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  – Air France Lounge (Revisited) – Washington Dulles (IAD), Concourse A
Stylish and bright space is a great early morning lounge for Priority Pass members with a nice breakfast buffet The summary It’s been a while since I have visited this lounge. Typically, I am at IAD during the later part of the day during which lounge access is limited to...
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Review: Turkish Airlines Lounge (revisited) – Washington Dulles (IAD), Concourse B
A great meal and a great space - beware of the crowds
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Review: Capital One Landing – New York LaGuardia (LGA), Terminal B
The finest airport dining in the US in this hybrid lounge/gourmet restaurant The summary The long-anticipated Capital One Landing has opened in Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport. It is a new space near the skybridge to gates 11-31 (which serves American) but easily accessible to all Terminal B passengers.  This...
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Review: United Club (revisited)– New York LaGuardia (LGA), Terminal B
…Smaller lounge with some nice touches
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Eye of the Flyer
Travelers Beware: Daylight Saving Time Begins Tonight 2 AM
Daylight Saving Time starts tonight at 2 AM, and if you’re traveling tomorrow, that one-hour shift could make you miss a flight or train. It happens every year to people who forget their departure time didn’t move with the clock. Before you head to the airport, here’s what travelers should...
Economondo
Ending my Greenlandic Adventure: Kangerlussuaq to Copenhagen on a Rare A330-800
Come with me as I fly across the Atlantic from Kangerlussuaq to Copenhagen on an Airbus A330-800
Economy Class & Beyond
Qatar Airways begins limited repatriation flights, whilst Emirates restarts its network – Travel Updates
Updated at 18:15, Saturday 7th March. Information Correct at the time of publication. P It’s time for a quick roundup of your travel options if you’re in the Middle East, which hubs are operating service, and how to access them. As usual, check with your carrier for the latest changes...
Frequent Miler
Wyndham Business promo: Join program & earn 15K bonus points + 2X on next stay
When Wyndham Rewards launched Member Month this past week, the press release mentioned there being a promotion for new Wyndham Business enrollees. That promotion didn’t materialize initially, but it is now available. It’s a pretty good promotion too. New businesses that enroll, then book and stay by the end of...
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 ...
The Bulkhead Seat
Southwest Flight Diverts to Atlanta After Mid-Air Security Threat Prompts Police Response
A Southwest Airlines flight traveling from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International… The post Southwest Flight Diverts to Atlanta After Mid-Air Security Threat Prompts Police Response appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Point Me to the Plane
11 Tips For Staying Healthy When You Travel
Staying healthy when you travel is key to having fun and enjoying yourself. Follow these 11 tips!
Your Mileage May Vary
Interline Baggage Rules: Which Airlines Will Check Bags Through on Separate Tickets?
Interline baggage agreements are arrangements between airlines that allow checked bags to be transferred from one flight to another, even when you’re flying on more than one carrier. In the…
Miles To Memories
Points and Miles Required Reading, Volume V
I'm back with fewer topics and plenty more depth in this latest edition of Points and Miles Required Reading.
The Bulkhead Seat
United CEO Warns Fuel Price Surge From Middle East Conflict Could Hit Airline Pricing
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said a sharp rise in jet fuel prices following… The post United CEO Warns Fuel Price Surge From Middle East Conflict Could Hit Airline Pricing appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
American Airlines Passenger’s ‘Painter’s Tape Hack’ to Entertain Toddler Sparks Outrage—Selfish Or Brilliant?
A parent’s viral “painter’s tape hack” to keep a toddler busy by letting them stick and re‑stick tape all over their seat and tray on an American Airlines flight has ignited internet debate—some call it ingenious, while others say it’s inconsiderate and messy.
The Bulkhead Seat
Storm Chaos at Atlanta Airport Leaves Delta Passengers Stuck for Hours
Severe weather at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) triggered a wave of delays, diversions,… The post Storm Chaos at Atlanta Airport Leaves Delta Passengers Stuck for Hours appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
How you might be able to apply for the Robinhood Gold card (without waiting)
In Tim’s post the other day about the announcement of the new Robinhood Platinum card, he mentioned the Robinhood Gold card, which offers 3% back on all eligible purchases, being of interest “if you can get it”. That reminded me that I’d recently stumbled on a post at Reddit that...
One Mile at a Time
Iran Fires Another Missile At Dubai Airport, Apologizes, Promises To Stop
The past week has been incredibly challenging for airlines in the Middle East, after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, only for Iran to respond by firing missiles just about anywhere it could, including (in theory) ”friendly” countries in the region. This has caused massive disruptions at airlines like...
One Mile at a Time
Uganda Plans Gargantuan New Airport With VIP Runway, Horrible Logic
There are a lot of optimistic airport projects out there, with very questionable logic. However, this might be the most baseless airport proposal I’ve ever heard of. Goodness gracious, I really hope they don’t light money on fire in this way (thanks to Sean M. for flagging this)…
Miles To Memories
Last Chance For Fee Free Bonus Earning At Staples This Week
The Staples Mastercard gift card deal is ending today. It is your last chance to rack up some bonus points fee free.
