Escape the madness

One thing I've loved is being part of the Red Carpet Club - it's costs some money but if you fly a lot it's worth it.  

Anyway, here's a trick to escape the madness if you're flying through Washington / Dulles and not part of the red carpet club.  In terminal D the check in desk is on the lower level but there is lots of room to sit around on the top level behind the closed doors. So you could come in and just not go downstairs. :)