Unpopular opinion: Airport bars > Airport Clubs/Executive Lounges

I wouldn’t have a clue. I haven’t flown commercial in decades, bro.

Same here, haven’t flown since prior to 9/11 and won’t be starting anytime soon .

Few things in life are as simultaneously wonderful and horrible as spending 12+ hours in airports getting absolutely hammered.

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Two doubles $72 after tip the last time I couldn’t get into the lounge. No thanks.

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I had a loooong multi-leg trip last year and spent about 300 on booze and food for the whole day. It's not cheap, but it's better than being sober in an airport or in a plane.

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last time I couldn’t get into the lounge

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The recent hassle of having to worry about whether you can even get in to the stupid things, and even being subject to a wait, are yet another strike against them.

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I enjoy killing time in an airport. Great people watching.

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I find it enjoyable when I'm by myself, or with one of a handful of friends. With my woman, or family? Either way, the verdict is clear: drink.

Let me check with my butlers's pilot and get back to you

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I have never understood the attraction of an airport lounge. At all

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Being able to take a shower during a layover before a long haul flight is worth it alone.

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I always laugh at the people that have to look like they're super serious and getting real work done

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or the ones that have to act like they are in such a rush no matter how much time before there flight boards

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The recent hassle of having to worry about whether you can even get in to the stupid things, and even being subject to a wait, are yet another strike against them.

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I didn’t realize this was a thing…. Fortunately I haven’t had to fly much in my career.. most of my work has been within driving distance, and i love long drives.. nowadays, when i fly it’s usually 24 or 27 hour epic trips, one-way, but i only do those once or twice per year.. i usually have one-time United passes that allow me into the lounge.. if i was a high-mileage customer and couldn’t get in, id be pissed…. Anyway, the fact that legit members sometimes cant get into lounges just proves that we have too many damn people, and need some type of population control .