View from the Wing
Marriott’s Worst Resort May Finally Close — A $50 Million Subsidized Redevelopment in the U.S. Virgin Islands Is Taking Shape
Marriott’s long-running embarrassment in St. Croix — the Carambola Beach Resort, stripped of its Renaissance flag and notorious for filthy conditions — may finally be heading for a shutdown. A government-backed, roughly $50 million redevelopment plan is moving through the U.S. Virgin Islands legislature, even as the hotel remains bookable...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
If I Want The Comforts of Home, I Will Stay at Home.
I often see articles pertaining to aspirational travel from other authors in the travel weblog space; and many of them profess about how you can travel in comfort for free — or for very little cost — often with the goal of hawking credit cards to readers. Unless you happen to...
Live and Let’s Fly
A Chilling Warning From United Airlines CEO On Airfares
Airline tickets could soon become more expensive as rising oil prices driven by the escalating Middle East conflict begin to ripple through the aviation industry. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is already warning that if fuel prices remain elevated, airlines will soon have little choice but to raise fares. Rising...
One Mile at a Time
Odd: Uganda Airlines Grounds A330neo Fleet For “Unscheduled Maintenance”
In recent years, we’ve seen Uganda relaunch its national airline, in the form of Uganda Airlines. The airline has a modern fleet of Airbus A330-800neos and Bombardier CRJ-900s, though unsurprisingly, profitability has been a bit of an issue. But perhaps an even bigger issue than profitability is reliability, as both...
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How to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to travel partners
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One Mile at a Time
Storm Causes Delta Meltdown In Atlanta, Passengers Trapped On Planes For Hours
The past day has been really rough for Delta Air Lines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), with a ton of very unhappy passengers (thanks to Ben and Scudder for flagging this).
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No Matter How Much You Pay Southwest Airlines, You Can’t Move to an Empty Seat [Roundup]
Southwest is now charging for seats, but passengers report that even after paying for premium emergency-row seating they’re still not allowed to slide into an empty seat when the cabin has open rows. Plus, the JFK AirTrain price goes up again, American flyers gripe about ads before onboard Wi-Fi,...
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Swiggy HDFC Credit Card split into BLCK and ORNGE variants: here is what changes
Big change on the account of the popular Swiggy HDFC Bank Credit Cards. New customers will get one of the two variants of the card here on. The post Swiggy HDFC Credit Card split into BLCK and ORNGE variants: here is what changes appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Review: American Express Centurion Lounge  – New York JFK Int’l (JFK), Terminal 4
The coffee shop, the speakeasy bar, and the tarmac views are the highlights of this two-story lounge The summary The American Express Centurion lounge is found on the Mezzanine level of JFK’s Terminal 4, which houses Delta, its partners (e.g. Virgin Atlantic), and several other non-US carriers (e.g. Singapore, Emirates,...
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Review: Delta Sky Club – Boston Logan Int’l (BOS), Terminal A (Satellite)
The larger of the two Sky Clubs in Terminal A is an excellent domestic lounge with luxurious furnishings, showers and an excellent buffet. The summary The lounge is found to the right, just after ascending into the satellite portion of Logan’s Terminal A.  The lounge is one level above the...
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Review: Avianca/TAP Air Portugal Lounge  – Miami Int’l (MIA), Concourse J
Small and comfortable lounge highlighted by a made-to-order menu The summary The shared Avianca and TAP Air Portugal Lounge in Miami International’s J concourse provides a welcome space for Star Alliance Gold and Priority Pass travelers. The lounge shares its entry with the LATAM lounge, one level up from the...
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Review: Turkish Airline Lounge  – Miami Int’l (MIA), Concourse H – J
A second Turkish Airline Lounge in Miami provides a much-needed lounge for Star Alliance Gold travelers and Priority Pass members. Temper your expectations. The summary It is very odd that Turkish Airlines operates two lounges out of Miami. One in Concourse E, and a second in the terminal between Concourses...
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Review: Delta Sky Club – New York LaGuardia, Terminal C
Large, luxurious, crowded Delta’s Sky Club and LaGuardia airport is a beautiful and large space that is very luxurious, sports 2 bars, buffets, an all – weather deck, and New York- themed décor.   The summary The lounge is one of the largest lounges in the Delta network and is...
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Review: Delta Sky Club – Boston Logan Int’l (BOS), Terminal A (A7)
Nice breakfast buffet and comfortable place to get some work done The smaller of the two Sky Clubs in Terminal A is highlighted by excellent breakfast buffet and plenty of places to recharge your devices. The summary The summary The lounge is near gate A7 at Logan’s Terminal A. The...
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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...