I'm sort of there with you, but it is far and away better than in the past -- at least now the UA gates have something to drink, a few snacks, and most importantly, a restroom past security.

You can't beat the convenience from gate to curb.

DEN is crazy. A modern airport with Neanderthal security. Even the premium line is stupid -- let's have you stand in the puffer, then take your shoes off. Um, what threat exactly are we screening for?

IAD is another goofy airport. Seems like that line takes forever.

I'll agree with LHR -- and that was before they really got stupid.

I'll add DFW to the list -- I have no idea why TSA doesn't have a separate checkpoint for military in uniform. It p*sses me off every time I see a guy going to Iraq have to remove his boots and get patted down. As far as I'm concerned, if you're in uniform, under orders for a charter to a war zone, with proper ID, you walk on through the checkpoint with a smile and best wishes.

CLT has had its moments for me =-- particularly when you have successive ID checks 15 feet apart, plus a guy at the WTMD checking your BP again.