I arrive 30 minutes before boarding, sail through security, and work on the internet on a plane. I don’t check a bag, either, so I’m out in twenty reliably enough that I can call a car when I deplane. Unless you live in San Francisco or LA, loyalty programmes probably mean you’ll default to taking a flight between cities.
(Saying this as someone who likes flying, loves trains and dislikes driving.)
(Saying this as someone who likes flying, loves trains and dislikes driving.)