Above - United Lounge Terminal C - Near 124 - rated 4/4 stars on Lounge Buddy (which is rare) - image by Adam
My Typical Scenario Where I Have Solid Lounge Access Freely Available & Mobile Work Flexibility
My Personal Preferences for Long Layovers in Lounges If Not More Expensive, No Events to Miss, Etc.
Lounge Policy Differences Before Initial Departure vs Layovers
Factors that Determine the Ideal Connection Time:
Minimum Connection Time Determined by Airline
Airline Minimum Connection Times are Often Too Short to Make It
How Fast Can You Move in the Airport?
Do You Need to Check Bags?
The Airport Size/Efficiency You are Transiting Through
Worst Airports for On-Time Connections
Will You be Freely Accessing a Lounge? If So, Is It a Good One?
Maximum Connection Time Determined by Airline
Travel Protections (i.e. use the right credit card)
What Will Happen if You Miss a Flight?
What Will You Miss if You Have a Long Layover?
How Long Before Departure Does Boarding Stop?
Airline Reliability
Special Needs Not Possible in Flight
What To Do if You Have a Short Connection:
Don't Check Bags & Tips on Checked Bags if You Do
Skip the Lounge
If Not Too Short of a Connection, Prioritize Lounge Accessibility Over Quality
Skip the Full Mobile Office Set Up
Check Lounge Wait Times (if possible)
What To Do if You Have a Long Connection:
If Long Enough of a Connection, Prioritize Quality Over Accessibility
Engage the Full Mobile Office Set Up
Engage More Long Term Amenities
Consider Lounge Hopping
Related:
Above: Centurion Lounge at LGA - image by Adam