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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 11:20 pm
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cynicAAl
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Originally Posted by MrAndy1369
Questions I have:

a) I have an hour connection in LAX. Will there be a change of terminal/concourses? Is an hour a reasonable time frame for a connection in LAX? Especially going from a 757 to an Eagle ERD?
Eagle leaves out of a remote terminal, but still within security. Head to Gate 44 to catch the shuttle. An hour is plenty of time to make the connection.

Originally Posted by MrAndy1369
b) I was told the delay average for DCA-LAX is 40-50%, which kind of makes me nervous. As it's an evening flight (leaving DCA 5:05pm), if delays happen, there won't be wiggle room for re-accommodations, as SMF gets limited service.
AA.com shows this flight has an 81% on time record.

Originally Posted by MrAndy1369
c) I'm flying in coach. Do you think AA will sell upgrades at checkin at the kisok for this flight (after all EXPs and other elites has cleared, of course)? Or does this flight tend to fill up in F quickly? Please set my expectations accordingly.
I'd expect to fly coach so that you're not disappointed.
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