Simoncorbett,
Id never say going through the airport is a relaxing time, probably pretty stressful, number of things we have had go wrong over the years,
Suitcase lost on arrival at Las Vegas,bags jammed in XRAY machine, almost missed connecting flt JFK. Connecting flight from MIA to MCO tickets wrongly related to Gran Cayman, almost missed correct flight.
Split suitcase BHX,boarding ticket wrong details printed Rome, 14 hr delay LHR weather, I could go on and on !
Love flying but the stress especially when the kids were younger of getting to the plane
Nigel