Originally Posted by
angra
I'll be arriving to lax via an international flight on a different pnr that was scheduled for a five hour connection but is now delayed by 4+ hours. So I won't be physically on premises until an hour before my flight and most likely not through customs, etc for a bit after that. I do have global entry so maybe that'll help.
So your international flight (different PNR) may arrive too late to make a connecting Delta domestic flight? And Delta has another flight leaving later the same day that will get you to your destination? Just so I understand.
If so, this is a classic "flat tire rule", and you have a decent shot of coming out better or no worse than if you rebooked the connecting Delta flight.
Some factors to consider:
1. Is your late in-bound flight on Delta or a Delta ticket on a codeshare partner? If so, Delta will almost surely treat the whole trip as one continuous PNR booking.
2. Not Delta ticket, but a Skyteam partner? Might help.
3. Your status? Being a Plat can't hurt!
4. Try to not to check any luggage on your inbound flight to save time.
5. Global Entry is a big help.
6. I assume you are arriving at Bradley Terminal and departing from T-5. If so, exit out to the street from Bradley, turn right, walk past T-4 (American Airlines), and then T-5 (Delta). Look for the escalator up to the departures level at T-5. Don't wait for "A" Terminal Transfer bus unless you see it there waiting at the right side of Bradley.
7. "L" is a pricey coach fare, it might help.