How would you handle a rude passenger in the confined space of an airline lounge? First, an explanation on the title. I try hard not to ever generalize in a negative way, but I don’t think there is anything...
Exquisite Meal In Qantas First Class Lounge At LAX
Air France first class passengers use the Qantas First Class lounge at LAX rather than the Korean Airlines First Class lounge. Little has changed from my last visit, so a new review is not necessary. But I do want...
My Top 10 Lounges In 2018
As 2018 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 2018. 10. Marco Polo Club – Venice (VCE) I appreciated that...
The Most Important Thing In An Airport Lounge Is…The Coffee
I have come to the realization that coffee is the most important thing in an airport lounge. Nice food is appreciated. High speed wi-fi is helpful. Comfortable seating is applauded. But if I had to choose just one thing...
The Death of Airline Lounge “Memberships” Makes American Express Platinum More Attractive
With American, Delta, and United cracking down on how/when “members” can use their lounges, I question whether membership is even the correct term to describe what airlines now offer. Think about it. If you’re a member of a gym,...
Still My Favorite Business Class Lounge In Frankfurt
I’ve written before about the first class-turned-business class Lufthansa lounge in Frankfurt. That remains my go-to lounge every time I transit via Frankfurt. Located in Terminal 1 in the A Concourse near Gate A26, this lounge used to be...
The Free Lounge For Everyone At Paris CDG
If you’re transiting through Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and have some time on your hands, a new lounge offers relaxation and comfort…for free. Called Instant Paris, this “public transit lounge” is located in Terminal 2E (Air France). It is...
Which Priority Pass Lounge In Washington Dulles Is Best?
With the addition of the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse to the portfolio, Washington Dulles (IAD) now offers four Priority Pass lounges. Which one is best? The four lounges include: Air France/KLM Lounge British Airways Galleries Lounge Turkish Airlines Lounge Virgin...
UPDATE: Official Delta Response To Lounge Denial Incident
Last week, Delta agents denied me access to the LAX Sky Club in Terminal 2, even though I was traveling on an international business class ticket. Now Delta has officially weighed in on the issue. The day after the...
My New Favorite AMEX Centurion Lounge
Mexico City is home to my new favorite American Express Centurion Lounge. I enjoyed a great massage, shoe shine, haircut, and meal between Aeromexico flights. Talk about a productive layover! The Mexico City AMEX lounges are run a bit...
The BEST Airport Lounge Breakfast I’ve Ever Had…
I am careful to throw around the “best” adjective, but I cannot think of a better lounge breakfast than I had at the Delta Sky Club at LAX earlier this week. If you know me, you know I love...
Three Filet Mignons in 24 Hours on Lufthansa
One of the joys of Lufthansa’s first class lounges are the excellent dining choices in Munich and Frankfurt. I’ve written before about enjoying a filet mignon for breakfast in the Lufthansa First Class Terminal in Frankfurt. A filet with...
A New Airport Lounge With A Sauna
I’ve written about the sauna available inside the Finnair Lounge in Helsinki before. Now another airport lounge, this one nearly 1,200 miles away, offers not just one, but two saunas. This lounge is in Paris. It’s in the new...
First Look At Beautiful New SWISS “Lounge Center A” In Zurich
SWISS has unveiled beautiful new Business Class and Senator lounges for short-haul passengers at Zurich Airport. The new Lounge Center A opened earlier this month and is intended to make passengers feel “genuinely” at home. The design and interior of both...
Impressive: New Air France Business Class Lounge at CDG
The new Air France Business Class Lounge in Hall L of Terminal 2E at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is now fully open. It’s beautiful. The lounge is over 34,000 feet square feet and includes exceptional amenities and finishes. Let’s...
Pictures: New Star Alliance Lounge In Rome (FCO)
Star Alliance has opened a new lounge in Rome Fiumicino (FCO), creating a unified lounge for the 17 Star Alliance members that serve The Eternal City. Well, sort of unified. The lounge is located on the upper level of Boarding...
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...
Dining and Bar Menus at United Polaris Houston (IAH) Lounge
The new United Airlines Polaris Lounge at Houston (IAH) offers a great mix of a la carte dining options and adult beverages. I’ve consolidated both menus into this post. First, note that all food and drink are complimentary. Tipping...
Pictures From New United Polaris Lounge In Houston
United will open its fourth Polaris Lounge on Friday, this one in Houston (IAH). United describes its latest addition to the Polaris Lounge portfolio as akin to a “boutique hotel”. Indeed, at 12K square feet the lounge is far...
