Would you book a connection through JFK on purpose over a tighter routing?

Wings_CollectorOPApr 27

I am comparing two itineraries and one of them connects through JFK with a longer stop.

The appeal is strong premium cabin options plus lots of route choices. The hesitation is traffic making city trips unrealistic.

Would you intentionally route through New York if the total trip time was a bit longer but the layover quality looked much better?

Replies (4)

Wyatt JenkinsApr 27

I would absolutely choose JFK on purpose if the airport quality meaningfully lowers the chance of a chaotic connection day.

Autumn RichardsonApr 27

The best itinerary is not always the shortest one. Sometimes the calmer hub is worth far more than the saved hour on paper.

Phoenix WestApr 27

That said, if traffic making city trips unrealistic is tied to the season or the exact bank of flights you are using, I would model that before committing.

Prairie RoseApr 27

A longer routing only wins when the extra time actually buys comfort, flexibility, or a better recovery window.