Originally Posted by mike_one2many

@Carlitos -- why not go for the same-day standby for CO294 (departs LAX at 8:00 am) and give yourself extra 90 minutes in IAH? (Right now, showing F9, Y9, etc.)

If you're originating from LAX, it should be a win-win because you'll have a better chance of making the connection and beat most of the traffic to LAX (6:30-7am range vs 8-8:30am).

Generally -- I am a big fan of tight connections in IAH, but I wonder if my comrades who periodically post "will I make this connect" have already booked the tickets or just planning to? And, I wonder if anyone has been influenced in their booking decision based on the outcome of this advice?