On Our Way

We went to DCA last night to pick up a rental car. Interestingly, it costs less to rent a car for drop-off at Dulles than to take a ride-share or taxi. I reserved a compact, realizing it would be a tad cramped with our luggage- surprise! I got a mini-van. It was the first time I drove a Hybrid. Learning something new every day.

We left for the airport at 5:30 pm- very uneventful drive. I dropped Wayne and the bags at the terminal, and returned the rental car. I took the bus back, we tagged our bags, went to TSA Pre✓, then back to the United desk to get W's Global Entry number attached to his account.

I had 2 complementary United Lounge passes, so we spent our pre-flight time enjoying that perk. (Good thing, because the Priority Pass only gives discount on food purchase in this terminal.)

We boarded after a bit of a hike to the gate- C-3. The sign said C 1-14. I thought, "Great- it's right here!". Except that 14 ended up being the closest gate, rather than 1.

Our seats were great- 22 F and K- last row in Premium Economy Plus, so we could recline with no one behind us. During boarding, there was some dispute over the seat in front of me. Apparently someone decided to switch seats. The original owner held her ground, respectfully, and the usurper went to her very similar seat on the other side of the plane.

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