![]() ![]() “It is for privileged people” (of which we were not apparently). Although our boarding cards were stamped with “First” and TSA Pre-Check, the officious line dragon denied MrsWT73’s attempt to access the priority line. We returned back into the D concourse and re-cleared security. We lasted about 10 minutes outside of the international arrivals hall before we turned into a pool of dripping perspiration. Not having visited Dallas for 20 years, I was reminded from MrsWT73 how muggy the nudity was here. After being in a tube for 15 hours on Qantas, I was keen to go outside and get some fresh air. We had a 7 hour layover at Dallas Forth Worth airport thanks to no earlier Alaska flights available to take us home. We arrived in Dallas in mostly great shape for an international flight. Review: American Express Centurion Lounge, Dallas Forth Worth, Texas, United States Alaska Airlines Flagship Lounge: North Satellite – Sea Tac, Seattle, USA.Alaska Airlines First Class: Dallas – Seattle.American Express Centurion Lounge: Dallas Fort Worth, Texas, USA.Qantas First Class Lounge: Sydney Kingford Smith, Sydney, Australia.Pier One Sydney by Autograph Collection, Sydney, Australia.Qantas Business Class: Brisbane – Sydney.Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Australia – Part II.Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Australia – Part I.Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa (Gold Coast), Australia.Virgin Australia: Prosperine – Brisbane.Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, Australia.The Great Barrier Reef via Hamilton Island Air Helicopter.Cruise to The Great Barrier Reef, Hardy’s Reef, Australia.Pebble Beach at Qualia Luxury Resort, Hamilton Island, Australia.Qualia Luxury Resort, Hamilton Island, Australia.Qantas Business: Melbourne – Hamilton Island.The Great Ocean Road and the 12 Apostles, Victoria, Australia.City Visit: Melbourne, Australia – Part II. ![]() City Visit: Melbourne, Australia – Part I.Qantas First Class: Los Angeles – Melbourne.Qantas First Class Lounge: Tom Bradley International Terminal Los Angeles, USA.Alaska Airlines Premium Class: Seattle – Los Angeles.Alaska Airlines First Class: Vancouver – Seattle.Introduction: Melbourne & Whitsunday Islands, Australia via Qantas First Class.We thoroughly enjoyed three hours on the complimentary café mochas and it was time for a Southern spread of corn bread, beef brisket, chicken, corn chowder, and the best chewy, monster, oatmeal-raising cookies around. ![]() We arrived for breakfast which served up fluffy scrambled eggs that riveled mine, keto- flavorful sausages, and wheat-perfect pancakes. You are always welcomed when you enter, the ample service staff, and the food choices they provide. Plus, I had built up the lounge experience to my wife so I wanted it to be the same for her. CLT is a lot more crowded that we expected so we were desperate to get out from the masses of humanity. These AMEX lounges have been my saviors when I flew for work but I had never been to the Charlotte one. After unsuccessfully to catch a connecting flight at B terminal in Charlotte after arriving in the far off E terminal, my wife and backtracked to the Centurion Lounge to bide the time in our, now, four hour layover. ![]()
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