Originally Posted by
golfingboy
I will be using miles for this trip, so cost will be the same. Time wise almost identical, but slightly longer layover in JFK (4 hours vs 3 hours at CLT) as there is only one PIT-JFK flight. Total travel time is nearly identical as CLT-BCN is an hour longer but shorter layover.
One other positive for CLT is it departs later in the day and gets into BCN a little past 11am while JFK gets in at 7am. I have found east coast to Europe to be a bit rough given the short flight and having to make sure I stay awake all day the first day.
I can't believe that the Flagship lounge in JFK would be the decisive factor compared to not dragging yourself around like a zombie your first day in Europe because you get in at 7 as opposed to 11 am (with less of an early checkin problem). We're not talking the Lufthansa First Class Terminal, the Emirates F lounges or a Cathay Pacific F lounge here. We're talking "serviceable lounge but nothing special" versus "less serviceable lounge". Your friend's a newbie, they'll be thrilled at free booze, snax and a lie-flat seat.
Originally Posted by
akersnl
Neither the lounge, or on board J experience, are going to be so mind blowing that my decision would be based on either. I would go for whatever total travel time is shortest and most convenient.
Yes, yes,
yes.
Originally Posted by
golfingboy
I probably should just book something as I can cancel for free.
Um, duh? Unless you want a run on those awards to choose your options for you?