Is it worth paying for priority boarding?

Ugh, priority boarding… is it really worth it? That’s a question I’ve wrestled with myself, honestly. It’s not like you’re suddenly going to teleport onto the plane faster, right? I mean, the plane’s still going to take off at the same time.

But then, I remember that one time, you know, the time I was hauling my gigantic backpack crammed full of, well, everything – a week’s worth of clothes for a conference, my laptop, a camera, the whole shebang. It was practically a small pony. Trying to squeeze that beast under the seat was like trying to wrestle a greased pig. And you know what happened? Yep, gate-checked. Thirty minutes of stress, then another fifteen minutes waiting at baggage claim. That delay almost made me miss my connection! That’s where the value of priority boarding clicked for me. The guaranteed overhead bin space? Total lifesaver. No more sweating bullets, no more frantic apologies to fellow passengers.

Now, if I’m just travelling light with a small backpack, eh, probably not worth it. It’s a little extra money for a small convenience, you know? But that experience with the giant backpack? Definitely changed my perspective. I’m still not convinced it’s a necessity for everyone, but for me, sometimes, it’s totally worth it to avoid that whole stressful ordeal. I’d rather spend a few extra bucks than risk missing a connection! So, it really depends— on how much you value your time and your sanity, I guess.