MEX-LAX via DFW American Airlines In Aug, help!
Jun 28, 2019, 12:18 pm
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MEX-LAX via DFW American Airlines In Aug, help!
Hi flyertalk! I recently book a flight from lax to mexico, and have a layover in DFW. I’m flying on American Airlines and recently heard about the flight delays and cancellations. I don’t have enough time to lose a day on cancellations or delays. This is my first international trip, as well. Should I be worried anough to change my flight?
Jun 28, 2019, 12:19 pm
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Hi flyertalk! I recently book a flight from lax to mexico, and have a layover in DFW. I’m flying on American Airlines and recently heard about the flight delays and cancellations. I don’t have enough time to lose a day on cancellations or delays. This is my first international trip, as well. Should I be worried anough to change my flight?
Jun 28, 2019, 12:49 pm
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Welcome to Flyertalk, Justgotnickd
I am moving your thread to the American Airlines Forum. Please follow there.
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I am moving your thread to the American Airlines Forum. Please follow there.
Thanks..
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Jun 28, 2019, 1:11 pm
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All airlines have delays and cancellations from time to time. If you decide to make changes to your reservation you will likely have to pay a change fee.
If I were you I would stick with what you have, not worry about it, make any changes only if you encounter a delay/cancellation.
Keep an eye on the weather as you get close to your flight departure date. If there are any major weather systems you may be able to make free changes a day or so prior if the airline is concerned they will need to cancel a large number of flights.
Enjoy your trip to Mexico.
If I were you I would stick with what you have, not worry about it, make any changes only if you encounter a delay/cancellation.
Keep an eye on the weather as you get close to your flight departure date. If there are any major weather systems you may be able to make free changes a day or so prior if the airline is concerned they will need to cancel a large number of flights.
Enjoy your trip to Mexico.
Jun 28, 2019, 1:35 pm
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Hi flyertalk! I recently book a flight from lax to mexico, and have a layover in DFW. I’m flying on American Airlines and recently heard about the flight delays and cancellations. I don’t have enough time to lose a day on cancellations or delays. This is my first international trip, as well. Should I be worried anough to change my flight?
That is a rare event. The more flights you take, the greater your chances for a problem. Ideally, if you can find a nonstop, that would be best, but that usually costs more
Jun 28, 2019, 3:09 pm
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Hi flyertalk! I recently book a flight from lax to mexico, and have a layover in DFW. I’m flying on American Airlines and recently heard about the flight delays and cancellations. I don’t have enough time to lose a day on cancellations or delays. This is my first international trip, as well. Should I be worried anough to change my flight?
In the unlikely event your flight will be cancelled, you will be auto-booked on the next available flight. If you have to stay overnight, the Hyatt is not the worst place to sleep during a layover. If your flight is severely delayed, sometimes your app will book you on an earlier flight. That's why it's best to either buy trip insurance or put it on a credit card that has delay coverage as a benefit.