I've actually had some of my easiest and among my most least painful airport experiences at third world airports. I particularly remember Entebbe in Uganda. I always arrived there late still able to check in, then just waltzed through security and straight onto the tarmac directly into the waiting aircraft. Sometimes my bag(s) were already on the tarmac waiting to be loaded, and one smaller flights I actually brought them directly to the aircraft myself (nice knowing the bags will actually arrive with me). When the aircraft had its full passenger complement, doors were closed and two minutes later we are airborne.

No endless taxiways. No slot restrictions and maddening circling. No ATC delays. No infuriating waits at immigration and baggage caroussels. No lost luggage. No boring waits in lounges (where spa appointments are rarely to be had) or mindless wanderings through airport malls.

Travel as it should be.