Originally Posted by
ubernostrum
IRROPS happen, but mass strandings at hubs don't have to happen every time there's a drop of rain.
The exact reason this is happening is because of the rebanking of hubs post-merger. When most transfers were in the 90-120 minute range, these mass misconnects would not happen nearly as frequently. The post-merger airline is far worse operationally because of failed rebanked schedules than AA or US ever were on their own.