Originally Posted by Gogie

One thing I would add to this discussion is that the more connections you end up with, the higher the risk of misplaced luggage and/or missed connections. I would place some value on ensuring I don't have to worry about that. At the end of the day, it's all about one's own preferences and desires: what are you willing to pay for and what services do you want? Some people want the lowest cost. Others are willing to pay for convenience. There's no one perfect solution for everyone in most cases.