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| - I hesitantly give this wonderful airport five stars. I don't give airports five stars. I am hoping I don't jinx myself with this. Blame it on first time Global Entry afterglow? I also may be under the influence of the terrifically nice CATSA folks I dealt with this morning at the luggage drop-off point.
Because I had checked in online I got ahead of myself and forgot to get my luggage tagged up. When I got to the belt, I realized my error and asked the guy over there what I should do, bracing myself for the typical meanness you encounter in just about *any* American airport. "Oh, just go over to the tall man over there in the suit." Figuring it was just a fluke that this guy was nice, I again braced myself as I walked over to the CATSA agents (seriously, it IS THAT BAD in the US). They actually *joked* with me and the female agent said they'd let me pass b/c I'm cute. Laughter? Compliments? PINCH ME.
The tall suited gent kindly explained that next time I just need to make sure to go to the counter for my luggage tag. At this point another agent came over and said he recognized me because I'm here every couple months or so. And this did not instill panic in me at all. Everyone. So. Nice. I think I tweeted that back in November, too.
The terminal has a good array of snacks, bevvies and lounge areas with power, too. Tons and tons of outlets at these stations. Free WIFI that doesn't expire in 30 minutes (grrr, Dallas Love). Also, because most people in Canada are on the Tony Horton line, getting through Starbucks was incredibly quick and easy at 8am. Unheard of anywhere in the US.
So, there ya go. Finally, a positive airport review from Yours, Truly.
I should review Canada next anyway, because::: FIVE STAR COUNTRY!
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