You see i don’t go crazy over The PR or LH’s FCT! I think this part of this actually ties in to the other thread here on AFF about ‘unique’ airport lounge experiences. If there’s something unique, a lounge can be fun.
For example aI’d turn up early for flagship dining. But not for TPR for example.
As a FF what i value most is expedited ground handling. I’d like to be able to arrive at the airport as late as possible and go straight to the plane.
For domestic that’s like 25 mins prior, and for international it’s 65 mins. I’ve been doing the latter most of last year and it’s great… check-in is empty, you’re usually the last person there. You go straight to security and boarding starts like 10 mins later. Qudos to SYD and MEL airports for really haveing good security times these days. And for smart gates for border control.
