Originally Posted by ATOBTTR

Yes - bags making the connection is always a concern too, especially if there are delays that cut down the layover time. My personal MCT is often closer to 90 min, particularly if going through airports prone to weather during certain parts of the year. I know some would consider that extreme/unnecessary but that's my personal preference.

Given that I was planning to overnight at CMH the night before anyway, I'm leaning towards asking UA to let me fly CMH-DEN the day prior and then overnight at my own expense at DEN and then fly DEN-OGG on the day I'm scheduled to do so. For the piece of mind, all I'm out is a the price difference in a hotel for DEN over CMH and an extra day of parking at the airport.