Originally Posted by
simd
I don't know that it is worth trying to plan for the worst-case scenario in too much detail (e.g. using ExpertFlyer) so far out. The likelihood is that you will make your connection; if you don't, as you are all on a single paid ticket, you will likely be rebooked automatically by AC.
I agree that it's too far out. This is something I'd do a couple days before the flight.
However, whether it's worth it depends on what the flights are.
The last time I really planned alternatives was HKG-YVR-SFO. I couldn't miss the YVR-SFO (it was the last of the day), so I planned alternatives if my HKG-YVR was delayed.
However, if you're flying LHR-YYZ-YOW, and there's an hourly YYZ-YOW flight, is it worth asking in LHR to rebook you to the later one? Maybe, but I'd probably leave it until I arrive.
Originally Posted by
flyquiet
I never buy it, but isn't this what On My Way is/was for? Is that still offered?
As far as I know, it's only for North American itineraries.