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Is Airport Lounge Access Worth It?

Comfortable chairs. Food. Drinks. Wi-Fi. Charging outlets. Maybe even a shower.Airport lounges sound like the perfect escape from a crowded terminal. Until you discover that 147 other travelers apparently discovered the same “secret” lounge.

In Episode 11 of “Is It Worth It?”, Scott Showalter asks whether airport lounge accessreally delivers enough value to justify the cost.We’ll talk about day passes, premium credit cards, business-class access, long layovers, complimentary food and drinks, overcrowding, and why sometimes the biggest luxury isn't the buffet or cocktails.It's simply having…

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