Originally Posted by
Tokyoite
3. The moment you realize your connection is in danger, start googling alternative flights before departure. You could have asked to be rerouted via the late departure flights to MXP/FCO/BCN/LHR. You might have had a chance!
The MAN flight is one the last of the European flights to leave for the night/early morning. The others leave around the same time or even earlier. How could the OP make those flights if he/she was going to miss CX257?