Originally Posted by Often1

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Finally, remember that one of your options if a flight is cancelled or substantially delayed is a refund of the ticket. It is not always the case that other carriers will be more expensive at the last minute. Bear in mind that AA does not interline with B6 or WN. In the case of DCA-ABQ, there are at least 9 frequencies a day (all with at least one connection). But, AA cannot book them. You can. If you can see positive space on WN, grab it, and cancel AA.