Originally Posted by
wiivile
BA wasn't able to put the two flights on the same ticket. If the connections are indeed protected (I am personally surprised that they are willing to do this for separate tickets), then it shouldn't matter, right? The only downside would be having to pay $5.60 twice.
Correct. Be aware, though, that not all AA front-line agents are aware of AA's special protection policy, so be prepared to escalate to a supervisor if necessary. A call to AA's Off-Schedule Operations number (800-446-7834) might also be useful if you mis-connect.