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Category Archives: Airport Lounges

Airport LoungesAmerican Airlines

Nothing Says “Classy” Like Vending Machines In Airline Lounges…

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 19, 2022December 19, 2022 33 Comments
Vending Machines Airline Lounges

Is it appropriate for an airline to sell food and drinks in vending machines in its airline lounges or is this simply tacky? Vending Machines In American Airlines’ Lounges I am now a United Club member and have used...

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Airport Lounges

Did The Middle Class Ruin Airport Lounges?

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 3, 2022December 3, 2022 49 Comments
Middle Class Airport Lounge

A headline in The Telegraph makes a bold assertion: the middle class has ruined airport lounges. Is there any merit to this charge? Don’t Blame Middle Class For Subpar Airport Lounge Experience… Here is how The Telegraph summarizes the...

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Airport LoungesQatar Airways

Is Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Lounge Best Business Class Lounge In The World?

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 23, 2022November 23, 2022 24 Comments

Based upon the comments in my review, it seems that no major business class lounge divides readers more than Qatar Airways’ Al Mourjan Business Class Lounge in Doha. I’m firmly in the fan camp and would even put this...

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Airport LoungesUnited Airlines

Dear Fellow United Flyers, Let’s Not Ruin The New Lounge Concept

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 7, 2022November 7, 2022 47 Comments
United Lounge Denver

To my dear fellow flyers on United Airlines, let’s not mess up the great innovation United has introduced in Denver via its Club Fly Lounge. Moderation is key. New United Lounge Concept In Denver Requires Our Cooperation United Airlines...

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Airport Lounges

What Is The Value Of A Lounge That Is So Crowded You Cannot Enter It?

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 1, 2022October 1, 2022 37 Comments
Lounge Crowding Gatwick

A couple of observations from my time in London Gatwick. We may rue crowded lounges in the USA, but at least we can generally squeeze into them…or at least stand in line outside. But the lounge crowding at London...

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Airport LoungesDelta Air Lines

Insane: Delta SkyClub Crowding Getting Worse

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 9, 2022July 9, 2022 51 Comments
Delta SkyClub Crowding

I love the concept of an airport lounge as a tranquil oasis away from busy crowds, but that is not the case at many airport lounges this summer. Delta Air Lines, with its close lounge access partnership with American...

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Airport LoungesAmerican ExpressCapital OneChase

American Express Lounge Relief From Capital One, Chase

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 21, 2021November 21, 2021 9 Comments
capital one lounge dfw

American Express Platinum cardholders have seen annual fee increases and restrictions due to the popularity of the Centurion Lounge, but now Capital One and Chase are poised to ease those crowds.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...

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Air CanadaAirport LoungesLos Angeles LAX

Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge At LAX Now Reopen – Great News For United Star Gold Flyers

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 9, 2021October 9, 2021 9 Comments
Air Canada Lounge LAX Food

Air Canada has quietly re-opened the doors of its Maple Leaf Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), presenting a convenient lounge option for many Star Alliance Gold flyers on United Airlines. Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge LAX Open...

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Airport LoungesLos Angeles LAXStar Alliance

Star Alliance Lounge LAX Has Reopened!

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 23, 2021August 24, 2021 32 Comments
LAX Star Alliance Lounge Reopened

I am elated to report that the Star Alliance Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has now reopened and continues to offer exceptional comfort and tasty food and drink in a tranquil environment. Star Alliance Lounge LAX Now...

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Air FranceAirport Lounges

Beautiful New Air France Schengen Lounge In Paris Terminal 2F

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 20, 2021August 19, 2021 5 Comments

Air France has revealed its beautiful new Schengen Lounge in Terminal 2F at Paris (CDG) that is simply stunning. Kudos to Air France for making airport lounges sexy once again. Beautiful Air France 2F Lounge In Paris (CDG) For...

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Airport LoungesUnited AirlinesUnited Club

My Five Favorite United Clubs

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 1, 2020October 1, 2020 31 Comments
Favorite United Clubs

Earlier today I published a review of 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...

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Airport Lounges

Sauna Showdown: Air France Vs. Finnair

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 8, 2020October 2, 2022 11 Comments
Sauna Air France Finnair

So who offers the better airport lounge sauna, Air France or Finnair? I put both to the test earlier this year. Airport Sauna: Air France Vs. Finnair You can check out my reviews of both saunas below: Air France...

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Airport LoungesLondon Heathrow LHROneWorld

Which Oneworld Lounge In London Heathrow Terminal 3 Is Best?

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 7, 2020August 7, 2020 13 Comments

When you fly on a oneworld carrier out of Terminal 3 at London Heathrow, you have many choices when  it comes to a lounge. Which on is best? While I have a personal answer, it really depends upon what...

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Airport Lounges

How Airport Lounges Are Adapting To Our New World…

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 18, 2020March 18, 2020 6 Comments
Turkish Airlines Lounge Hygiene

Airport lounges are adjusting to the our new world by reducing shared spaces, especially those involving food. I flew though Istanbul Sunday and spent a few hours in the Turkish Airlines Business lounge, one of my favorite lounges in...

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Airport LoungesAmerican Express

Now Open: American Express Centurion Lounge Los Angeles

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 9, 2020March 9, 2020 3 Comments
AMEX Lounge LAX Pictures

The American Express Centurion Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is now open and looks great. American Express Centurion Lounge LAX Hours + Location Hours of operation will be daily from from 6:30AM until 11:00PM. While not surprising...

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Airport LoungesTurkish Airlines

The Turkish Airlines Lounge In Istanbul Is Simply Outstanding

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 14, 2020February 14, 2020 35 Comments
Turkish Airlines Istanbul Lounge Overnight

After arriving from Frankfurt aboard the A321neo, I had an extended layover in Istanbul before my connection to Atlanta. I decided to spend the night in the lounge instead of leaving the airport, a decision I did not regret....

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Airport LoungesYear in Review

My Top 10 Lounges In 2019

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 30, 2019December 30, 2019 8 Comments
Top 10 Lounges 2019

As 2019 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on the 10 best airport lounges I visited in 2019. Note, this is my “top 10” list, but only my...

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Airport LoungesAmerican Express

An Eerily Quiet American Express Lounge…

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 17, 2019December 17, 2019 18 Comments
American Express Lounge Empty

I’ve long complained about overcrowding in American Express Centurion lounges. But now I’ve found the key to avoiding any crowds. I spent 30 minutes in the San Francisco Centurion Lounge last week…and it was virtually empty. That’s unheard of...

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Airport LoungesAmerican Express

Sad: American Express Centurion Lounge Crowding Getting Worse

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 2, 2019November 3, 2019 133 Comments

I don’t know about you, but American Express Centurion Lounge crowding has been particularly bad lately for me. Sadly, it may not even be feasible for American Express to take more drastic action to curb the crowds. But it...

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Airport LoungesPriority Pass

Wow: Turkish Lounge In Istanbul Is Not The Only Game In Town…

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 18, 2019October 18, 2019 3 Comments
IGA Lounge Istanbul

I recently did something I had never done before. I flew out of Istanbul and it wasn’t on Turkish Airlines. That meant a whole new lounge experience. Recently, I was in Istanbul for a couple days on business and...

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