Originally Posted by Vitriol01
The BA8110 and the CO35. Would CO really be willing to accommodate them considering that BA isn't a partner etc. and particularly because they would be on a very cheap ticket?
CO allows you to standby for any same-day flight. The later LGW-IAH flights should be no problem unless they are already full.
The AMS-IAH nonstop would require a friendly gate agent. However, depending on the circumstances CO may be willing to help. But I wouldn't worry too much given that even a 2.5 hour delay should still give your family members time to catch either of the two later CO flights out of LGW. Plus, in the event of a problem with BA #8110, BA #8112 would still get them to LGW in time to comfortably catch CO #5.