How tight is too tight at jfk-tlv

[mordechain]

I have a delta flight leaving 1/27 at 9:23.
I am starting my trip in Toronto and using avios to get to NY.
Right now, I am booked on the 5:30 flight to JFK. Is that advisable?
I can cancel the flight, eat the $50 in taxes, and book on the 2:25 to LGA and get in at 4:00. Is that really a better idea?

[Emkay]

I have a delta flight leaving 1/27 at 9:23.
I am starting my trip in Toronto and using avios to get to NY.
Right now, I am booked on the 5:30 flight to JFK. Is that advisable?
I can cancel the flight, eat the $50 in taxes, and book on the 2:25 to LGA and get in at 4:00. Is that really a better idea?

What time you landing at JFK?

[mordechain]

7:23. That leaves 2 hours.

[Dr Moose]

IMHO 2 hours is plenty of time for an international ticket

[knowitall]

I've flown that route with AA. If you're flight takes off ontime you'll get in at 7. Also you do customs in yyz so when you land in JFK you can get your bags and go straight to checkin.

[mordechain]

 how screwed would I be if American was late

[Mordy788]

how screwed would I be if American was late

Since it is not on the same ticket, Delta does not need to take responsibility for the delay. You could end up needing to buy a new ticket.

You will also need to transfer terminals in JFK. With flights on the east coast, the more time you can give yourself, the better.

[KidOOO]

Since it is not on the same ticket, Delta does not need to take responsibility for the delay. You could end up needing to buy a new ticket.

You will also need to transfer terminals in JFK. With flights on the east coast, the more time you can give yourself, the better.

If you come late from your house and miss the flight, won't they usually put you on the next with no charge?

(Recent experience on domestic with AA, Int'l may be diff)

[DMYD]

how screwed would I be if American was late

Just pray I had a flight on LH F from Bos that I booked with UA, but I booked AA with Avios from NYC-BOS that got delayed 4 hrs and missed that flight, but BH they put me on a later flight in BOS. 

[DMYD]

If you come late from your house and miss the flight, won't they usually put you on the next with no charge?

(Recent experience on domestic with AA, Int'l may be diff)

Only if you have a good reason like flat tire or accident, something like that.

[Dr Moose]

Only if you have a good reason like flat tire or accident, something like that.

I always get flat tires

[avromie7]

Only if you have a good reason like flat tire or accident, something like that.

so a delayed flight should suffice

[DMYD]

I always get flat tires <img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/tapatalk-emoji/emoji6.png" />

Thank goodness for Chaverim

[HolyNyc]

Only if you have a good reason like flat tire or accident, something like that.

I think its actually called "flat tire policy"

[AharonInIsrael]

I tried flying AA three times with my wife YYZ-JFK, and twice we were delayed over 5 hours (before my DDF days, so I didn't think to complain ).
Since then, we just drive instead

[dealvr]

Yesterdays YYZ - JFK AA flights:
http://www.flightstats.com/go/FlightStatus/flightStatusByRoute.do?departure=%28YYZ%29+Pearson+International+Airport&arrival=%28JFK%29+John+F.+Kennedy+International+Airport&departureDate=2015-01-18&airportQueryTime=0&queryNext=false&queryPrevious=false&sortField=3&airlineToFilter=%28AA%29+American+Airlines&codeshareDisplay=1&x=27&y=9

I wouldnt leave that time if ticket is not on same itinerary.

[Ergel]

Are you checking luggage?

[Sammy82]

I'm flying motzei shabbos JFK-TLV leaving at 11:45. I live in 5 towns.  It takes about 10 minutes to get there. No checked luggage. How late could I leave?

[mordechain]

Probably not

[mordechain]

I guess the big question is if Delta would help me out if I missed the flight due to American being late or cancelled. I'm flying on a flying blue award ticket which might make it even more complicated