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 Fly– Denver (DEN), Concourse B (East)
United’s Club Fly concept offers an onsite barista bar, food to go, and a place to check your emails and charge. The summary The lounge is near gate B60 on the east side of Denver International’s massive B concourse.  This is not a traditional lounge. It is a small place...
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Review: United Club – Denver (DEN), Concourse B (West)
United’s newest lounge in Denver is one of the largest in the system gets my vote for the most beautiful domestic United Club in the network. The summary The lounge is near gate B32 on the west side of Denver International’s massive B concourse.  The lounge builds on the Colorado-themed...
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Review: United Club – Denver (DEN), Concourse A
Two-floor lounge with Colorado aesthetic serves United’s growing presence in Denver’s A concourse The summary The lounge is near gate A24 of Denver International’s A concourse.  Although less sumptuous than its larger counterparts in the B concourse (where most United flights operate from), the lounge has the same aesthetic that...
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Taking the Train to the Plane – Newark (EWR)
….efficient – not fancy The regional (NJ Transit) train connection from New York’s Pennsylvania Station to Newark Liberty Int’l Airport Station, where you connect with the Airtrain which drops travelers and airport workers to the respective terminals, provides an easy and rather quick train to plane connection – just don’t...
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Points With a Crew
5 myths about credit and your credit score
Building and maintaining good credit is one of the most important things you can do and a MUST before using credit cards for travel. Here are 5 myths about credit and 6 ways to check and improve...
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My Favorite Seat On A Plane
I love to fly in fancy airline seats. There’s nothing like flying in a lie-flat seat and getting to recline back and catch a few ZZZs at 35,000 feet. It’s…
One Mile at a Time
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Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-8 taxiing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-8 taxiing around Kuala Lumpur International Airport as it prepares to depart its home base on a mission in Asia. Malaysia Airlines currently has 14 Boeing 737-8 aircraft in its short...
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Northern Lights in Sweden. Aurora Borealis.
The main part of the itinerary to most of the Nordic countries was to view the northern lights in Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Iceland, as we had never personally witnessed this phenomenon before the trip — but Aurora Borealis might not have appeared due to weather and other factors. The first...
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Two Coach Passengers Refused to Leave First Class on American Airlines in Miami — Police Removed Them in Cuffs
Two coach passengers reportedly sat down in first class on an American Airlines flight departing Miami and refused to move. Airport police were called, and the women were escorted out of the gate area in cuffs—caught on video. Continue reading Two Coach Passengers Refused to Leave First Class on American Airlines...
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Which Cruise Lines Still Allow Topless Sunbathing? Here’s the Rundown
I don’t know if you’re aware, but there is a Facebook Page maintained by John Heald, the Brand Ambassador and senior cruise director of Carnival Cruise Lines and a blogger…
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Which Cruise Lines Still Allow Topless Sunbathing? Here’s the Rundown
I don’t know if you’re aware, but there is a Facebook Page maintained by John Heald, the Brand Ambassador and senior cruise director of Carnival Cruise Lines and a blogger…
Miles To Memories
Chase Sapphire or Ink Business Preferred? Why My Upgrade Decision’s Easy
In order to unlock travel partner transfers, would you upgrade to the Chase Sapphire or Ink Business Preferred? My decision's quite simple. The post Chase Sapphire or Ink Business Preferred? Why My Upgrade Decision’s Easy appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Amex Platinum vs Sapphire Reserve vs Venture X vs Strata Elite: Which Premium Card Is Best For You?
Four premium cards dominate the space right now: Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Capital One Venture X, and Citi Strata Elite. Let's break down lounges, credits, earn rates, and transfer partners—then show which card (or pair) actually makes sense for how you travel and spend. Continue reading Amex Platinum vs Sapphire...
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I Tried Status Free Airline, Hotel Free Agency And Hated It
After years of frustration with loyalty programs I proudly freed myself of the elite status grind. I hated it and came crawling back to both airline and hotel status.  Why Chasing Status Had Run Its Course Every year the requirements get higher, the benefits are fewer – what’s the point...
One Mile at a Time
Gorgeous New Addis Ababa Airport To Open In 2030, Biggest In Africa
Over the past several years, we’ve heard about plans for a new international airport in Ethiopia, which is supposed to be a game changer not only for Ethiopian Airlines, but also for the region. There’s now an exciting update, as ground has been broken on the project, so the facility...
Points With a Crew
19 Tech and Travel Deals at Amazon This Weekend
Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...
ATX Jetsetter
The Best Tools for Tracking Flights
When it comes to tracking commercial and private flights, there are a few tools which I find provide the most value. The post The Best Tools for Tracking Flights appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
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How To Find Your American Airlines Flight Information After Booking An Avios Award Ticket
British Airways Avios can be a great way to book American Airlines flights — especially on shorter routes where the Avios cost can be reasonable, and the taxes are low.…
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How To Find Your American Airlines Flight Information After Booking An Avios Award Ticket
British Airways Avios can be a great way to book American Airlines flights — especially on shorter routes where the Avios cost can be reasonable, and the taxes are low.…
Miles To Memories
World of Hyatt Elite Status Offer for 2026 (Select Companies)
Hyatt has brought back a status challenge for World of Hyatt members who are employees of select companies. These are usually large companies such as Amazon, IBM, American Airlines and many others. The post World of Hyatt Elite Status Offer for 2026 (Select Companies) appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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World of Hyatt Elite Status Offer for 2026 (Select Companies)
Hyatt has brought back a status challenge for World of Hyatt members who are employees of select companies. These are usually large companies such as Amazon, IBM, American Airlines and many others. The post World of Hyatt Elite Status Offer for 2026 (Select Companies) appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Southwest Assigned Seating Starts January 27—And It Ends Seat-Saving Games and Wheelchair Preboarding Abuse
Southwest’s open seating has always invited games—saving rows, blocking middle seats, and all sorts of “someone’s sitting here” theatrics to keep extra space. That all changes January 27 when assigned seating begins, which should end a lot of the passenger scheming (and even the wheelchair-preboarding miracles) while also stripping away...
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Review: Japan Airlines Diamond Premier Lounge, Tokyo Haneda (HND)
Though the food options are minimal, it's still nice to have something apart from the main waiting area near the gates. The post Review: Japan Airlines Diamond Premier Lounge, Tokyo Haneda (HND) first appeared on Altitude Yes.
One Mile at a Time
Hotels Lying About Toiletry Brands: How Common Is It, And Does It Matter?
I have to say, I really find it disappointing that hotels play these kinds of games, especially over longer periods of time…
Live and Let’s Fly
Mocked For Hyatt–Rosewood Take, Now Marriott Circles
I was roasted for suggesting Rosewood should sell to Hyatt. Now leaked documents point to a Marriott-Rosewood tie-up. [Alleged] Marriott Legal Email Screenshot Leaks Rosewood Acquisition Plans Over the past few days a rumor has been making the rounds that Marriott International is positioning itself to buy Rosewood Hotel Group....
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Delta Becomes Official Airline of Las Vegas Sphere and Opens Delta SKY360° Club Lounge
Delta Air Lines has been named the official airline of the Sphere in Las… The post Delta Becomes Official Airline of Las Vegas Sphere and Opens Delta SKY360° Club Lounge appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Announcing Points Travel Festival Toronto 2026!
Points Travel Festival Toronto is April 18, 2026. Join Canada and global points travel experts for learning and partying. The post Announcing Points Travel Festival Toronto 2026! appeared first on Rapid Travel Chai.
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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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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...