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Old Mar 14, 2024 | 10:03 am
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Originally Posted by EXP100
Here's the thing. AA will often show a cheaper fare with a tight connection and even provide a warning that the connection is tight. But people book it because it's cheap. Then their first flight arrives 5-10 minutes late at the gate (very expected with AA) and suddenly their connecting flight is well within boarding. Do I feel sorry for them? No.
An EU261 like compensation requirement would stop that in a heartbeat.
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