Just a warning to those of you flying Aeromexico or on a SkyTeam carrier from Mexico City (MEX): two flagship lounges are closed for 11 months with few viable alternatives. Aeromexico Closed Both Flagship Lounges In Mexico City Both...
American Airlines Rolls Out “Spring Flavor Awakening” In Admirals Club Lounges

American Airlines is rolling out new seasonal menus in its network of Admirals Club airport lounges, another sign that it is taking seriously its commitment to invest in its premium product. New Spring Menus In American Airlines Admirals Club...
Cathay Pacific’s The Pier: The Best Business Class Lounge In The World?

I began my trip back home from Hong Kong with a visit to the many oneworld lounges in Hong Kong, but one stood out in particular: Cathay Pacific’s The Pier Business Class Lounge is a stunning lounge with excellent...
I Visited All 9 Delta Sky Clubs In Atlanta…In 3 Hours!

After arriving in Atlanta, I had six hours before my connection to Seoul. I decided to challenge myself by visiting all nine Delta Sky Club airport lounges. A couple of clear favorites emerged. Which Delta Air Lines Sky Club...
Airport Lounges Will Soon Be Far More Difficult To Access

We know new rules limiting Delta Sky Club access will soon come into effect, but I predict now that we will see much more in the months ahead across airline, credit card, and other airport lounges. Tightening Airport Lounges...
Delta One Lounge JFK: Simply Outstanding

I flew Delta One from New York to Los Angeles and got to check out the Delta One Lounge at JFK prior to my flight…wow, it was outstanding and outshines its peers in many ways. Delta One Lounge JFK:...
A Premium Breakfast In LAX Delta Sky Club

I’m on the final portion of my SAS Million Mile Bonus trip, with a quick trip to Mexico that I’m sharing about real-time style. After arriving at LAX before the sun rose, Augustine and I headed to the Delta...
My Five Favorite United Clubs

I recently had a chance to revisit the United Club at Washington National Airport. It’s a beautiful club and in terms of architecture, my absolute favorite of all United Clubs. I thought it might be fun to compile a...
First Look: Delta One Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)

Delta Air Lines opens its Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on October 10, 2024. Here’s a first look a the new lounge, including photos and key information. Delta One Lounge LAX Photos Let’s start with...
5 Lounges. 4 Security Screenings. My Post-Birthday Rebound At London Heathrow

Yesterday, I lamented my rather pitiful birthday evening stranded at London Heathrow Airport, but things took a positive turn the next day thanks to my business class boarding pass on British Airways and my oneworld Emerald status. It turned out...
Fine Coffee + Espresso Martini In JAL First Class Lounge Tokyo Haneda

If you ever have the chance to visit the JAL First Class Lounge in Tokyo Haneda, be sure to head upstairs to the Salon section for some excellent pour-over coffee or a refreshing espresso martini. The Espresso Martini Coffee...
“1K Karen” Loads Her Ziploc Bags With Cheese From United Club, Asks For More “To Go”

This is why we can’t have nice things… A reader sent me a report of a fellow traveler loading her ziploc bags with food she pilfered from a United Airlines club lounge in London. Such tacky behavior should be...
Oblivious Doctor Annoys Entire Air Canada Lounge With His Loud Phone Conversation

During my recent visit to the Air Canada Lounge in Los Angeles (LAX), a self-important doctor decided to pace the lounge while on a loud phone call. Are these people really that clueless? Doctor Thinks We All Want To...
SkyTeam Lounge Burns Down In Istanbul

A mysterious fire broke out in the SkyTeam lounge at Istanbul Airport, causing extreme damage inside and outside the lounge. The lounge will be closed for an indefinite period. Fires Shutters SkyTeam Lounge In Istanbul Video shows flames pouring...
Pictures: Chase Sapphire Lounge New York LaGuardia (LGA) + Reserve Suites

The Chase Sapphire Lounge in New York LaGuardia (LGA) is now open and it looks like a beautiful lounge space with an excellent menu of amenities, including a new uber-premium section called Reserve Suites. Chase Sapphire Lounge Now Open...
Uh-Oh: New Capital One Lounge In Denver Has Lines Out The Door And A Waiting List

Hello from Denver. I ran into an unexpected snafu this afternoon while trying to visit the new Capital Lounge in Denver: a gaggle of people and a waiting list to get in. Hopefully, this is not a sign of...
Beautiful: New AA Admirals Club In Denver

I had a chance to visit the brand new American Airlines Admirals Club in Denver this week and walked away very impressed. AA has done a tremendous job with this lounge, which marks a huge leap forward in design...
First Look: United Club Newark C74 Reopens After Renovation

United Airlines has opened its refurbished C74 club in Newark, thus completing its EWR lounge project with three new lounges in the last 18 months. Let’s explore the details of the new lounge. United Club C74 Newark Open Once...
A Family Lunch In United Polaris Lounge LAX

Unsure of how the onboard cuisine would be ahead of our trip to London, my family enjoyed a nice lunch in the United Polaris Lounge at LAX. This lounge really is a value-add to flying United and Star Alliance...
Newark Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Is Closed…Permanently?

I feel somewhat foolish for deliberately scheduling in a long layover in Newark to visit the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse…only to find that it is closed. While the closure officially appears temporary, my hunch says the closure is permanent. Virgin...