expenses. American Airlines agents may be able to help you find a hotel.
Absent something obvious like a mechanical problem with the plane causing a delay, the delay will likely be caused by events beyond their control, and any expenses from an overnight stay will be your responsibility (these may be covered by travel insurance or the insurance provided by some credit cards).
The times listed on the website you linked are intended for those arriving at the airport as new passengers, not connecting passengers, and do not apply in this case.
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No, you aren't guaranteed to board. The second flight will endeavour to leave on time, regardless of the status of your incoming flight.
If you do miss the second flight, though, American Airlines will automatically book you in the next available flight. This could be the next day.
Note also that even if you do make it to the second flight, there is a chance that any checked-in luggage won't.
answered 19 mins ago
Cannon Fodder
2,035519
+1 good call on the checked bags comment. If you are checking bags, I'd be extra sure to bring essentials in your carry-on if you make it and they don't. Similarly, if you end up in LAX overnight, you likely won't get your checked bag back.
– Zach Lipton
14 mins ago
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2
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No, you aren't guaranteed to board. The second flight will endeavour to leave on time, regardless of the status of your incoming flight.
If you do miss the second flight, though, American Airlines will automatically book you in the next available flight. This could be the next day.
Note also that even if you do make it to the second flight, there is a chance that any checked-in luggage won't.
answered 19 mins ago
Cannon Fodder
2,035519
+1 good call on the checked bags comment. If you are checking bags, I'd be extra sure to bring essentials in your carry-on if you make it and they don't. Similarly, if you end up in LAX overnight, you likely won't get your checked bag back.
– Zach Lipton
14 mins ago
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No, you aren't guaranteed to board. The second flight will endeavour to leave on time, regardless of the status of your incoming flight.
If you do miss the second flight, though, American Airlines will automatically book you in the next available flight. This could be the next day.
Note also that even if you do make it to the second flight, there is a chance that any checked-in luggage won't.
answered 19 mins ago
Cannon Fodder
2,035519
No, you aren't guaranteed to board. The second flight will endeavour to leave on time, regardless of the status of your incoming flight.
If you do miss the second flight, though, American Airlines will automatically book you in the next available flight. This could be the next day.
Note also that even if you do make it to the second flight, there is a chance that any checked-in luggage won't.
answered 19 mins ago
Cannon Fodder
2,035519
answered 19 mins ago
Cannon Fodder
2,035519
answered 19 mins ago
Cannon Fodder
2,035519
answered 19 mins ago
Cannon Fodder
2,035519
2,035519
+1 good call on the checked bags comment. If you are checking bags, I'd be extra sure to bring essentials in your carry-on if you make it and they don't. Similarly, if you end up in LAX overnight, you likely won't get your checked bag back.
– Zach Lipton
14 mins ago
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+1 good call on the checked bags comment. If you are checking bags, I'd be extra sure to bring essentials in your carry-on if you make it and they don't. Similarly, if you end up in LAX overnight, you likely won't get your checked bag back.
– Zach Lipton
14 mins ago
+1 good call on the checked bags comment. If you are checking bags, I'd be extra sure to bring essentials in your carry-on if you make it and they don't. Similarly, if you end up in LAX overnight, you likely won't get your checked bag back.
– Zach Lipton
14 mins ago
+1 good call on the checked bags comment. If you are checking bags, I'd be extra sure to bring essentials in your carry-on if you make it and they don't. Similarly, if you end up in LAX overnight, you likely won't get your checked bag back.
– Zach Lipton
14 mins ago
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You are not guaranteed to board, no, and it is unlikely the flight will wait for you.
Your connection is guaranteed in the sense that American has sold it to you as a single ticket (which means they at least consider it reasonably achievable if all goes well) and will honor it. It is within the minimum connection time or they wouldn't have sold the itinerary. But if there are delays and you don't make it before the boarding door closes, your primary recourse is a ticket on the next flight out at no additional charge.
As best I can tell, American generally operates two flights a day on LAX-IAD, and yours is the second one, so if you miss the connection, your likely option is to wait 12 hours later until the next morning, or potentially take a late night flight out to CLT or DFW with an early morning connection to IAD. The feasibility of this will depend on your travel plans and the urgency of your need to be in IAD the next day: would being late mean a small annoyance or missing a once in a lifetime event?
You should also note American's policy for accommodations in such situations:
When your flight is canceled or a delay will cause you to miss your connection, we will rebook you on our next flight with available seats. If the delay or cancellation was caused by events within our control or you were diverted to another city, and we don’t board to your final destination before 11:59 p.m. local time, we'll arrange an overnight stay at your connecting airport, if available.
If the delay or cancellation is caused by events beyond our control (like weather) you are responsible for your own overnight accommodations, meals and incidental expenses. American Airlines agents may be able to help you find a hotel.
Absent something obvious like a mechanical problem with the plane causing a delay, the delay will likely be caused by events beyond their control, and any expenses from an overnight stay will be your responsibility (these may be covered by travel insurance or the insurance provided by some credit cards).
