I was actually surprised how pleasant flying was during the pandemic, the mask requirement notwithstanding. Part of it was the ease of clearing security and the relatively empty airports/ There were enough SkyClubs open to make my trips enjoyable. There were no mechanicals on my flights, and whenever I checked a bag it always arrived on the belt shortly after I got to baggage claim. Seating was always comfortable whether in F, C+ or Y; there was always space in the overhead bins, and I did not run into any passenger rage incidents.