Interesting. Glad the Salon VIP works for some people. My only complaint is that if it really takes all these handstands to do it probably shouldn't advertise it as an arrivals lounge.

I'm actually more glad now that I didn't try to go through immigration again, especially given your experience leaving the passport. I have a distinct feeling that the policia decided to screw with me as my luggage got searched on checkin as well as right before boarding, which is the first time in like 300000 miles that's happened. Had to argue a wee bit to get my shampoo bottles back - although on the other hand, the first search was probably the most thorough I've ever had, which made me feel better about flying through SCL.

Incidentally, the Admirals Club is one of the nicest in the system - food, drink, good design.