The times listed on the website you linked are intended for those arriving at the airport as new passengers, not connecting passengers, and do not apply in this case.
answered 16 mins ago
Zach Lipton
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You are not guaranteed to board, no, and it is unlikely the flight will wait for you.
Your connection is guaranteed in the sense that American has sold it to you as a single ticket (which means they at least consider it reasonably achievable if all goes well) and will honor it. It is within the minimum connection time or they wouldn't have sold the itinerary. But if there are delays and you don't make it before the boarding door closes, your primary recourse is a ticket on the next flight out at no additional charge.
As best I can tell, American generally operates two flights a day on LAX-IAD, and yours is the second one, so if you miss the connection, your likely option is to wait 12 hours later until the next morning, or potentially take a late night flight out to CLT or DFW with an early morning connection to IAD. The feasibility of this will depend on your travel plans and the urgency of your need to be in IAD the next day: would being late mean a small annoyance or missing a once in a lifetime event?
You should also note American's policy for accommodations in such situations:
When your flight is canceled or a delay will cause you to miss your connection, we will rebook you on our next flight with available seats. If the delay or cancellation was caused by events within our control or you were diverted to another city, and we don’t board to your final destination before 11:59 p.m. local time, we'll arrange an overnight stay at your connecting airport, if available.
If the delay or cancellation is caused by events beyond our control (like weather) you are responsible for your own overnight accommodations, meals and incidental expenses. American Airlines agents may be able to help you find a hotel.
Absent something obvious like a mechanical problem with the plane causing a delay, the delay will likely be caused by events beyond their control, and any expenses from an overnight stay will be your responsibility (these may be covered by travel insurance or the insurance provided by some credit cards).
The times listed on the website you linked are intended for those arriving at the airport as new passengers, not connecting passengers, and do not apply in this case.
answered 16 mins ago
Zach Lipton
54.5k9162225
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You are not guaranteed to board, no, and it is unlikely the flight will wait for you.
Your connection is guaranteed in the sense that American has sold it to you as a single ticket (which means they at least consider it reasonably achievable if all goes well) and will honor it. It is within the minimum connection time or they wouldn't have sold the itinerary. But if there are delays and you don't make it before the boarding door closes, your primary recourse is a ticket on the next flight out at no additional charge.
As best I can tell, American generally operates two flights a day on LAX-IAD, and yours is the second one, so if you miss the connection, your likely option is to wait 12 hours later until the next morning, or potentially take a late night flight out to CLT or DFW with an early morning connection to IAD. The feasibility of this will depend on your travel plans and the urgency of your need to be in IAD the next day: would being late mean a small annoyance or missing a once in a lifetime event?
You should also note American's policy for accommodations in such situations:
When your flight is canceled or a delay will cause you to miss your connection, we will rebook you on our next flight with available seats. If the delay or cancellation was caused by events within our control or you were diverted to another city, and we don’t board to your final destination before 11:59 p.m. local time, we'll arrange an overnight stay at your connecting airport, if available.
If the delay or cancellation is caused by events beyond our control (like weather) you are responsible for your own overnight accommodations, meals and incidental expenses. American Airlines agents may be able to help you find a hotel.
Absent something obvious like a mechanical problem with the plane causing a delay, the delay will likely be caused by events beyond their control, and any expenses from an overnight stay will be your responsibility (these may be covered by travel insurance or the insurance provided by some credit cards).
The times listed on the website you linked are intended for those arriving at the airport as new passengers, not connecting passengers, and do not apply in this case.
answered 16 mins ago
Zach Lipton
54.5k9162225
You are not guaranteed to board, no, and it is unlikely the flight will wait for you.
Your connection is guaranteed in the sense that American has sold it to you as a single ticket (which means they at least consider it reasonably achievable if all goes well) and will honor it. It is within the minimum connection time or they wouldn't have sold the itinerary. But if there are delays and you don't make it before the boarding door closes, your primary recourse is a ticket on the next flight out at no additional charge.
As best I can tell, American generally operates two flights a day on LAX-IAD, and yours is the second one, so if you miss the connection, your likely option is to wait 12 hours later until the next morning, or potentially take a late night flight out to CLT or DFW with an early morning connection to IAD. The feasibility of this will depend on your travel plans and the urgency of your need to be in IAD the next day: would being late mean a small annoyance or missing a once in a lifetime event?
You should also note American's policy for accommodations in such situations:
When your flight is canceled or a delay will cause you to miss your connection, we will rebook you on our next flight with available seats. If the delay or cancellation was caused by events within our control or you were diverted to another city, and we don’t board to your final destination before 11:59 p.m. local time, we'll arrange an overnight stay at your connecting airport, if available.
If the delay or cancellation is caused by events beyond our control (like weather) you are responsible for your own overnight accommodations, meals and incidental expenses. American Airlines agents may be able to help you find a hotel.
Absent something obvious like a mechanical problem with the plane causing a delay, the delay will likely be caused by events beyond their control, and any expenses from an overnight stay will be your responsibility (these may be covered by travel insurance or the insurance provided by some credit cards).
The times listed on the website you linked are intended for those arriving at the airport as new passengers, not connecting passengers, and do not apply in this case.
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