Adam Stuart

Avid traveler/lounge aficionado, who looks to maximize the fun while traveling. The journey can be as fun as the destination!
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Review: United Club – Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Lounge epitomizes United’s mid-2010s design motif, has excellent breakfast buffet, a dining area that is apart from the main lounge, and a friendly staff. The summary The lounge is to the left of the escalators that passengers descend from when accessing the C concourse gates in Terminal 1. The gates...
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Review: Air France Lounge at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), Terminal E
The Air France Lounge in Boston is vastly improved after a much needed renovation The summary Located near where Terminal C adjoins Terminal E, the Air France Lounge recently reopened after a much needed renovation. The previous iteration was dated and dreary and did not reflect well on Air France....
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Review: The Lounge Boston (BOS) – Terminal C
Functional, featureless, with a nice buffet. The only lounge (for now) in Boston Logan’s Terminal C has a decent breakfast buffet, but the entire lounge has a makeshift, temporary feel. The summary This is an independent Priority Pass lounge that is also open to qualified Etihad passengers. It is located...
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Review: United Polaris Lounge, Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
The first Polaris Lounge reborn with a fresh look, an elegant dining room, and a speakeasy style bar The revamped Polaris Lounge at Chicago O’Hare shines with new furnishings, an elegant dining room, and a second “speakeasy” style bar which sets it apart from the other Polaris Lounges in the...
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One Mile at a Time
Planning A Last Minute Trip With My Dad: Japan, Morocco, Or…?
I’m planning on taking my dad on a trip in around a week, though I can’t seem to decide where to take him. I’m considering Japan, Morocco, or…? I’ll let you guys tell me what you’d most enjoy reading about!
TravelUpdate
Does anyone remember the stunning Boeing 747-400?
The Boeing 747-400 is a long-range airliner which first flew on 29 April 1988. Northwest Airlines was the…
Plane ‘n Simple
Airbus Issues Largest A320 Recall in Company History: What Travelers Need to Know About the 6,000 Jet Global Grounding
If you’re traveling this Thanksgiving weekend, there’s a good chance you’ve already heard about or experienced firsthand the chaos unfolding across global aviation. Airbus just issued one of the largest recalls in its 55-year history, affecting approximately 6,000 A320-family aircraft worldwide. And yes, the timing couldn’t be worse. Here’s everything...
View from the Wing
Is This Delta’s Best SkyMiles Redemption? Listed At 9,000 Miles For Caviar — A Pricing Glitch Makes It Just 1,500 Including Champagne [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Is This Delta’s Best SkyMiles Redemption? Listed At 9,000 Miles For Caviar — A Pricing Glitch Makes...
Eye of the Flyer
Ryan Air Dumps Loyalty Program, Trump No Fly Zone, Airbus Jet Fix, Florida Lawyer Attacks Senior on NCL Cruise and More Travel News!
Here are this week’s cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: Ryanair axes loyalty scheme due to customers getting too many cheap flights Peace and quiet of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago neighbors shattered after he altered flight routes Airlines adopt software fix for Airbus A320 after plane has sudden...
You Are Travel
Rant: Targeted Points Sales Are Kinda BS
tl;dr – Good stuff for thee, but not for me? Don’t get me wrong. I’m a huge fan… The post Rant: Targeted Points Sales Are Kinda BS appeared first on You Are Travel.
One Mile at a Time
Southwest Holds Flight For Connecting Passengers For Over An Hour?!?
As a general rule of thumb, airlines don’t hold flights for connecting passengers. Now, it happens sometimes, and it is happening with an increasing frequency, as airlines employ technology that determines the optimal amount of time a flight can be held without impacting operations.
The Bulkhead Seat
Norse Atlantic Airways Slashes US Routes With Five More Cancelled
Norse Atlantic Airways is a low-cost carrier that is headquartered in Arendal, Norway. The… The post Norse Atlantic Airways Slashes US Routes With Five More Cancelled appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Has The MD-11 Already Flown Its Last US Flight?
With every grounded MD-11, the trijet era slips further away. After the UPS crash and a sweeping FAA order, have we already seen its last US takeoff? A Crash, An FAA Order, And A Trijet In Trouble On November 4, a UPS MD-11 freighter lifting off from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali...
One Mile at a Time
American’s Business Class On The 777 & 787: Which Planes Have Which Seats?
There’s often some confusion about which American Airlines wide body jets have which business class seats. In this post, I’d like to provide a rundown of which seats you should expect to find in business class on various long haul flights. I figure this is an especially good time to...
You Are Travel
Rant: Why Are Points Only Transferrable in Increments of 1000?
tl;dr – Can’t computers do math? Something that has long bothered me is the fact that transferring points… The post Rant: Why Are Points Only Transferrable in Increments of 1000? appeared first on You Are Travel.
Pointalize
Miles&More Status Match: Marriott Gold & 120 Points
Unlock the Miles & More x Marriott partnership. Learn how Senators get free Marriott Gold and how to earn 120 Status Points to fast-track your airline status.
PointsMath
Final Call: Vietnam Airlines LotusMiles & Accor Promotion: Bonus on Conversion
Accor have many Airline Partners. Recently, they added Vietnam Airlines. Both Vietnam Airlines and Accor allow conversion of points and miles to each other’s program. However, such a transfer is usually not beneficial. The Vietnam Airlines and Accor promotion is available until November 30, 2025, for all conversions between the two...
