Originally Posted by
Xeno
Departure is OKC on June 9 going on to AMS and finally EDI.
I flew an early morning OKC-MSP last month and all was well, but AEX Travel reports that the late evening flight (6 pm, #2110) is 82% on time and could be 30 minutes late. I have 1 hr 6 minutes to catch the flight to AMS which is a 333 and WBC is wide open. I also know that even if the OKC is delayed a little that the trains at MSP can move me quickly.
I can't remember the last time I went through MEM but wonder if the scheduled 1 hr 41 min connection for AMS will be about the same at the MSP connection. Also a factor for me is that my first choice seats MEM-AMS are gone and I would have to go with 5C.
I really want to go through MSP on the outbound but am not sure what my options are if I get to the airport and we know the departure is going to be delayed. If it matters, this is a Z fare.
If it was me I'd have to say go with MEM albeit begrudgingly. MSP is a nicer airport bar and you'd get a few more miles if I understand the routing. However, International connections can have glitches and if something is going to go wrong with your initial leg its more likely in the later part of the day. MEM gives you more margin and its likely to be a less crowded situation if things go really wrong. In full disclosure though I have to tell you that I overcompensate for the awesome power of Murphy's law.