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
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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
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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!
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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
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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...
My Five Favorite United Clubs
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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...
Sauna Showdown: Air France Vs. Finnair
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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?
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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…
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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...
Now Open: American Express Centurion Lounge Los Angeles
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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...
The Turkish Airlines Lounge In Istanbul Is Simply Outstanding
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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....
My Top 10 Lounges In 2019
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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...
An Eerily Quiet American Express Lounge…
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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...
Sad: American Express Centurion Lounge Crowding Getting Worse
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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...
Wow: Turkish Lounge In Istanbul Is Not The Only Game In Town…
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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...
Alaska Airlines Simultaneously Delights And Disappoints
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Alaska Airlines has made impressive upgrades to its LAX lounge. But why limit coffee? Why oh why? I recently stopped by the Alaska Lounge in Terminal 6 at Los Angeles International Airport. I was very pleasantly surprised that it...
The Updated SAS Gold Lounge In Copenhagen Is Superb!
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After a day in Berlin, I flew to Copenhagen where I spent the night before continuing on to Reykjavík the next day. That gave me plenty of time to check out the beautifully refurbished SAS Gold Lounge. One way...
The Solution To My Orange Juice Woes In Hotels and Airport Lounges
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The solution to my orange juice woes was right under my nose…literally. Ok, I think we need a disclaimer to start. This is one of the ultimate first world problems. But that’s what this blog is about, so let’s...
Lounge Hopping In KUL
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I had a long layover between flights in Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and used the time to sample a trio of lounges. I spent the bulk of my time in the Malaysia Airlines Golden Satellite Business Lounge. My last two...
I’ve Fallen In Love With A New First Class Lounge!
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After so many years flying the most aspirational first class products and visiting the best first class lounges, I finally found the opportunity to visit a new one in Hong Kong…and instantly fell in love. Last time I flew...