After breakfast in the EgyptAir Gienah Lounge, I walked to the Almeisan Lounge, which turned out to be almost a mirror image lounge, but provided space and tranquilly for me to get some work done during my extended layover. EgyptAir...
Review: First Class Lounge Cairo (CAI)
The only thing first class about this lounge is the name. If you thought the EgyptAir lounge in Cairo was bad, this takes “bad” to a whole different level. First Class Lounge Cairo (CAI) Terminal 3 Review I’m really...
Review: EgyptAir Gienah Lounge Cairo (CAI)
After stepping off my EgyptAir flight and then dealing with the drama at the transit desk, I was famished. Upstairs, I quickly found the Gienah Lounge, one of several EgyptAir lounges in Terminal 3. EgyptAir Gienah Lounge Review Rather...
Review: EgyptAir 787-9 Business Class
While EgyptAir has a lot to offer in terms of friendly service and a great business class seat, the unacceptable catering on my Boeing 787-9 flight from Washington to Cairo in business class really left me with a poor...
Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Houston West
Returning to the chain after a long sabbatical away, the Hyatt Regency Houston West is welcomed back to the chain. Here was my experience on a recent stay. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Review: United Club Washington Dulles (IAD – C17)
Oh what a difference a hallway makes in dividing two worlds, one in the heavens and the other in the dungeon. This review covers the sorry step-sister of the Polaris Lounge, the C17 Untied Club located directly across the...
Review: SWISS Lounge New York (JFK)
UPDATE: Swiss has moved to Terminal 1 at JFK. This lounge is now the new Wingtips Lounge and no longer a SWISS – Star Alliance Lounge. SWISS has done a marvelous job remodeling its Terminal 4 lounge at New...
Review: Avianca A320 Business Class
As long as Avianca is engaging in hygiene theatre, it is best to avoid this carrier, particular in business class. Beyond that, the deplorable hard product does not inspire confidence in the airline itself. This review covers my A320...
Review: Avianca VIP Lounge El Salvador (SAL)
My love of the Avianca VIP lounge in San Salvador can be summed up in three words: chicken tortilla soup. That made an otherwise drab lounge a rather nice place spend a very long layover in El Salvador International...
Review: AeroConnections VIP Lounge San Salvador (SAL)
If you find yourself in San Salvador (SAL) with a long layover and a Priority Pass and, the AeroConnections VIP Lounge is not a bad place to pass the time. AeroConnections VIP Lounge SAL Review The lounge is open...
Review: United Airlines Polaris Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD)
United Airlines’ new Polaris Lounge in Washington Dulles represents a huge leap forward in terms of premium cabin ground product, offering a compelling reason to choose United or Star Alliance when departing from IAD. United Airlines Polaris Lounge Washington...
Review: Copa Airlines 737-800 Business Class
From Fort Lauderdale to Panama City and again from Panama City to San Salvador, I flew on a Copa Airlines 737-800 in business class. This review will cover both flights. Copa Airlines 737-800 Business Class Review After landing from...
Review: Azul Airlines A330-900neo Business Class
My first flight on Azul Airlines was a great one. The Brazilian carrier’s new A330-900neo is comfortable in business class, service was tremendous, and the food and beverage selection was delicious. Azul Airlines A330-900neo Business Class Review Booking I...
Review: Be Relax Spa LAX (Priority Pass)
I recently checked out the Be Relax Spa in Terminal 1 at Los Angeles International Airpot (LAX), a new addition to the Priority Pass lounge network. My recommendation: allow yourself plenty of time. But it’s a nice addition, especially...
Review: Mercure São Paulo Nacoes Unidas
For $39, I found the Mercure São Paulo Nacoes Unidas to be an ideal “lounge” for my day-long layover in Brazil’s most populous city. Mercure São Paulo Nacoes Unidas Review I arrived into Guarulhos (GRU) airport at 7:55AM and...
Review: Wingtips Lounge (JFK)
If you must, you can stop by this lounge…but the Wingtips Lounge in Terminal 4 at New York JFK is not a lounge I would ever go out of my way to visit. Wingtips Lounge (JFK) Review I recently...
Review: Alaska Airlines Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
I stopped by the Alaska Airlines Lounge in Los Angeles (LAX) prior to my flight to Dallas and enjoyed lunch and coffee. It’s nice to see this lounge return to its pre-pandemic service model. Alaska Airlines Lounge Los Angeles...
Review: United Club Dallas – Fort Worth (DFW)
United Airlines has slowly re-opened its outstation lounges and most are now open. I recently had the chance to review the United Club in Dallas – Fort Worth (DFW) and walked away quite impressed. United Club Dallas / Forth...
Review: Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Market Center
I recently spent the night at the Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Market Center prior to speaking at the Travel & Adventure show. Believe it or not, it was my first time ever stay at a Hilton Garden Inn. My...
Review: Alaska Airlines A320 First Class
It’s nice to try other carriers once in awhile and I found Alaska Airlines top-notch on my flight from Los Angeles to Dalllas onboard an Airbus A320 in first class. Alaska Airlines A320 First Class Review I booked my...
