Originally Posted by
WebTraveler
Why does it need to be AS and B6?
You can take an AA flight at 11am to Phoenix and then catch a Phoenix - JFK flight and get in around the same time? One airline, nothing gets lost, and all is well???? You can probably book the AA flight to AS or B6 and be all good?
That was my suggestion too but OP specifically wanted a lie-flat so he could sleep.
With the right travel insurance (that will pay for a hotel if he misses his 2nd flight) it's not absolutely terrible, assuming that the overnight delay is acceptable. Alternatively just be ok paying for a hotel out of pocket.