> Which ones have that been, and when? Personally, I find Zurich and Munich do a great job of isolating the slog of security from the rest of the airport exper

> Which ones have that been, and when? Personally, I find Zurich and Munich do a great job of isolating the slog of security from the rest of the airport experience. Yes, you still have to deal with much of the same security theater as in US airports, but once you're past that you can relax in a nicely apportioned environment. As for overall feel, though, I like Turkish airports the best. Unlike the US and EU, the security there is more than theater. They actually scan your bags before you enter the terminal (and, you know, stand in crowded queues with everyone else and their bags). Ataturk's domestic terminal is something straight out of the 80s, and its age shows, but somehow it's still more relaxed and better laid out than most US airports. The Ataturk international airport, on the other hand, and especially the Star Alliance lounge, is a stunning environment.