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...
New Air Canada Lounge At SFO Blows Me Away!

I stopped by the new Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in San Francisco (SFO) earlier this week and was blown away by how nice it was. What a treat this lounge will be to Star Alliance Gold and business...
Oneworld Lounge Hopping In Singapore: A Foodie’s Delight

Singapore Changi International Airport is not only home to a number of superb Singapore Airlines lounges, but also five different oneworld lounges, all worth visiting (though some more than others). I enjoyed many delicious meals during my 18-hour layover...
First Look: United Club Newark Terminal A

United Airlines has opened a beautiful new lounge in the brand new Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport. United Club Newark Terminal A – First Look The old Continental-era lounge in the old Terminal A was functional, but...
Hard Hat Tour: New United Club Lounge In Denver

United Airlines is preparing to open a new club lounge in the A-Concourse later this year in Denver and I had a chance to take a hard hat tour to view the progress yesterday. Let’s take a look. A...
Hilarious: How A Passenger Took Revenge On Man Who Put His Feet Up On Couch In United Airlines Lounge

Lounge Etiquette 101: don’t put your feet on the furniture. When one man decided to take a snooze on a couch and put up his feet in a United Airlines lounge, another passenger took revenge in a hilarious and...
Lout Performs Full Body Workout In First Class Lounge

I left out one detail of my review of the Chelsea First Class Lounge at New York JFK: apparently it also is a makeshift gym for restless passengers like the lout who decided to do a full body workout...
Nothing Says “Classy” Like Vending Machines In 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...
Did The Middle Class Ruin Airport Lounges?

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

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

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

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...
Insane: Delta SkyClub Crowding Getting Worse

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...
American Express Lounge Relief From Capital One, Chase

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

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...
Star Alliance Lounge LAX Has 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...
Beautiful New Air France Schengen Lounge In Paris Terminal 2F

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...
Sauna Showdown: Air France Vs. 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...
Which Oneworld Lounge In London Heathrow Terminal 3 Is Best?

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...
How Airport Lounges Are Adapting To Our New World…

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...