I did the same thing, travelled like mad until 2000, then I retired. Now I’ve got something new going and I’m traveling again, but on United. I’m in the back of the plane.

You really haven’t been flying lately… All of the airlines now have kiosks where you can insert your credit card, look up your flight, and print your boarding pass - all in about a minute. Thus, you can bypass the lines. Checked bags can be handled easily as well.