Originally Posted by
Often1
WN does not interline with any other carrier. Thus, you do not have a connection. 100% of the risk of a no show at LAX is on you. I would unhesitatingly take the earlier flight. Any delays and you miss that onwards ticket and the ticket will be cancelled. Whether it retains any value is a matter of the fare rules. But, you should presume that you will have to buy new tickets.
Agreed. I would take a WN flight WAY WAY earlier than that.
Depends on how much of a gambler you are. And I guess what the carrier to China would charge you for a last-minute change if necessary,
Look what its happening right now at MDW, for example.:
Midwest Travel Advsiory - Flights 1/16/2020 - 1/19/2020 (Winter Storm Jacob)