Originally Posted by
LondonElite
If you are on one PNR (ie one ticket reservation) you will be protected in case of delays or cancellations. US will/should put you up in a hotel and rebook you as necessary. Note also that if you are substantially delayed or your flight is cancelled, you are entitled to compensation under the EU's scheme EU261/2004. There is excellent guidance around this in the BA forum. Happy travels!
It is my experience that USeless Air will do anything in their power to classify any delay in such a way as to deny hotel accommodation even if on the same PNR. Complete fail airline in this respect.
Reb, I'd proceed by assuming you won't be protected. I think they
might protect you, but at least a reasonable chance they might try to screw you. If I were flying, I'd schedule the night before or with a lengthy layover. YMMV.