The late morning is a great time to to visit the Singapore Airlines SilverKris lounge in London Heathrow (LHR) T2. I nearly had it to myself. The lounge is open daily from 7:15a.m. to 10:00p.m. and I’m sure it...
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge London (LHR)
In theory, I love this lounge. It has all the elements of an airport lounge that I love. In practice, however, I found the lounge to be very overcrowded. It seems I visited at the wrong time of day… The...
Review: No1 Lounge – London Heathrow T3 (LHR)
The No1 Lounge in Terminal 3 at London Heathrow is a decent Priority Pass Lounge that is worth a visit if you want a light meal before your flight. Having had quite enough of the British Airways Galleries Lounge...
Review: British Airways Galleries Lounge – London Heathrow T3 (LHR)
I’m going to keep this one brief: stay away. In a terminal in which your oneworld business class ticket can get you into the American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas lounges (all superior choices), there is little need to...
Review: Pura Indah Lounge Jakarta (CGK)
The Pura Indah Business Class Lounge in Jakarta (CGK) was crowded and warm, with unusable wi-fi internet and food that looked like it had been sitting out for too long. This is a Priority Pass lounge to avoid. Seating...
Review: Premier Lounge Jakarta (CGK)
The best thing this Priority Pass lounge has going for it is the spa inside. That’s worth a visit, even if you skip the food and drink. In terms of Priority Pass lounges, this one rates above average. Dark...
Review: JAL First Class Lounge Tokyo (NRT)
The Japan Airlines First Class Lounge in Tokyo Narita (NRT) is a great business class lounge…but doesn’t cut it as a first class lounge. Even though this review is from 2016, a report from View from the Wing only...
Review: Premium Lounge Guangzhou (CAN)
The Premium Lounge in Guangzhou has great coffee. That’s enough to earn this Priority Pass lounge high marks in my book. You actually have quite a choice now of lounges in Guangzhou (CAN). Six, to be exact. In addition...
Review: Malaysia Airlines Business Class Lounge Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
The newly-remodeled Malaysia Airlines Busniess Class Lounge at Kuala Lumpur’s satellite terminal is a HUGE improvement over the former business class lounge. The lounge is located directly above the tram stop, though getting there requires a bit of walking...
A “Real” Review of the United Polaris Lounge in SFO
My recent review of new United Polaris Lounge at SFO drew a couple critical comments that it was not “genuine” because pictures were taken prior to the public opening. I dismissed those concerns due to the enormous size of...
Pros and Cons of the New Malaysia Airlines First Class Lounge
The Malaysia Airlines First Class Golden Lounge in Kuala Lumpr (KUL) is open after an extended remodel. It’s still a nice lounge…but not as nice as before, in my opinion. Let’s start with the pros of the new lounge....
A Tremendous Priority Pass Lounge in Venice
The Marco Polo Club at Venice Airport is an exceptional lounge with great amenities. We had allowed plenty of time to drive from the Dolomites down to Venice and arrived with some time to spare before our EasyJet flight...
Dining and Bar Menus at United Polaris SFO Lounge
The new United Airlines Polaris Lounge at SFO offers a great mix of a la carte dining options and adult beverages. I’ve consolidated all the menus in this post. First, note that all food and drink are complimentary. Tipping...
Review: SWISS First Class Lounge Zurich (A Gates)
SWISS recently opened a beautiful new lounge in the A Gates area of Zurich Airport (ZRH). Here’s a detailed review. For questions on access, read this. The lounge is open daily from 5:30a to 10:30p and seats 86 people....
Review: Lufthansa First Class Lounge Munich (MUC)
Lufthansa’s First Class Lounge in Munich has one advantage over its counterpart in Frankfurt. That’s a beautiful outdoor terrace that serves as a tranquil place to relax before your flight. Other than that, though, it is just like the...
Stunning: Pictures from the New SWISS First Class Lounge in Zurich
Leave it to SWISS to create a sophisticated, beautiful new first class lounge now open in the A Gates (Schengen) area of Zurich Airport. Like the E-Gates First Class Lounge, the bar design resembles a plane fuselage–made of beautiful...
New Lufthansa First Class Lounge in Munich is Excellent
The recently-opened Lufthansa First Class Lounge in Munich’s Satellite Terminal 2 is top-notch. It’s not that the design style is different than the old one. Rather, it is a testament to Lufthansa’s enduring quality as a top-tier carrier. >...
Nice Upgrades at Lufthansa Welcome Lounge in Frankfurt
Small touches can make a big difference. Just a few small upgrades the the Lufthansa Welcome Lounge in Frankfurt really elevated the experience…for me at least. The upgrades: a new coffee machine with Lavazza coffee beans, new Staub cast...
Review: Qantas Club Melbourne (MEL)
The domestic Qantas Club in Melbourne is a perfect example of what U.S. airlines should aspire to. It wasn’t over the top, but featured everything I am looking for in a domestic lounge. Let’s start with a construction update....
Review: Singapore Airlines Private Room (SIN)
The Private Room at Singapore’s Changi International Airport offers both tranquility and fine dining to Singapore Airlines’ first-class passengers. First, though, we had to find it. We arrived from San Francisco at 1am and were on our own in...
