Originally Posted by
Duke787
Where are you connecting onto? PDX per your handle?
Yeah I'm connecting to PDX. I did consider that AMS-IAH was longer than AMS-IAD, meaning longer with the better class of service versus in the domestic flight. But in the end, the shorter total transit time is much more appealing. Also the AMS-IAD flight leaves at noon, whereas the AMS-IAH flight leaves at 10am. Doesn't sound like much but it's the difference between leaving at 7:30 in the morning vs leaving at 5:30 in the morning to catch a plane.
Since everyone is debating the clubs, I only have access to the United Club so IAH would probably be better choice for that. We usually do a trip to Mexico over Thanksgiving, always transiting through IAH and the clubs there have always been quiet. Whereas just about anytime I'm in IAD the clubs are at capacity and you're circling to find a seat. May be time to ditch the MP Club card for the Platinum AMEX since there's better lounge access.