All good things must come to a end and so we packed up our suitcases and headed downstairs to check out of the Premier Inn at 7AM. An employee helped us get our bags down the stairs and we walked to the corner to wait for our ride to the airport, who arrived early at 7:25. The trip to the airport was slowed by London traffic but we were there by 8:30 and went straight to the front of the line to check our bags. Security was light and we headed to the Flagship Lounge to have breakfast and relax. Our flight was slightly delayed and the process to get into the gate was slow. The premier lines moved slower than the regular line so there was nowhere to sit when we got inside the gate area and when they called business class, no one in front of moved so we started forward and then someone said they were also BC. So move, then.

The flight was a bit bumpy but we got some sleep. Global Entry lines were quick except for a guy wearing earbuds who did not listen to directions and a family who sent their kids ahead first and then complained they were separated. Luggage took forever to arrive with no 'priority' at all. We had to recheck our bags with a surly agent who only scanned one of them and then go back through security. The Admirals Club was packed as always so we had to sit separately for awhile until people left. Our flight to Orlando was delayed but at least we got drinks on this one home. Luggage came relatively fast for Orlando and we met our Lyft outside and were home by 11:30.

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