Originally Posted by
YOWgary
I'll never come anywhere remotely close to holding this status myself, but I do occasionally travel with others who do. It's definitely a huge benefit, especially when travelling overseas or in airports you don't already know like the back of your hand.
I have been "escorted" through a few airports in less developed countries and agree in those circumstances having someone help you bypass or get to the front of the line for customs/immigration/security can be a huge plus. At a Canadian airport... not so much.