We made it to Terminal 8 after our Uber missed the temporary exit due to construction and had to do a go-around. The Flagship First check-in area was nearly deserted, with the morning BA flight long departed and our flight near the baggage check cut-off point. All the agents were clustered near the end. We encountered a small obstacle, apparently related to the use of a SWU on the BA flight. No matter, the agents resolved it within 5 minutes.

Somehow, my wife again managed to draw the new wheelchair attendant. This was much easier than traversing MIA with a freshly broken leg, though.

It was fun to be part of the wheelchair parade. The wheelchairs sensibly line up by seating order, but our guy didn't seem to know that. He kept having to back up, somewhat comically running into the two people (non-pre-boarders) who were right on our tail.