I think that's what makes it soooooooooooo painful. Most of the smaller airports don't have lounges, so I get stuck sitting on the outside worn out seats, (you know the ones I mean, those which look like someone had a severe bout of diarhhea and failed to make it to the restroom...). Then if I am in an airport which has a lounge I have to fork over a hideous amount of money just to dull the pain.

What amazes me is that the UA and US gold elites don't even have access to the lounges if they only fly domestically. I would go insane...

It has also made me appreciate flying in Europe so much more, as I really think the US carriers treat their elites and passengers like dirt. I am soooooo glad to be a BD elite.

Rant over!