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: Escape Lounge – Hartford Bradley Int’l (BDL)
Renovated lounge sports a refreshed décor, extensive buffet, expanded bar and an excellent staff The summary Travelers at Hartford Bradley had no lounge at the airport while the Escape Lounge was closed for months as it underwent a complete renovation. The wait worth it. The lounge is at located at...
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Review: Etihad/Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge (Revisited) – Washington Dulles (IAD), Concourse A
Great food and service remain the highlights of this stylish lounge The summary I was happy to revisit this Chase lounge, which like its counterpart at JFK, is a collaboration with Etihad Airways and Chase. These two lounges are smaller than the “regular” Chase lounges (LGA, BOS, PHL, SAN) but...
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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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Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: LifeMiles transfer bonus, Marriott points sale, & 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 much quieter week for expiring deals this week as only four offers are set to end. That includes a 15% transfer bonus from Amex...
Points With a Crew
Chase United℠ Business Card Review – New Higher Offer
If you're in the market for a new business card, the welcome offer from Chase's United Explorer Business card is a great option!
Points With a Crew
5 reasons I keep recommending the Chase Sapphire Preferred for people starting out (Higher Welcome Offer)
Amongst my friends and family, I'm considered the "credit card guy". When I'm asked for recommendations, most of the time it's the Chase Sapphire Preferred...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 345
Matthew Cohen was in the parking lot of a supermarket in Gulfport in Mississippi when he noticed something a little bizarre that caught his eye. For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what...
View from the Wing
Chase Just Brought Back The Best-Ever 200,000-Point IHG Business Card Bonus
Chase has brought back the best-ever 200,000-point offer on the IHG One Rewards Premier Business card, giving small-business owners a shot at one of the richest hotel bonuses currently on the market. The card’s $99 annual fee is easy to justify if you value the annual free night and fourth-night-free...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (21st March)
We’ve reached the end of a week, as the world spins and some of us ponder what other level of chaos will happen next. And that’s just staring into my mug of coffee. However, it is Saturday, I’m in a different time zone, and it must be time for Last...
Frequent Miler
The team does a non-travel-challenge, Southwest gets trolled by the Onion, and cans are up for debate (Saturday Selection)
Throughout the week, our team shares articles they’ve stumbled upon which may interest our readers, even if they might not otherwise merit a full post. Here are some of the things we found interesting this week: The team does a non-travel-challenge, Southwest gets trolled by the Onion, and cans are...
Your Mileage May Vary
Don’t Fall For This Annoying Airport Prank
If you’re old enough to remember a time before cell phones (and, more importantly, caller ID), you were part of the generation that sometimes made prank phone calls. “Is your…
2PAXfly
WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 22 March, 2026
I’ve been enjoying my week back in Sydney. I’ll soon be winging my way to Europe for a few weeks.  I’m set to experience some new destinations and a new airline. I hope to have some interesting blog posts for you along the way. What happened last week? Two more...
Altitude Yes
United Cuts Capacity 5%, Sees Oil Above $100 Through 2027
United is preparing for worst-case scenarios where oil hits $175/barrel and remains above $100 until the end of 2027. The post United Cuts Capacity 5%, Sees Oil Above $100 Through 2027 first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Miles To Memories
The Killer Wyndham Rewards Redemption Right in Front of You
Attractive Wyndham Rewards redemption options are rather limited. This has been our go-to method for years, and it lives on!
View from the Wing
Trump Says ICE Will Fix TSA Lines Monday — Thats Illegal And Weakens Security
President Trump says ICE can fix shutdown-driven TSA lines starting Monday by moving agents into airports, but federal law does not allow ICE to simply take over checkpoint screening. Even if he tried, pulling immigration agents into TSA roles would weaken airport security while doing little to solve the staffing...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: March 21, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! We’re just off on another adventure, which included a transatlantic flight with our 3.5-year-old, plus my first flight with Starlink Wi-Fi, and those are both topics I’ll write about in the coming days, as I have a lot to say....
Points With a Crew
Why You Should Always Print Your Boarding Pass (But I Never Do)
A recent Travel+Leisure article gives 4 reasons why you should ALWAYS print your boarding pass. The only problem is that ...
You Are Travel
Singapore’s Changi Airport Named Best in the World (Again)
tl;dr – It is now (and once again) the ‘back-to-back’ world champ.  For the second year in a…
Your Mileage May Vary
Hotel Chains Keep Buying Boutique Brands—But Guests May Be Losing Out
There’s a good chance the “independent” hotel you booked recently wasn’t really independent at all. Choosing a hotel used to be pretty simple. There was a clear difference between staying…
Miles To Memories
Capital One’s Europe Problem Is Bad — But Chase’s Change May Be Worse + Hilton’s Strange Brand!
Hilton says YOLO, Capital One's Discover problem, getting scammed in Europe & Chase's peculiar alert policy.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
The Tallest Hedge In the World: Meikleour Beech Hedge in Scotland
Officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest and tallest hedge in the world, Meikleour Beech Hedge in Scotland was first planted in autumn of 1745 by Robert Murray Nairne and his wife Jean Mercer to define the eastern border of their land. This European Beech hedge is measured at...
View from the Wing
United Airlines Accidentally Emailed Every Flight Attendant That They Were Moving To London [Roundup]
United Airlines accidentally emailed its entire flight attendant group telling them they were being transferred to London, creating instant chaos and confusion. Plus why airports using private screeners are holding up better than TSA airports, how erratic security lines waste even more of travelers’ time than the waits themselves, and...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why TSA Swabs Your Hands, Phone, Laptop, Food, Bag, Shoes And More
You can breeze through TSA in minutes — or get pulled aside for a random swab test. If that’s ever happened to you, here’s what’s really going on. Whether you’ve…
The Bulkhead Seat
2026 Weekly Review: March 21st
Greetings from Tampa! I was caught up in all of the TSA, Spring Break,…
The Alviator
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge, London Heathrow (LHR)
A review of Singapore Airlines' lounge at Heathrow Airport, open to all eligible Star Alliance passengers (including on shorthaul carriers).
View from the Wing
I’m Earning More Than 3X Points on Everything With the New Bilt Palladium Card—It’s More Of A Juggernaut Than I Expected
I got the new Bilt Palladium card expecting good value—but now I'm consistently earning over 3 points per dollar on all my spending. The card’s points-earning power, especially combined with paying my mortgage, Bilt Cash redemptions, and frequent transfer bonuses, makes it an absolute juggernaut. Here’s why it’s quickly become...
Miles To Memories
(1 Ending) Every Available Transfer Bonus & A History Of Transfer Bonuses
We share all of the current transfer bonuses available right now, but we also share a history of every major transfer bonus over time.
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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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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...