Non-stop or 1-stop are of course better. But maybe the OP couldn't find them, so went with what was available. At least it worked out at the end.
Originally Posted by
yuubah
Yes! I always 'kind of' hope my bags are delayed when I'm at the luggage claim. With my TD credit card, my wife and I get $1000 each to buy new clothes

Nothing like a shopping spree in the states
What TD CC gives you $1000/ea to spend? Sounds like a good travel card to have.