Originally Posted by
richarddd
Do you usually pick the minimum connection time available or allow more time? If it varies, what are the main factors in deciding?
In this case, I was looking at flights FAT-DFW-LGA and saw choices including 45 minutes and 1:45. Originating flight is at 7am. If it's late there are many additional flights each day. Main downside would seem to be having a lower chance for an upgrade (whatever chance a PLT has from DFW midday & midweek) and not getting a good seat. Main upside is obviously avoiding an extra hour in DFW.
You are flying out of FAT at 7AM. There is like what eight total gates in the entire airport. For the exception of a last minute mechnical issue or a crew scheduling problem the flight would depart on time. In this situation, I'd go with the shorter connection. And there are of course many departures from DFW to LGA in the very unlikely event you did get delayed out of FAT.