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Jul 21, 2022 | 8:36 am

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MarkOK

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Originally Posted by FlyerBeek

I never really understood the vitriolic hatred of 35X. It wasn't unlike many other bus gates in the world and, as you point out, the new C->E transfer experience isn't much better (especially if connecting close to AA's 0:30 MCT at DCA).

-FlyerBeek

The biggest issue was just the crowds around that "gate" (IMO). But, DCA is just a very crowded airport. I was in that terminal a few weeks ago and had to step over people sitting on the floor on my out of my gate (I am sure they moved when the roller bags started a'com'n at 'em).

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