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?
Is it possible to stand-by on CO to an earlier flight without status. Last time I flew CO in 2009, the gate agent didnīt let me do this on a IAH-MEX flight. Now, on AA, I usually donīt do it, as I do not want to fly Y, instead of J, as I am almost always, if not always, upgraded.
About rush hour, I stay in Marina del Rey when in LAX, so the airport is really at close distance.
I am not planning on leaving AAdvantage, but as I am positive I will requal to EXPlat and more, I want to use that more on CO in order to have status in two alliances. Last time I was in China, I had to fly Star Alliance airlines inside China and had no status, as OW doesnīt have a partner there.
Thanks for your advice.