azscubadude
Contributor
For years I've used IAH when heading to CZM or the Caribbean from Phoenix. I know my way around the airport, customs, gates, clubs, restaurants and a nice close hotel if I need to overnight. I've flown Continental for all trips usually without a hitch (as far as the airport goes).
Lately, when looking for alternate routes (just in case United continues its downward spiral (IMO is inevitable)) I found that AA flies the PHX, DFW, CZM route with just about the exact same schedule but, it seems, with more flights (more days of the week) than UA now offers. I'm sure that probably changes with the seasons. I haven't flown AA in many many years. I always liked Continental and have flown them and Continental Micronesia almost exclusively through the years when possible.
I would most likely have to do an overnight in DFW just like IAH because I can't get from PHX to either IAH or DFW early enough to make the connection for a one day trip, so even though it isn't desirable it isn't a deal breaker as I have to do this for either.
A couple things I've read that DFW has going for it is that, 1. it is the most tech friendly airport in the country (not a big deal but helpful).. but the biggest advantage right now is that AA has the TSA PreCheck established at DFW where although it is coming to IAH and PHX in 2012, according to TSA, it isn't available yet at IAH or PHX.
So, my question is, for the travelers that are used to IAH and DFW, which do you prefer (if that is possible) and/or easiest to maneuver ? Do you have a preference between the two (other than if you just live closer to one or the other). Any opinions / thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks !!
Lately, when looking for alternate routes (just in case United continues its downward spiral (IMO is inevitable)) I found that AA flies the PHX, DFW, CZM route with just about the exact same schedule but, it seems, with more flights (more days of the week) than UA now offers. I'm sure that probably changes with the seasons. I haven't flown AA in many many years. I always liked Continental and have flown them and Continental Micronesia almost exclusively through the years when possible.
I would most likely have to do an overnight in DFW just like IAH because I can't get from PHX to either IAH or DFW early enough to make the connection for a one day trip, so even though it isn't desirable it isn't a deal breaker as I have to do this for either.
A couple things I've read that DFW has going for it is that, 1. it is the most tech friendly airport in the country (not a big deal but helpful).. but the biggest advantage right now is that AA has the TSA PreCheck established at DFW where although it is coming to IAH and PHX in 2012, according to TSA, it isn't available yet at IAH or PHX.
So, my question is, for the travelers that are used to IAH and DFW, which do you prefer (if that is possible) and/or easiest to maneuver ? Do you have a preference between the two (other than if you just live closer to one or the other). Any opinions / thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks !!