Originally Posted by
uncommonsensical
i've been there when there were irrops that substantially delayed flights and people have left for a hotel- OBVIOUSLY.
are you even aware of how big of an 'inconvenience' this is to them?
When there are irrops they have staff to manage those irrops, including getting people out of the airport and to hotels (or home).
If a passenger is entering the departures hall to have eggs benedict and a shower, there is no dedicated member of staff to assist getting them out again. So the passenger wanting a leisurly breakfast has to wait. That's fair enough. The lounges aren't arrivals lounges, passengers know that. Yes they can still do it, but there's a small price to pay (you have to wait to be escorted out).