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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Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card – 3 Reasons It’s One Of The Best!
The Chase Ink Business Preferred is an incredible card with a sign up bonus easily worth over $1,000. And now it is even easier to get, because Chase has ...
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United Explorer Card Review – New Higher Offer
The welcome offer on the Chase United Explorer card is at a higher than average level. Check it out if you're looking for United miles for an upcoming trip or ...
The Alviator
Air Peace Seems Like A Hot, AvGeek-y Mess…
I walked past an Air Peace check-in desk today. I'm so intrigued, partially because of how operationally fragmented they are.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Watch Out for Improper Crediting of Hilton Honors Points When Staying at These Hotel Properties
Watch out for improper crediting of Hilton Honors points when staying at these hotel properties when using the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card, as you will be credited with only triple points instead of 14 times the points you would normally earn. I stayed at...
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Photo Report: United Airlines New “Elevated” Boeing 787-9
During a hangar event at LAX, United unveiled its new “Elevated” Boeing 787-9. The new “Elevated” 787-9 configuration…
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Get $100 statement credit with targeted Costco credit card welcome offer
The Costco Anywhere Visa is a card that doesn’t get much attention, with one of the key reasons being that it rarely offers a welcome offer for new applicants. While the public welcome offer still doesn’t currently provide any kind of bonus, some Costco members are being targeted with an...
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Coming Soon: United Relax Row – Economy Seats That Convert to a Couch
United Airlines has announced a new seating concept for long-haul economy travel, called the United Relax Row, positioned between standard…
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First look: United’s new Polaris suite on the A321XLR and Coastliner
United Airlines just introduced an all-new Polaris seat for single-aisle planes. The new seat, which will be installed…
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Citi devalues hotel transfers | Coffee Break Ep98 | 3-24-26
For many years, Chase (and later Bilt) was the only transferable points program with valuable hotel options. Namely: Hyatt. But Citi changed that with Choice and I Prefer, offering high transfer rates that made these transfers worthwhile. Unfortunately, those transfer rates are going to change. Citi devalues hotel transfers Watch...
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United Launches Historic Fleet Expansion, Continues Bets on Premium Resiliance
Scott Kirby's bets on premium remain key for the carrier's future ambitions, as some analysts question the strength of premium demand during times of geopolitical crisis. The post United Launches Historic Fleet Expansion, Continues Bets on Premium Resiliance first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
The Media is Desperate to Tell You Who is to Blame For the Fatal Air Canada Express Crash at LaGuardia… They Don’t Know
In the aftermath of the horrific fatal crash involving an Air Canada Express regional jet with an airport fire truck at LaGuardia International Airport late on Sunday night, the media have been ruthlessly quick to dissect the little amount of information available and come to a conclusion as to what...
Your Mileage May Vary
Europeans Share The Biggest Mistakes Tourists Make When Visiting Europe
Visiting Europe? Locals say there are a few common mistakes tourists make—and some of them can cost you money or worse. If you’ve traveled internationally, you already know every country…
From The Tray Table
United debuts Relax Row, a couch-style bed in economy
United Airlines just surprised us all with the introduction of Relax Row. This is essentially a new section…
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TSA Meltdowns Expands, St Paddy’s Day in Dublin, The Pains of Ryanair & Turkish Broke My Tooth!
TSA continues its meltdown, Mark broke a tooth on Turkish, Business class to Dublin and Poland plus is St. Patrick's day in Ireland worth it?
View from the Wing
As Airport Security Waits Spiral, One Man Started A Line-Sitting Business — $600 To $1,200 To Skip The Wait
As long airport security lines continue to frustrate travelers, one man has turned the chaos into a business by standing in line for you and selling the spot. His asking price runs from $600 to $1,200, essentially creating a black-market version of paid airport fast-track services.
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Earn 3,000 bonus Asia Miles when you join Cathay and take your first Cathay Pacific flight
Planning to fly on Cathay Pacific by the end of August and want to start your miles journey with their Cathay program? Then this offer is for you! If you have never been a Cathay (nee Asia Miles) member you can join and earn this bonus on your first flight!...
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Is It Possible To Visit Los Angeles Without a Car?
I have an upcoming trip to the Greater Los Angeles area and am trying to figure out if it is possible to visit Los Angeles without a car? Or do I need to ...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Airlines Marks 100 Years With Centennial Amenity Kits and Premium Pajamas
American Airlines is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a sweeping refresh of its premium…
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This is How Long the Lines at MSY Are
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Why Your Streaming Purchase Didn’t Earn The Bonus Points You Expected
You’d think a “streaming” bonus category would be pretty straightforward. Subscribe to a streaming service, pay the bill, earn bonus points. Done. Except that’s not how it always works. I…
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Southwest Adds Another International Partner in All Nippon Airways (ANA)
​tl;dr – ANA is Southwest’s seventh international partner. ​Southwest quietly added Japan’s All Nippon Airways as its seventh…
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Get thousands of free Alaska Atmos Rewards points if you live within 75 miles of San Diego
Alaska Airlines is partnering with San Diego FC and San Diego Wave FC (the men’s and women’s teams respectively) and offering free bonus points for residents in the local area. For this season, those live in – or within 75 miles of – San Diego will receive 100 bonus Atmos...
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United Airlines is Finally Making Long-Haul Economy Travel More Comfortable: Check This Out
United Airlines has just become one the rarest things in the aviation industry – A company that this trying to make the long-haul Economy Class experience more comfortable. No, for real! On Tuesday, the Chicago-based carrier made a slew of announcements about its future onboard experience but while we knew...
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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...