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
A lot of the other airports have larger central concourses where you can wait. You only head to the bus gate when it's time to board.
In DCA and most US airports, all the waiting space is at the gate. 35X was a crowded mess.