Like most others who have already posted here, I enjoy lounge access for delays or waits at hub airports. When I'm having to wait out a delay, it's nice to be able to do it in relative peace and quiet. I can get a nice cup of coffee or a drink and just relax. Plus, it gives me a place to meet folks coming through, or wait out waiting for their luggage (takes way too long here at Charlotte Douglas Int'l).

And there's been the times when I've agreed to be bumped off of a flight, or somehow missed the original flight and need a place to kill time - so it's the best place I can think of.

Of course, I enjoy being the last one on and minimizing my time in the airports - but I'd be a bit unhappy (or spend too much time in airport bars) without it.

But maybe what's been nicest is to be able to take a friend or relative in - and see them impressed with the place. After all, we all get a little blase, and it's nice to see it through someone else's eyes.

But hey, to each their own.

[This message has been edited by CLTFlyer (edited 07-15-2001).]