I made it. 1135 in Calgary downtown. Doors closed at 1220. Here's what I've learned/

1. Have a MrsITAG who appreciates the challenge. Has luggage, car, driver, bellhops involved in the challenge. It's a team effort!

2. Have a driver. Not taxi. I will recommend a YYC guy. Took on the challenge with class.

3. Be SE. You know you have options. Lesser people can't do this. LOL.

4. Call Conierge. Get central number (unless people) and express concern. You need a "local person." Mention Ben Smith and explain they screwed up with the new system. They know that, and link you fast.

5. Get call from YYC Concierge. Love this lady! Superstar! While we debate AQM andAQD etc, these are the people that make service shine. She'll meet me outside US departures.

6. Have Global Entry. Enough said. If you don't have this, you are stupid.

7. Tell Mrs. ITAG she needs to get better at the fingerprint part of Global Entry. In a nice tone. Don't spaz her out. Otherwise, she will get mad and your timing will be off. (She fails, every time, with fingerprints. Unbelievable. It will be the death of me).

8. ACCalgary Concierge on the other side of US departures. Superstar again! Seek help to have them move to the front of the line. Try not to look important.

9. Run to gate. Yes, run!

10. Get your upgrade 'cos you are SE. Yay!

(Mrs. ITAG did not her upgrade. She's 50k. But she might still love me. We will see in Newark..

So it can be done.

Thanks AC.