Thanks Ardecos and Grouchy! I missed typed, it is a EMB190. There is no direct SLC-AMS flight but I could switch and either connect in DTW, ATL, or SEA. All would give a little more time (extra 20-35 min depending on the city). I like the PDX routing because the weather is always good and it has the shortest connection state-side but I know my husband will be seriously concerned about the AMS connect time. He would very upset with me if we missed the connection...I had to hard sell him on the short trip in mid-Dec!