Originally Posted by
SFO777
Perhaps they like to be together.
Don't forget that OP also wants to fly... somewhere, anywhere. I know the feeling.
That is right really want to fly. Also she has many bags so would want to be there to help her at baggage claim. I am going to take my chance on the flights I booked with separate tickets through MEX and hope for the best. Worst case I will have to fly back from MEX to EWR, but it is worth the risk to me.