Originally Posted by
JJeffrey
To be honest I'd be a bit more worried about the 1:10 on the return than 1:40 on the outbound although both are really ample time, especially with GE.
If you do want to change though all of your alternatives are basically equal in my book, it really comes down to whether you'd rather spend 4-5 hours at CLT, PHL, or ORD. All else being equal ORD would win that for me, based on lounges and not having to deal with CLT or PHL, although you'd need to make sure you're OK with IB on the long segment.
The main reason the 1:15 on the return isn't bothering me as badly is because there are two more flights to SDF that day from CLT. I could get screwed if they are both oversold, but I think I prefer that over the ORD customs/train situation or limited flights at PHL. I agree that ORD would be the best connection location. I need to look into the quality of IB on long-haul. I'm pretty familiar with AA in PE, and it's been acceptable.