Originally Posted by
bradleyl12
I would expect AA to route more eastern domestic connections through CLT/DCA and international through CLT/JFK due to the slot requirements at DCA/JFK (though idk if slot waivers still exist for international flights). I would be interested to see at the end of the year, but I would guess DCA has flown a higher percentage of connecting passengers than ever before due to the downsizing of PHL and lack of business travel.
I'm finding more and more cheaper options connecting through DCA (over CLT), including F fares. Personally, I'd take DCA over CLT any day, including the view when landing from the North. In fact, I fly 2-4 times a week and haven't seen CLT since April. Lower fares also connecting through LGA.