Originally Posted by seabrookflyer
I asked an agent in the PC about whether this was just pretending to be a direct flight and they said that "occassionally someone runs and makes the connection."
At least they were honest.
btw, next time ignore the dude directing you to the rebooking line. Dump your bags for recheck (they're already tagged to IAH) and run for it. Since your bags are tagged, and it's CO's responsibility to get them to your final destination.
Then if you don't make it, you can go to Customer Service, the PC, or call on the phone, whatever you think will be the quickest. No need to stand in any line for two hours, ever.