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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Last Chance Deals: 4 transfer bonuses, 5X spending bonuses, increased Delta welcome offers, & 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 very busy week for expiring deals because Tuesday March 31 is both the last day of the month and of the quarter. In all,...
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Which Chase Ink card is best? ($1,000 or 90,000 Points)
There are 4 Chase Ink cards with increased bonuses right now (up to $1,000 or 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points). The best Chase Ink card is probably...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 346
Matthew Cohen received a weather alert on his portable electronic device recently and thought that this would be a good entry in this ongoing series of articles. For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what...
Frequent Miler
Checking TSA wait times, Delta cuts perks for Congress, United introduces Relax Row, and assessing dog-friendly National Parks (Saturday Selection)
Throughout the week, our team shares articles they’ve stumbled upon that may interest our readers, even if they might not otherwise merit a full post. Here are some of the posts we found interesting this week: Checking TSA wait times, Delta cuts perks for Congress, United introduces Relax Row, and...
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2026 Weekly Review: March 28th
Greetings from Tampa! I was in New York and Boston this week. TSA checkpoints…
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The Best-Kept Secret For Peace And Quiet At Major Airports
Airports aren’t exactly known for peace and quiet—but there’s one place most travelers overlook. Lounges used to offer some protection from the hustle and bustle, but with so many people now…
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Southwest Airlines Captain Says “Mean Tweets” Got Him Fired — Just 644 Days Before Retirement [Roundup]
A senior Southwest captain says the airline fired him over “mean tweets” just 644 days before mandatory retirement. You can buy a retired DC-9 for $5,000, Porter adds a redemption surcharge, and a Senate candidate makes a mess of airline pricing.
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Amtrak’s NextGen Acela, Boston to New York: How Have They Held Up? (Business Class)
I recently got a chance to take Amtrak's NextGen Acela again after riding them for the first time back in September 2025. The post Amtrak’s NextGen Acela, Boston to New York: How Have They Held Up? (Business Class) first appeared on Altitude Yes.
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Weekly Review: March 28, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! We’re just finishing up a ski trip to Europe with our older son, which has been very fun and very exhausting. I know content was a little lighter than usual this week, but things will fully be back to normal...
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Passengers Say Delta Regional Flight Was Held For CEO’s Daughter — And She Was Given Someone Else’s First Class Seat
Passengers on a Delta regional flight say the plane sat on the ground waiting for a late-arriving traveler tied to airline leadership. They also say a man who had already been upgraded was removed from first class so the traveler could take his seat.
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Why we don’t have pay toilets in America
In 1974, there were 50,000 pay toilets in the US. By 1980, there were almost none. Learn about the Committee to End Pay Toilets in America (CEPTIA), a grass-roots organization that ...
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When Booking A Hotel Directly Is Worth It—And When It’s Not
Hotel chains have spent years trying to convince travelers to book directly, and in many cases, there are real advantages to doing so. They advertise member rates, elite perks, points…
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Over 75k Miles Back and 4 Upgrades with 1 Simple Strategy
Our hobby doesn't always require complication. I saved big and got upgraded with this easy award booking strategy I employ before each trip.
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JetBlue Flagged A Mint Passenger For Solo Sexual Conduct — Then Made Sure To Mention His Elite Status
A JetBlue redeye passenger in the Mint cabin was reported for solo sexual conduct, and the crew’s message included one detail that made the whole thing even stranger. Along with the warning and request for police or security on arrival, JetBlue’s internal note made sure to mention that the passenger...
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Old French Bridge in Luang Prabang in Laos
I walked across the Old French Bridge in Luang Prabang in Laos after dining on a meal at Khua Kao, which is an open-air restaurant that is located on the western bank of the Nam Khan River adjacent to the southwestern entrance to the structure. The...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 29 March, 2026
Greetings from Prague! Yes, I’m in Europe for a northern spring.  This is my first time in Prague, and I must say, despite the cold (I have just come from an Australian summer), I am loving it. I am being a total tourist too, so if posts are slow, its...
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Frontier Airlines Passenger Wore A Cat Like A Hat At The Gate — Then Adjusted It Over His Headphones
A Frontier passenger was filmed at the gate wearing a cat on his head like a hat. He walks around the gate area with it and even adjusts it over his headphones.
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7 great miles and points buying opportunities available as of March 28, 2026
Here are some amazing opportunities for you to buy miles and points and plan your next vacation at literally 40-50% of the usual prices!
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The Real Reasons Hotels Are Removing Dressers From Rooms
Ever notice something missing in hotel rooms lately? Dressers are quietly disappearing—and it’s not by accident. When you check into a hotel room nowadays, you have a few things you…
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All The Ways I Have Been Burning My Bilt Cash
I share how we have been using our Bilt Cash with our two Palladium cards. Share how you use your Bilt Cash in the comments too.
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6 Amazing Boutique Hotels on Oahu (2026)
If you’re looking for boutique hotels on Oʻahu, you’re probably not trying to book another massive resort—you want something with more personality, better design, and a stay that actually feels connected to the island. I’ve stayed at several of the hotels on this list and spent time exploring the rest,...
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Princess Cruises’ 2028 World Cruise: The Ultimate 115-Day Global Adventure
Official Princess Cruises media asset from the March 2026 announcement (Princess Cruises Press Center). This article is Princess 2028 World Cruise. It is about a 115-day global voyage on Coral…
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JetBlue Crew: “PASSENGER IN 5C MINT IS MASTURBATING… HE IS A MOSAIC4”
I dont usually cover these kinds of stories, but I have never seen anything quite like this
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17 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 ...
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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...