On Thursday evening, I flew home to LAX from IAD. This was an eventful trip because (1) my upgrade didn't clear, the first time that's happened in several months, and (2) I rode Dulles' new "Aerotrain" for the first time.

A bit of background: Washington Dulles International Airport has three terminal buildings. When you pull up to the airport, you enter the main "Z" terminal. That's where all the ticketing/check-in counters are, where TSA security is, and it's ...

I'm sitting in the (very lovely) IAD Admirals Club right now as I await my flight to LAX. Unless something crazy happens, I'll be sitting in economy for the first time in six months or so.

Here's the math, according the AAngel at the front desk:

AA only flies 757s on the IAD-LAX route, which has "only" 22 seats in first.There are only three flights a day to LAX.And its not like there's many other options out of IAD. You can fly IAD-MIA-LAX, or ...