thanks for the info. I do appreciate it.
Several factors to take into account:
* Your level for stress
--varies---(ATL to me is a cakewalk, even with tight connections. CLT scares me.)
* Ability to quickly move through the airport, possibly bumping into people.
---no issues, however I will need to exit to the curb to smoke then reenter through security. just kidding.
* Where you are seated on the first flight (closer to the front would be better)
---CRJ 900 in F
* Will you need to wait for a gate valet bag? Is it critical that any checked bags arrive with you?
---no valet; will need my 1 checked bag to arrive with me
* If your first flight is on-time
---is more than 30 min late 32% of the time
* Is it mission critical for you to be in PHX that night?
---leisure trip
* Do you have the $$$ or points to spring for a hotel near DFW that night?
---no
I have 70K AA miles to blow that are going to expire in Feb. Only activity I have available is redemption.
Think I'll try something else. Maybe a connection through my long time favorite airport (SNA).