Originally Posted by
DCFlyer0306
I Avoid Desperately
I prefer to take more expensive connecting flights out of National than travel to the hellhole that is Dulles. After factoring in the trip from downtown DC ($10-$80 depending on the method available at the time of day traveling) and the hours of additional time, it is just not worth it unless there is a substantial fare difference or I need to travel direct internationally for work
I Always Deplore
1. My employer wouldn't allow me to take more expensive flights to avoid Dulles, but are happy to pay the taxi fare.
2. All my flights are international, and it is always unwise to build a connection into an TA/TP flight, especially on this side of the ponds - irreg ops are much more likely on a connecting flight, and much harder to resolve because of the limited number of trans-pond flights.
I would much rather put up with Dulles than deal with the hell of a missed connection, especially since I am not permitted to fly United.