Originally Posted by EventHorizon

Hey guys first post here, decided to post here since this is more of a domestic issue than international,

I am going to Nürtingen for 3 weeks May 29 - June 19 for studies. I would prefer to leave SNA as its 15 minutes away, and know the airport like the back of my hand. LAX is fine, but only if I don't pass customs there; although LAX would probably be a direct from LHR. Delta does SNA-ATL-STR, but I have heard customs at ATL is horrid as well. This is at least 3 hrs. quicker than most other total travel times I have seen though. Also, just thought about LAX - FRA and taking a train into Nürtingen, but customs in LAX

I get AA Lifetime Gold and Delta Silver through my dad if that has any merit. Maybe I can use some upgrades he has to hope for a bump up

Just wondering what some of you more seasoned travelers would do, and to give advice to a handful of others travelling at the same time.

-Will