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: Chase Sapphire Lounge at San Diego International Airport (SAN), Terminal 2
...one of the best lounges in the USA! A stunning décor, amazing artwork, pre-plated buffet and made to order food, showers and more amenities, make this one of the best lounges in the USA. The summary This lounge has it all: relaxation pods, a room where you can get a facial, an enclosed...
a room with a large window and a bar with palm trees
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Review: United Club at San Diego International Airport (SAN), Terminal 2
...great balcony and nice breakfast buffet. Sporting the mid-2010s aesthetic, the United Club in San Diego is an attractive (albeit small) space with a rather large breakfast buffet, an open-air feel with a balcony overlooking the terminal, and a hardworking staff. Kudos to a gelato station! The summary The lounge is above the...
a wall mural of a building
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Review: Aspire Lounge at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
...I liked the cold brew. The Aspire Lounge, an independent lounge at San Diego International (Terminal 2) featuring nice tarmac views, a shower suite, an attractive bar, cold brew on tap and a small breakfast buffet. The coffee offerings are the best thing. The summary: The lounge is near gate 22 and...
a room with a table and chairs
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Review: American Express Centurion Lounge at Denver (DEN)
Denver’s Centurion Lounge, one of the largest in the network, has a wonderful buffet, 2 bars, comfortable seating, showers, and views of the tarmac. Kudos to the live cooking station – which was not open when I arrived. It’s the only option out of Concourse C, but since all concourses...
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Amazon – Top-Selling Earbuds At All-Time Low
Amazon has a great deal on a top-selling brand of earbuds. For a limited time, you can pick up a pair for only $59 - nearly an all-time low for these top rated ...
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Should Airlines Serve Meals Again in the Economy Class Cabin in the United States?
After traveling as a passenger with multiple airlines in other countries over the years and being served a meal — or, at least, some semblance of a meal — should airlines serve meals again in the economy class cabin in the United States for domestic flights? At one time... The post Should...
Frequent Miler
Current point transfer bonuses for May 2025
The best points rewards programs, in our opinion, are those that allow points to be transferred to many different airline and hotel loyalty programs. In this way, it’s often possible to get outsized value from your points. For example, suppose you want to fly lie-flat business class to Europe. Prices...
The Alviator
Review: Emirates A380 Business Class (DXB-SIN)
A review of Emirates' aging A380 business class from Dubai to Singapore. Does it still shine in the same way it did 17 years ago? The post Review: Emirates A380 Business Class (DXB-SIN) appeared first on The Alviator.
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JetBlue Introduces New Snacks, Meals from Charlie Bird and DIG, and More Entertainment Picks
JetBlue Airways announced today that it’s adding new snacks, bringing back menus from NYC… The post JetBlue Introduces New Snacks, Meals from Charlie Bird and DIG, and More Entertainment Picks appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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American Airlines is Introducing a Very British Tradition On Flagship Routes From London… But It Doesn’t Sound Very Nice
There’s not much else quintessentially British than the tradition of afternoon tea with delicate finger sandwiches, delectable cakes, and scones topped with lashings of clotted crew and jam, and American Airlines will be introducing this very British pastime on flights from London. There’s just a minor problem… American Airline’s take...
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Alaska Adds Surprising Partner: Philippine Airlines Opens Award Space to Asia That No One Else Can Match
This is a big win because while the airline won’t rate among the world’s best business classes, it opens up a new way to reach numerous destinations on points where there aren’t already larges swaths of members competing for the seats. Continue reading Alaska Adds Surprising Partner: Philippine Airlines Opens Award...
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Do Pilots & Co-Pilots Really Eat Different Meals?
One of our readers wrote to us the other day and asked if it was true that pilots and co-pilots are required to eat different meals. The answer to this…
Frequent Miler
Chase Hyatt Business Card welcome offer: 60K points + Explorist status
There’s an “increased” welcome offer out for the Chase World of Hyatt Business card: you’ll get 60k Hyatt points and a few months of World of Hyatt Explorist status after spending $7k within the first 3 months. I put “increased” in parentheses because Explorist status is, frankly, not much to...
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Cardless Quietly Ends Harsh One Card Rule—Qatar Lounge And Avianca Deals Back On The Table
Cardless got its start with sports team cards, and it made sense to limit a customer to just one card. The thinking goes that a customer would be a super fan of a single team, and if they were getting multiple cardless cards it probably wasn't their dedication to...
Monkey Miles
Ending Soon! Massive 100k Chase Sapphire Preferred® Offer – highest ever bonus is back!
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is offering 60k Ultimate Rewards after spending $4k in the first 3 months The post Ending Soon! Massive 100k Chase Sapphire Preferred® Offer – highest ever bonus is back! appeared first on Monkey Miles.
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American Airlines Adds New Snacks and Tea Service
American Airlines shared news today that it’s adding some new tastes at 35,000 feet.… The post American Airlines Adds New Snacks and Tea Service appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Benchmark Resorts & Hotels Has an Interesting Package for Mom if She’s Into KFC in Bed
Benchmark Resorts & Hotels and KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) have teamed up with a… The post Benchmark Resorts & Hotels Has an Interesting Package for Mom if She’s Into KFC in Bed appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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25% transfer bonus to Air France / KLM Flying Blue from Chase
Air France KLM Flying Blue is a program that we’ve talked about often over the past couple of years. That’s due to a combination of normally having a respectable amount of award space available and also a competitive low end of award pricing. Right now, you could drop prices a...
Altitude Yes
American Airlines and DFW Airport Share New Terminal F Plans
American and DFW have increased their Terminal F investment to $4 billion, and will feature an expansion with more gates and more airport amenities. The post American Airlines and DFW Airport Share New Terminal F Plans first appeared on Altitude Yes.
