US Airways - Charlotte Airport

**Nostromo** · 12-10-2004, 23:46

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.

**tezz7628** · 12-10-2004, 23:56

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

**Cowboy** · 13-10-2004, 00:03

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.

**andrewmckay5** · 13-10-2004, 00:15

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

**Nostromo** · 13-10-2004, 01:14

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.

**heathercobbett** · 13-10-2004, 12:10

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

**CarolAnn** · 13-10-2004, 12:21

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&Sarah** · 13-10-2004, 12:21

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]