Originally Posted by
writerguyfl
That's not particularly relevant to a discussion of "major US metropolitan airports [that] still use buses to take passengers to the plane or require them to walk to the plane".
Pedantry is alive and well!
SEA (that's in the US, right?) is adding bussing to their repertoire due to gate crowding. Certainly a far more wet climate than Southern California. I'm sorry you got a little wet that one time but for weather like we get here in the LA area, it's both a great cost saving measure that makes boarding a more pleasant experience (due to crowding and efficiency) when possible. Getting to walk on the tarmac is a rare treat these days. Enjoy it when you can!