Originally Posted by
doconnor07
Just one other note - we are flying Premium Economy with Virgin Atlantic - so I think our bags get priority over Economy passengers - maybe this will assist and make it a bit more likely we can make the connection to our southwest flight?
I've waited an hour for bags from Virgin Atlantic (at JFK) so PE might save you some time. I'd estimate you have a reasonable chance at making your connection, but it's nowhere near guaranteed.