US Airways - Charlotte Airport

Sorry as this is not a Florida question, but some of you have used US Airways, which I have not done often. I am thinking of bypassing larger city airports like Chicago, Newark, Philadelphia etc for my trip to Indianapolis next May, because of the possibilty of long waits at immigration. I have found very good connections and fares with US Airways for Gatwick - Charlotte - Indianapolis sector. This means I'll be going through Immigration at Charlotte Douglas airport in North Carolina. I am hoping that it will be easier than the other 'regular' airports and I have allowed 3 hours for the connection to Indianapolis. Has anyone been to Charlotte and its airport? If so, any useful info will be appreciated. Thanks.

charlotte has been mentioned on the forum before i have only used it the once to get to charleston sc by car

it was ba lgw to cht

so will forgo to someone else :)

Hi Nostromo,
We have used USair on 4 occasions. Once we went via Philli and it was horrific. Never again, although USair gave us $600 worth of vouchers because of the experience which wasn't their doing but Philli. airport's.
The other 3 occasions we went to Charlotte. We thought this a lovely clean, friendly airport with very efficient personnel each time we have been.
The flight from Charlotte to MCO has always been full and I do advise you to pre-book your seats on your flights.
We class USair as are preferred carrier because of the extra leg-room and good in-flight entertainment.
Have a good flight [beer]
Mike and Kath.

Hi Nostromo,
I had good friends return from Florida a couple of weeks ago. They had flown with US Air and like Cowboy were very complimentary about the staff and room.
However it took them 4 hours to get through immigration at Charlotte and they "just" made their connecting flight. Only 3 staff on immigration and very thorough or you could say slow.
It may have been a one off with staff not turning up etc and Cowboy has used the airport 3 times.
andrew

Thanks everyone. Cowboy, on this occasion, I am NOT connecting to MCO but to Indianapolis. Charlotte is convenient because of my itinerary: A few days in Danville, including going to Indy 500; then fly back to Charlotte & drive to Great Smoky Mountains National Park for 3 days. Then long drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway before winging back to the Cape Hatteras Coastline and then back to Charlotte for the return flight home.

We had guests fly through Charlotte in June and they said it was fine

Heard a fab report on US airways from a Florida Neighbour just the other day! He plans to use US airways again, was VERY impressed with everything. Don't think he went via Charlotte though, sorry.

Ray flies into Charlotte quite often for business and saya it is a good airport. In fact it must be okay as ne is considering using it when we next go to Orlando as an indirect.[msnsmile2]

Thanks everyone for your replies. Thanks to you guys my mind is now made-up. US Airways & Charlotte it will be.:)

Nostromo,
Sounds good. Have a great trip.
Mike and Kath.