PointsMath
IHG Cyber Sale Promotion: Save Up to 25%
IHG Cyber Sale Promotion is a great way to book paid stays at IHG Hotels & Resorts for a limited period. The maximum discount available is 25% IHG Cyber Sale Promotion: Basics If you have upcoming stays at IHG, then you can save up to 25% by booking during the...
Pointalize
Last Call: Iberia Business Class 28k (Ends Dec 2)
Last Call: Book Iberia Business Class to Spain for just 28,350 Avios. Sale ends Dec 2. Learn the routes, the math, and how to avoid booking errors in our guide.
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: 4 transfer bonuses, many hotel promos & award sales, and more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. It’s a busy one this week as there are more than 30 deals ending. There are four different transfer bonuses that’ll be expiring in the coming...
Points With a Crew
New Merchant Added To Chase Freedom Q4 5% Bonuses!
Finally, it's time to activate your Chase Freedom Q4 2025 Bonus categories, and there are some good ones. You must activate before earning 5% cash back and ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 329
Greater than 9,000 rooms were added to the portfolio of Marriott International, Incorporated by the end of 2024 as a licensing agreement for the long term with Sonder Holdings Incorporated was announced on Monday, August 19, 2024 to create Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy, which became brand number 35 — but...
You Are Travel
A Market Map of the Travel Industries That’ll Make Any MBA Proud
tl;dr – A good enough market map to get a smile out of a third-year VC associate. I… The post A Market Map of the Travel Industries That’ll Make Any MBA Proud appeared first on You Are Travel.
Frequent Miler
Reciprocal lounge access, what is Hyatt loyalty worth, and JetBlue sweet spots (Saturday Selection)
Throughout the week, our team shares articles they’ve stumbled upon that may interest our readers, even if they might not otherwise merit a full post. Here are some of the posts we found interesting this week: Reciprocal lounge access, what is Hyatt loyalty worth, and JetBlue sweet spots. Reciprocal Lounge...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (29th November)
We’re past a few more holidays as we now all barrel towards the Christmas and New Year Travel Period. And no, you can’t escape it any more. However, we’ve got a few headlines to go through. Yes, it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Night-time commuters – Solihull...
You Are Travel
Pre-Approvals Are Getting Out of Hand
tl;dr – Vroom, vroom, I guess? I logged into my Chase account to pay a bill, as any… The post Pre-Approvals Are Getting Out of Hand appeared first on You Are Travel.
The Bulkhead Seat
2025 Weekly Review: November 29th
Greetings from Copenhagen! We’re checking out the Christmas markets after spending some time with… The post 2025 Weekly Review: November 29th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
Passenger Demands Entire Row Of Seats For Claustrophobia — This Is Where Disability Demands On Planes Cross The Line
A widely shared video shows a woman insisting her claustrophobia and a doctor note entitle her to three free economy seats, accusing the airline of discrimination when agents tell her she has to pay for them. Here is what actually happens in the call, how disability law and airline policies...
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Review: Swiss Senator Lounge, Concourse A – Zurich (ZRH)
Swiss refinement with great food. The last of the Swiss Senator Lounges I visited, the lounge in Zurich’s A concourse has all the hallmarks Swiss lounges: open cooking station, large buffet, professional staff, lots of wood, and lots of outlets. The summary The lounge is located not far from clearing...
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Review: United/Air Canada Arrivals Lounge – London Heathrow (LHR) Terminal 2
Shower, recharge, and have breakfast This lounge checks all the boxes of an arrivals lounge for business class travelers taking overnight flights across the Atlantic. The summary Located just outside of baggage claim and customs at Terminal 2 of London Heathrow, this United/Air Canada lounge is designed for business class...
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Review: United Polaris Lounge – EWR (Updated)
New dining room enhances this lounge, which remains one of the better business class lounges in the US. This lounge is crowded in the late afternoon, and has been surpassed by Delta One’s lounge at JFK (and the Polaris lounge in Washington Dulles). Nevertheless, the lovely new dining room and...
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Review: United Club at Washington Dulles Int’l Airport (IAD), C Gates
Large and dated lounge with no windows, but good to get work done The rather large United Club at IAD (C gates), like all the Dulles United Clubs (not Polaris) is caught in a time-warp with a dated design, no windows, but has plenty of places to charge your devices...
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Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at Washington Dulles Int’l Airport (IAD), Concourse A
The Dulles Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse has many of the features that people appreciate about these lounges: mainly a modern and playful decor. But for Priority Pass passengers, nearly everything has to be paid for. The summary The Dulles Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is near gate A32, and there is no entrance...
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Review: The Club at Buffalo Niagara Int’l Airport (BUF), Terminal 2, E Gates
The Club, a Priority Pass Lounge and the only lounge at Buffalo’s airport has a decent breakfast buffet and nice views of the tarmac. However, several exposed ventilation pipes severely mar the space. The summary The lounge is easily found: it is right after travelers clear security and near gate...
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Review: United Club at Chicago O’Hare Int’l Airport (ORD), Terminal 2, E Gates
New lounge in former Sky Club location provides United flyers with an overflow location at O’Hare’s Terminal 2. The summary Taking over the space that housed the former Sky Club, which moved when Delta departed to Terminal 5, the United Club at the E gates in Terminal 2 provides additional...
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Review: United Club at Washington Dulles Int’l Airport (IAD), D Gates
Large, dated, ok to get work done The rather large United Club at IAD (D gates), like all the Dulles United Clubs (not Polaris) is caught in a time-warp with a dated design that matches the dreary concourse. The summary Seasoned travelers know that the regular United Clubs at IAD...