"2"^^ . . . "1"^^ . "2012-07-09T00:00:00"^^ . "1"^^ . "This is my first time being at the Charlotte Airport and I had heard stories that it was big, and yes it was. What I didn't hear about was how congested it gets once inside. Let's start from the beginning....I made a trek from South Carolina to Charlotte Airport and I ended up noticing that there aren't many gas stations on the way to fill up. I ended up finding a tiny gas station that did the trick. Thank goodness. I ended up driving back to the Hertz lot and dropping off my car. The rental buses are relatively quick but the guy that was DRIVING -- SUCK! Let me make that clear - HE SUCKKKKEDDD!!! I clearly am not the type to ask too much from anyone so when I ask you very nicely and say 'Can you please help me get this into the bus?' and you just look at me like I'm crazy I seriously contemplate throwing my cell phone at you (not that I'm violent). It's not that it was so heavy, it was more so that I had my work stuff, my purse, and the suitcase. I was going to do the majority of the lifting, I just needed an ounce of strength. So naturally, he didn't want to help so I took my sweet time -- holding everyone else up because this idiot didn't think that the faster I could get this woman in and out the faster these people can get to the airport. Anyways, we get finally get to the terminal and just because I was annoyed I waited until everyone was out to see if the driver was going to at least ATTEMPT to ask me if I needed help. Nope he didn't, so naturally I just stood there and looked at him and he decided to get my bag (as well he should). **Caveat** The way he was struggling with that bag made me think his weak a** could've used more bag lifting to get some more strength in his arms. Moving on.....\n\nThe US Airways terminal was packed as usual, I expect no less. I'm a United flyer and have always, always dreaded flying US Airways but I had no choice. I gritted my teeth and checked my bag. I prayed that I would get there at the same time my bag did. Going through security was ridiculous -- I have status -- and it was still ridiculous. I was even told by one of the TSA gate agents multiple times to make sure I'm an \"Elite\" passenger. Little did she know I know what the hell I'm doing. I've only been traveling all of my life. What she should've been doing is assisting those SAME people that kept walking through the metal detector with BELTS and COINS in their pockets. My security episode was only 30 minutes -- 15 minutes longer then it should've been. I get through security and notice the tight space of this terminal. I just don't understand why this place is so tight and I realize there is NO SPACE to move around. Annoyed I see the Chili's and want the strongest drink they have. I was really excited to see that the waitress felt my pain and told me she would help me out that day. I had a little burger and a few strong drinks and tipped her quite well!! I was surprised US Airways boarded the plane ON TIME! First for EVERYTHING! There are a few things I do NOT like about US Airways but I won't share them on this post since we're only talking about CLT. \n\nBottom line: CLT can use some work just with overall efficiency. TSA Agents could do themselves a favor and not nag the hell out of people in the security lines and focus on those ones that seem to be holding up the line. Between Charlotte and RDU -- I'll take RDU."^^ . . "1"^^ .