Do...
Ask to be moved closer to the front of the cabin just before landing, so you can make a quick exit.
Run straight to the gate for your connection—even if it’s past your departure time.
Don’t...
Despair. A flight won’t wait for one passenger, but system-wide delays might result in a lucky break.
Book tight connections through large airports. Anything less than a 90-minute window is unrealistic.
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