Originally Posted by
IADCAflyer
I've grown slightly more fond of IAD in recent years. Fortunately, I am not a United flyer, so all of my trips into/out of IAD have been on American or Delta.
Terminal B is a pleasant experience. Large, open, airy, and connected to the main terminal via train.
My three gripes on IAD still are: 1) the lack of Admirals club at IAD (which will likely never change), 2) the rat like maze that you have to endure when walking from the garages to the terminals and inside the main terminals, and 3) the lengthy wait times for baggage at the main terminal for checked baggage.
I fly each of the big 3, but I don't miss an Admiral or Sky Club at IAD because the BA lounge in B is there and very nice. I don't drive my own car so don't know about long term parking. But for me, flying in International I've never had to wait for bags. They are always there as soon as I arrive. My last time in on AF I was first off the plane and driven right to the immigration hall and through in a few minutes and my bags came out about the same time. It could not have been easier.