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Let\u2019s be honest:<\/span> A crowded airport lounge<\/a> without a seat in sight is usually less appealing than an empty gate area. Over the past decade, an influx of travelers with club access has led to overcrowding, long wait lists, and a diminished (read: not luxurious) experience.<\/p>\n

However, a version of commercial air travel\u2014often hidden from public view and inaccessible to even premium credit card holders\u2014has emerged. This more private, preflight experience<\/a> is essential for the affluent business traveler, says Rob Karp, founder and CEO of travel consultancy firm MilesAhead<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat we\u2019re seeing now is a correction: tiered access, differentiated spaces, and new incentives to spend or commit more to a particular airline,\u201d Karp notes. Business travelers are looking to optimize time and minimize stress\u2014and they\u2019re willing to pay for it. That means sitting down for a proper meal, taking a call in a quiet, uninterrupted setting, or even squeezing in a quick spa treatment<\/a> before boarding.<\/p>\n

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