After last year's fiasco of flight cancellations, delays and missed connections, I probably should consider driving too. It's 1,700 - 1,800 miles one way which would mean at least 3 days of travel on each end of the trip. Sounds like a lot especially in winter.
Pete <:-}
Last time I was at Charlie's I spent a couple of days at Robert Williams' place. On the way other there, my flight got rearranged. I don't remember exactly where the layover was, but it was bad weather there, and some incoming flights got cancelled because some other airport had to close, which meant that subsequently, outbound flights were getting delayed or cancelled. I remember being moved from gate to gate a couple of times, while my flight to the final airport was delayed 'until further notice'. Many hours later, my flight was completely overbooked but at least it was one of the lucky few that got out.
I think the year before, my transatlantic flight got cancelled. So they rebooked me. I had to fly to frankfurt first, then wait until afternoon, then fly to washington, and then fly to St Louis in a plane that was basically an aluminium cigar tube with wings. 24 hours in total.
Next year I am going straight to TX so I think I will choose a flight with a layover in Frankfurt. Chances of delays from Brussels to Frankfurt are small. And then a direct flight from Frankfurt to DFW. 1 huge airport to another, which should minimize chances of such shenanigans.