[ChrisH]

Keep in mind that if you read the "fare rules", and "contract of carriage", for any airline, you will see that flight schedules are subject to change. It sucks, I know, to go from a direct flight, to a connection, but as mentioned, be thankful you are aware ahead of time, rather than showing up to the airport, on the day of, and finding out.

If another AA flight is not going to get you to BOS in time, look into some other airlines. I am not sure what AA's policy is, in regards to this, but since it is throwing your schedule off, if another airline gets into BOS sooner, ask AA to book you on that airline. Tell them that you booked the direct flight, for a reason, as it got you into BOS early, and that you MUST be there by that time. Again, not sure of their policy, but they may be able to put you on another airline, that will get you there sooner.