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...
How AMEX Botched The Priority Pass Restaurant Issue

While American Express is perfectly free to tinker with its Priority Pass benefit, its choice to eliminate all restaurants with such short notice represents a foolish and short-sighted move. Effective August 01, 2019, you will no longer be able...
The World’s Best Plaza Premium Lounge Is In Rome…

Plaza Premium offers a network of lounges around the world. And while I’ve visited many of them, I’ve never been to one I enjoyed as much as Rome. Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is not my favorite airport in the world. But...
Priority Pass Model Could Enhance WeWork, American Express Platinum
American Express recently added a WeWork membership to their Platinum card benefits. But the coworking program could be improved if they followed the Priority Pass model. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Review: Rock & Brews LAX (Priority Pass Restaurant)

My son and I had lunch at Rock & Brews on Saturday in Terminal 1 of LAX. This is a GREAT Priority Pass restaurant. We arrived around 1:30 PM for lunch and were promptly seated. The restaurant was pleasantly...
Review: Coral Lounge Don Muang International Airport, Bangkok

My credit cards give me a membership in the Priority Pass program which allows me to use lounges all over the world. But Don Muang International in Bangkok, the discounter hub is not where you’d expect to find one....
Review: Aspire Lounge London Heathrow (LHR – T5)

I complained about the crowding in the British Airways’ T5 Galleries Lounge last week, but that was like a New York subway compared to the nearby Tokyo Subway, aka Aspire Lounge. In fact, I’ve never been in a more...
Review: P.F. Chang’s LAX (Priority Pass Restaurant)

Thanks to my forgotten passport, I had a chance eat dinner at P.F. Chang’s last week in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX. This restaurant is the latest addition to the Priority Pass portfolio at LAX, which makes...
Review: Miracle Lounge Bangkok (BKK)

While Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) actually has nine Miracle Lounges throughout its terminals, this review will give you a good sense of what to expect at any of them. These are all Priority Pass lounges and also contract with many airlines...
Another New Priority Pass Restaurant At LAX

LAX just lost two Priority Pass restaurants, but has bounced back with a new one. Last month Campanile, in Terminal 4, left the Priority Pass program after a disastrous debut. Earlier this month, Priority Pass announced that Barney’s Beanery,...
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,...
Review: The Library Lounge Nice Airport (NCE)

The Library Lounge in Nice Airport, a Priority Pass lounge, offers a quiet work environment, but not much in the area of food. I did not deliberately arrive early, but with light traffic found myself at Nice Airport about...
Restaurant Dumps Priority Pass At LAX

It was only the week before last that I offered a review of Campanile, a restaurant in Terminal 4 at LAX. At the time, Campanile was Priority Pass’s latest addition. But the restaurant has quietly been removed from the Priority...
Review: Campanile LAX (Priority Pass Restaurant)

I deliberately arrived at LAX a bit earlier before my last flight flight in order to test out Campanile, a new Priority Pass restaurant in Terminal 4. There was no wait for a table and since time was limited,...
Review: Air France Lounge Frankfurt (FRA)

Before my KLM flight to Amsterdam, I had a half hour to check out the Air France Lounge in Frankfurt’s Terminal 2. Note this lounge is also a Priority Pass lounge, but was not crowded at all around 6:30...
Review: Petra Lounge Amman (AMM)

An alternative Priority Pass option to the larger Royal Jordanian Crown Lounge, the Petra Lounge offers comfort and food, but I’d stick to the RJ lounge. You’ll find this 24/7 lounge near Gate 208 in the north pier of...
Review: Dilmun Lounge Bahrain (BAH)

During my long layover in Bahrain I took a few moments to visit one of the airport’s Priority Pass lounges, called the Dilmun Lounge. It is located near Gate 16 on the departures level and open 24/7. Lounge amenties included:...
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...
Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Washington Dulles (IAD)

The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in Washington Dulles is now a Priority Pass lounge. A nice one at that. For Priority Pass members, it is available daily from 6:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Your membership card technically gives you three...
A Real Review Of New Priority Pass Restaurant At LAX

Last time I tried to eat at Barney’s Beanery, the new Priority Restaurant in Terminal 2 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the cook had gone home early. That should been a sign onto me to stay away… I...