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Review: United Polaris Lounge Newark (EWR)
The United Airlines Polaris Lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) has expanded and is now better able to handle the peak-day afternoon rush, as I experienced during a recent late afternoon visit. United Polaris Lounge Newark Review (EWR) I’m updating my comprehensive review below because the lounge has changed...
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Review: Lufthansa Business Lounge London Heathrow (LHR)
Background and Location Before my SAS flight to Oslo, I visited the Lufthansa Business Lounge at London Heathrow.…
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Review: SAS Lounge Stockholm (ARN)
Background and Location Before my flight to Copenhagen on SAS from Stockholm Arlanda Airport, I stopped by the…
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Review: Delta One Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
Here’s a brief update to my full review from last year, with this bottom line: the Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport remains just as great as ever and it’s easily my favorite lounge at LAX. I used this lounge ahead of my Los Angeles – Atlanta flight,...
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Stuck at DFW? The Unique Guide to Hotels, Lounges & Surviving a Long Layover 2026
Guide to DFW Airport: As someone who passes through DFW regularly, I’ve spent plenty of time testing the airport’s transit infrastructure, lounges, hotels, restaurants, and shopping options to create this guide. Whether you’re trying to survive an overnight delay or […]
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Review: American Express Stockholm Restaurant Lounge
Location and Access Before my flight from Stockholm to Copenhagen on SAS, I was able to access the…
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Review: Air India Maharaja Lounge San Francisco (SFO)
I had a chance to stop by the new Air India Maharaja Lounge in San Francisco (SFO) during a recent layover and enjoyed a nice Indian dinner in this small but impressive lounge. Air India Maharaja Lounge San Francisco Review (SFO) Air India has opened its own lounge in the...
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First look: Alaska’s stunning new Portland lounge
Alaska Airlines is opening a brand-new lounge in Portland that’ll quickly become the nicest premium outpost in the…
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Review: Aspire Lounge San Diego (SAN)…Stay Away
I’m going to make this very easy for you: San Diego International Airport is a hot mess right now and the Aspire Lounge is a perfect example: packed to the gills with vultures hovering over the buffet with food that you (hopefully) would never eat at home. Aspire Lounge San...
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Review: Travel Club Lounge Chennai Terminal 2
Prior to our flight to Hong Kong, we spent a bit of time at the Travel Club Lounge Chennai Terminal 2. This is a fair lounge overall; not crowded and certainly a step-up over what used to pass for a lounge.  IMPORTANT NOTE: the lounge actually consists of two separate...
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Review: SWISS Senator Lounge Zurich (ZRH)
The SWISS Senator Lounge in the E Gates of Zurich Airport (ZRH) is a fantastic Star Gold lounge with delicious food and a lovely terrace. SWISS Senator Lounge Zurich Review (ZRH – E Gates) We hit roadwork on A1 on the drive into Zurich and ended up with only 20...
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Review : Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge  – Montreal (YUL), Transborder Concourse
Needs a refresh….soon The summary The Maple Leaf Lounge is located near gates 73 and 74 in Montreal’s Transborder concourse, which is only accessible to US-bound travelers. It is directly across from the Air Canada Cafe. I was in the Air Canada Café before checking out the “traditional” Maple Leaf...
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Review – Primeclass Business Lounge Riga (RIX)
Location and Entrance For travellers departing from Riga International Airport (RIX), the good news is that there is only one…
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Review: Lufthansa Lounge London Heathrow (LHR)
The Lufthansa Lounge in London Heathrow is functional and practical for Star Alliance flyers departing from Terminal 2A and had a surprise that made me laugh out loud. Lufthansa Lounge London Review (LHR) During my long day in T2, my friend and I made our way from the United Club...
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Lounge Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Express (YYZ – Terminal 1, Gates F84-F99)
While flying to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), I had the chance to check…