Originally Posted by
mvoight
Maybe AA found a better use of the later slots either at JFK, DCA, or both........or the planes.
I expect a lot of changes domestically once MAX is available
There are other ways to get from DCA-TYO on OneWorld that don't require 2 connections like DCA-JFK and taking the 12:50 PM JL flight to HND
True, but the OP already booked through/on AY and presumably needs to stick with AY on the long haul segments, so that's kind of a moot point at this stage. AY can offer some great deals between the US-Asia, so I'm guessing that's in play here.