Originally Posted by ajamieson
Yup, T1/2-T5 in ORD is a bore. But UA to BD at IAD is relatively simple - one of the few nice points about IAD.
The only fine point of IAD perhaps? (Can you tell that I absolutely detest IAD?
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If anyone is doing LGA-IAD-LHR, try the solitary LGA-IAD flight that is operated by a 757. Usually light loads, reasonable service, E-upgrades to F if you've got an MP account, it doesn't seem to be hit by the same ridiculous ATC restrictions and delays that blight the CRJs and it arrives on the stand next to the LHR departure.
I was on 847 once and that one time, it was jammed pack (the flight goes on to South America) and it was number 10 in takeoff when it finally left the gate late (I fell asleep for most of the wait and the flight, so no clue what happened, but it seemed to take forever). Boarding was pathetic (as soon as boarding started, everyone just went and they had a difficult time controlling the crowd). It was so late that I thought I was going to miss 924 to LHR... The problem is that 847 leaves at the beginning of prime time, so if it is late, then the wait is long.