Originally Posted by
LindaPigeon
If 15 minutes +/- count that much, why would you want to waste time hanging out in a lounge?
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In case there is a delay. Need access to a computer, printer, WiFi etc...
Or if you want to arrive a bit early to meet some colleagues for a drink/snack.
Better having a lounge than not, especially if you have a choice of an airline that does and you are paying the same price if not lower.