Actually, I don't think getting To or THRU the airport is that bad. Maybe in dumps like EWR,...
More like yeah, you get thru security, and rather than a relaxing lounge visit, you're hunting for a free seat for 15 minutes, before waiting in line for 5 minutes for a frat-bar quality drink. When you're onboard, rather than a warm welcome and a PDB, the FA gate checks your bag since they've stored their bags in the row 1-2 overheads and let coach passengers use the rest, you sit in barely padded slimline seats even in F, and instead of a meal, they (may) give you some slop that's worse than a lean cuisine.
I for one enjoy my welcome gin and tonic, the hot towel, and a civilized meal, in a comfy seat (like the soft, cloth ones united used to have). That's no so much to ask for.