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For a causes-and-fixes approach, build the trip plan with a realistic time and packing buffer, then verify current airline, airport, TSA or FAA requirements for the exact itinerary. The goal is to confirm the next decision.
For this “what to check first” angle, build the trip plan with a realistic time and packing buffer, then verify current airline, airport, TSA or FAA requirements for the exact itinerary. The goal is to confirm the next.
For a same-ticket domestic connection, the airline minimum connection time is the floor, not a comfort target. Airport layout, terminal changes, mobility needs and delay risk can make a 60–90 minute buffer more comfortable.
For a domestic connection on one ticket, 60–90 minutes is a more comfortable planning window at many airports than the absolute minimum, but airport size, terminal changes, weather and mobility needs can justify.