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Chase Sapphire Preferred 100K Bonus Points Offer Ending Soon
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is regarded as one of the most lucrative credit cards out there. A few weeks ago, we saw an excellent welcome offer introduced on this card, in line with the best offers that we’ve seen. If eligible, this is an ideal time to apply for...
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Hilton’s New Promo Offers Just $4 In Points—Barely Worth The Click To Register
1,000 bonus points are worth about $4. And that's all you earn regardless of how much you spend or how long you stay. It's not even 1,000 points per night! Continue reading Hilton’s New Promo Offers Just $4 In Points—Barely Worth The Click To Register...
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Should you buy Hilton points with (up to) a 100% bonus?
Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new Hilton promotion fit that criteria?
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Flying Spirit Airlines Cheap? Brace Yourself for the Marketing Avalanche
I thought I understood Spirit Airlines. I’d flown them twice and lived to tell the tale — once in the surprisingly spacious Big Front Seat, and once in a last-minute…
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St. Regis Cap Cana Resort Is Officially Open
Back in January, I wrote about the St. Regis Cap Cana Resort accepting reservations.… The post St. Regis Cap Cana Resort Is Officially Open appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Qatar Airways offering 30% bonus Avios when transferring Citi ThankYou points
It’s a day with all kinds of new transfer bonuses, and there’s a new promotion offering 30% bonus Avios when transferring Citi ThankYou points to Qatar Airways. This promotion might not be worth it if you need the Avios for immediate use though, as the 30% bonus points might not...
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2025 Freddie Awards – A Chicago Landmark Event
Last night I attended the 33rd Freddie Awards, which always offers a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow bloggers and industry insiders. While the winners were somewhat surprising and sometimes bemusing, the fellowship was sweet. 2025 Freddie Awards At Chicago Athletic Association Created in 1988 by Randy Petersen to recognize the...
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Earn 1,000 Hilton Honors Points Per Stay
With the Points Plus Promotion, you can earn 1,000 Hilton Honors points per stay for all stays at participating hotel and resort properties of 25 brands worldwide between Sunday, June 1, 2025 through Friday, August 15, 2025... The post Earn 1,000 Hilton Honors Points Per Stay appeared first on The Gate.
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American Adds Seven New Routes From Chicago O’Hare Including Five Tropical Destinations
American Airlines has long seemed like it had been giving up on its hub… The post American Adds Seven New Routes From Chicago O’Hare Including Five Tropical Destinations appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Review: Escape Lounge – Hartford Bradley (BDL)
The only lounge in Hartford’s Bradley International Airport is a stylish space highlighted by an excellent buffet and a staff that works hard and performs several functions. The summary This small space remains the only lounge at Bradley Airport. Escape Lounges have partnered with American Express and are sort of a light...
a large painting on a wall
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Review: Explore United’s Reimagined Club at Newark (EWR), Terminal A
...Urban-loft vibe at Newark Airport's new terminal. The United Club at Newark Airport, Terminal A, provides a welcome place for travelers to wait before their flight. It sports a refreshing urban loft style aesthetic, adorned with interesting artwork, has a variety of seating, an attractive bar, and a decent buffet...
people sitting at a counter in a building
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Review: The United Club at Newark (EWR), Terminal C (C74)– A Stylish Homage to NYC
...a lounge reborn with a New York vibe.. The United Club at gate C74 is the most recently reimagined lounge in the airline’s Newark hub. As in all newly opened lounges, the mid-2010s uniform austere aesthetic has been replaced with a lounge that design-wise is a homage to New York City...
a sign on a wall
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Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge – Terminal B – Boston Logan (BOS) – Updated
…Chase hits it out of the park with its Boston Sapphire Lounge This lounge defines luxury for a lounge in the United States. It sports a high-end design, pre-plated buffet items, a la carte dining ordered from your seat, 2 bars, showers, a variety of seating as well as views of...
a bar with a couch and chairs
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Review: United Polaris Lounge – Washington Dulles International (IAD)
Maybe my favorite Polaris Lounge...Luxurious design, lots of amenities and great service. When: March 10, 2025. Rating: 9.5/10 – Supreme. Access: Arriving on United Polaris from Zurich. Well, this might be my favorite United Polaris Lounge. It’s an amazing space. The décor seems a bit more refined than its counterparts, with...
a room with chairs and tables
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Review: Swiss Alpine Lounge (A gates) – Zurich (ZRH)
...a sleek alpine aesthetic with outstanding food, views, and comfort. One of the best in Zurich. When: March 10, 2025. Rating: 9/10 – Very awesome. Access: Star Alliance Gold. The Swiss Alpine Lounge at the A gates in Zurich is one of the nicest lounges at Zurich Airport. Highlights are the...
a group of chairs in a room
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Lounge Review: Swiss Senator Lounge D Gates – Zurich (ZRH)
...a hidden oasis with some surprises The relatively new Swiss Lounge at the D gates in Zurich is a hidden gem at Zurich Airport. Highlights are the décor, the abundance of seating, great buffet for breakfast, the peacefulness, and the “hidden” back room. When: March 10, 2025. Access: Star Alliance Gold. Rating:...
a shelf with bottles of alcohol
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Lounge Review (updated): Swiss Senator Lounge, Concourse E – Zurich (ZRH)
...Swiss luxury defined..... When: March 10, 2025 Rating– 9.5/10 – Supreme Access – Star Alliance Gold This lounge remains one of the best lounges anywhere for Star Alliance Gold passengers, even flying economy. The Swiss Senator Lounge in the E Concourse at Zurich airport offers stunning tarmac views with outdoor decks, an incredible whiskey...