Looking back, I can't believe I ever paid for those airport lounge passes

I mean, I spent like $50 a pop for years thinking it was a smart move, but honestly the free wifi and outlets at the gate work just fine, and you can pack a better sandwich than they usually have anyway, so what's the point?

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the_nathan7d ago

Totally agree with @jesse_williams62 about the crowds ruining it. The whole quiet escape thing is gone now. You're just paying to sit in a different crowded room. The free snacks aren't even that good most of the time. It turned from a special treat into a bad deal real fast.

jesse_williams627d ago

Saw a whole thread about this on a travel blog last week. The general vibe was that lounges got way too crowded after all the credit card companies started giving out passes. Used to be a quiet spot, now it's just a louder waiting room with slightly better coffee. Honestly unless you're on a crazy long layover or your flight gets messed up, it's hard to justify the cost anymore. Feels like the whole point of them got ruined.