Originally Posted by
aztimm
Is this only an AA phenomenon?
It has been a while since I've had to connect on other carriers domestically, but I do have memories of running through DEN, DTW, MSP, ATL, and IAH. Have UA, DL, and WN extended their connection times?
Of course, if possible, I always opt for a nonstop flight, even if it means traveling on another carrier.
Anecdotal, but the few times I’ve flown UA with a “short” connection and arrived under MCT, I’ve been texted that the flight will wait for me and to proceed rapidly to my gate. I’ve sat on UA flights waiting for passengers connecting, to say the same of AA as an EXP is nonexistent. But you may be right, we just know AA has been doing this banked system and creates a big downstream effect once one segment is effected.