Thanks Kathy - that definitely does make me feel better! And as Anne pointed out, we are traveling in Nov, so hopefully that will make a difference. When we check in at National, we will be sure to ask about the "fast transfer" tags.
When you transferred in LHR, you didn't have to go thru customs or immigration did you? Which terminal did your AA flight arrive at, and which terminal did you depart your BA flight on? I've heard that BA is going to start allowing two carry ons by the end of summer.
