Originally Posted by
Spanish
Agreed -- this is like a "measure twice, cut once" measure since you're anticipating the likelihood of issues. I propose that issues come up so very often that short connections are generally not worth booking. Looks like we're on the same page here.
I acknowledge all of that. I consider myself a seasoned traveller, although I had not done this particular type of connection (International to international in the US) before so wasn't aware that 2h would be considered "tight". I've done it, for example, at Heathrow with no issues at all. On my own I would have been perfectly happy spending the 6h in the Flagship lounge, but my son was exhausted as it was, so we went to the Hilton and flew out the next day. I would have chosen a different connection airport had I known! Anyway, as I said, I'll be sure not to make assumptions in future.