Originally Posted by
wrp96
There would be no way of getting a 49 minute AA-RJ connection on a single ticket as it is well below the MCT. And no you shouldn't risk it on separate tickets, even if you aren't checking bags.
For the 1hr 45 minute connection, yes it should be fine on a single ticket as yes, AA should check luggage through. But if you are on separate tickets and need to check bags, I still wouldn't risk it as bags won't be checked through by AA and you would only be leaving yourself 45 minutes to get off the plane, collect bags (can be quite slow), and make your way to T5 and recheck in with RJ before the 60 min baggage cutoff.
Good point about cutoff for bag check in, thank you. It doesn't look reasonable on separate tickets. Then next option is a connection of about 4 hrs. I will HUTA with AA to see if they can find me that seat to be on the same ticket.