Jaybird, apparently that's a popular flight here because we're also taking it in about 2 weeks. I was feeling pretty sorry for myself because we're an hour away from DFW ourselves. And the thought of leaving in the wee hours of the morning to catch that 5:30 AM flight wasn't too thrilling. After hearing you're 2+ hours away, I don't feel quite as bad anymore!
We have been taking the early AA flight to MIA for several years. We have tried staying at a hotel near the airport that includes parking but hate their shuttles. They service several hotels and are slow to pick you up at the airport. So now we get up at midnight, leave the house at 1am, arrive at the Parking Sport North at 3:15 and catch their shuttle to the airport. It makes for a long first day but worth it for us.
