Originally Posted by da_guy
From the article:
"It's also a reflection of the utilitarian view of travel Americans have: to many of us, a plane is just a bus with wings. "
Silly Americans.

It makes a
huge difference in travel if you can actually enjoy the airport. I love spending time at Changi (and not only in the SQ lounge) when I am on my way out, as well as when I arrive in a long-haul flight and know that the airport is so efficient that within half an hour after deplaning I am going to be home.