Originally Posted by
SJC ORD LDR
I never look at the monitors anymore since everything I need to know is on the app. Even gate changes are on the app. Plus, the app lets you know when boarding begins. So, monitors don't have as much value anymore.
Apps don't have as much value /to you/ anymore. Airport wifi can be difficult to access, and even if it's free may have a time limit. Personally, as a UK resident, I don't always have access to mobile data services when in the US (and I doubt I'm the only one).