Thanks for the reply. In this event is there a way to get that separate booking on the same ticket somehow to protect the connection? I know AA had (still has?) a policy of protecting OW connections on separate tickets, but I wouldn't want to be relying on that with Mrs O and the cost centres in tow, plus when travelling with them there will always be checked bags involved that I would prefer to check through (reclaiming for customs on arrival notwithstanding).

I will of course give the GGL line a call to check possibilities, but I've learned here that FT can arm you with plenty of expert knowledge to help that conversation along...