I used to skip the lounge access also, but its a nice perk.  It has decent internet, some snacks until I eat on the plane, and foremost comfortable seating.  I don&#x27;t like a lot of noise around me as well, so its a break from the rest of the airport bustle.  I fly business when available because many of my flights are 13hrs-ish.  I&#x27;m oversized, so I literally have to fold myself up to fit within my space in coach.  That&#x27;s fine for 2hrs, but not more.  I can&#x27;t sleep sitting up.  That&#x27;s a long 13hrs staring at the seatback display of the plane going around the world.<p>I scored a mid-level membership once.  I didn&#x27;t go out of my way to do it.  Nothing super good about it.<p>Oh, your luggage gets a priority tag and comes out first.  In certain airports that can save an hour of your life.<p>But mostly its about accumulating miles on trips I&#x27;d be taking anyway.  Essentially free upgrades, or entirely free flights.  Just for joining their silly program.  Why not?<p>I do the same with hotels.