Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 13804134)

I may haz a good shot at bagging MMer by the end of 2011. Should have 850K by the end of this year, on already booked flights. Goal set. :-:

Originally Posted by kingalien (Post 13804372)

Took BART this past Friday. Painless 45 mins and only $8.10.

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 13804257)

Foamer. :p

Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 13804417)

I was very unimpressed with ATL when I was there earlier this year. I know never to check a bag to IAH again after the 90 minute wait when I went to DO III. Had to wait for two other planes' bags to come out before my flight made it out.

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 13804513)

I don't know what the deal is with C, but wait times there can be ridiculo.

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 13804254)

I haz Platnium with teh Princess (I used to think the logo was a giant octopus), and 2:-: with Holland America. At those mid-levels, there aren't tons of perks, so I'm content with continuing to build Holland America status (slowly, ever slowly). I got lucky with Princess. They confused me with my father (who had lots of Princess cruise days under his belt), and I got the same status as him.

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 13804513)

There's a huge difference between the speed of bags coming off at terminal C for domestic flights, and at terminal E for international. Bags come off at E lightning-quick. Bags at A & B generally come out in a reasonable amount of time, as well. I don't know what the deal is with C, but wait times there can be ridiculo.

Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13804285)

Princess Plat isn't bad as far as cruise perks go. They told Plats recently that they can haz free Intertoobz. The top tier only offers one minibar refill, so your having that status might not be of tremendous benefit to you anyway.

Originally Posted by cova (Post 13804528)

A lot more bags.

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 13804513)

There's a huge difference between the speed of bags coming off at terminal C for domestic flights, and at terminal E for international. Bags come off at E lightning-quick. Bags at A & B generally come out in a reasonable amount of time, as well. I don't know what the deal is with C, but wait times there can be ridiculo.

Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 13804339)

Just got my latest edition of Travel & Leisure, wherein best and worst US Airports are ranked.

Best:

1. JFK - New Terminal 5, updated runway construction, T+L Store (:rolleyes:)
2. IAD - Underground AeroTrain is open, cutting time between terminals.
3. ATL - 70 new retailers in various terminals, rotating art collections.
4. SFO - Large concourses, aviation museum, BART service, lots of brand name stores

Worst:

1. MIA - Under construction since 2004, only 73% of flights are on time, crappy signage, long walks between security and gates
2. LAX - The 405, old terminals, no seating
3. EWR - Worst delays at 66% of flights on time, overcrowded
4. IAH - Long walk between customs and immigration, takes up to an hour to pick up bags

My thoughts: :rolleyes: Apparently this person hasn't used Terminals C or D at IAD, or tried to get to JFK at rush hour, or been delayed past 9PM at ATL, or tried to afford anything at Gucci SFO.

I agree that MIA and LAX are generally holes, though the international terminal at LAX isn't so bad. EWR is delayed, everyone knows this. But bag delays are not something that is commonly associated with IAH, and the walk from customs down to get your bag is shorter than the hop from C to E. :rolleyes: