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 at Washington Dulles Int’l Airport (IAD), D Gates
Large, dated, ok to get work done The rather large United Club at IAD (D gates), like all the Dulles United Clubs (not Polaris) is caught in a time-warp with a dated design that matches the dreary concourse. The summary Seasoned travelers know that the regular United Clubs at IAD are very depressing...
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Review: United Club at San Francisco Int’l Airport (SFO), Terminal 3, E Gates
United's smaller overflow club at SFO sports the mid-2010s design A satisfactory lounge that is highlighted by large windows that face the tarmac, a decent buffet, and plenty of places to plug in to get work done. The summary This rather small (for a hub lounge) is located by the entry to the...
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Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge San Francisco Int’l Airport (SFO), Terminal 2, D Gates
One of the finest Maple Leaf Lounges, anywhere This lounge remains one of the best at San Francisco International with a beautiful heated outdoor terrace, elegant decor, lovely bar, showers and a substantial buffet. The summary Located the upper level of Terminal 2, by the D gates, Air Canada’s Maple Leaf Lounge...
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Review: United Club at San Francisco Int’l Airport (SFO), International Terminal, G Gates
Former global services lounge retains some interesting design elements, but needs a serious refresh. This former global services lounge in the concourse that serves international fights by Star Alliance carriers, United included, retains some Asian-inspired features, but is way past its prime. The summary This lounge is located near the end of the...
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A BLUE Whale?!? Live? In Iceland? Yes. Watch the Video.
As the vessel called Náttfari left the dock from the town of Húsavík onto uncharacteristically calm seas off the northern coast of Iceland with merely a breeze instead of ferociously gusty winds, one person said repeatedly to his father that he was hoping to see a blue whale on this trip:...
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What are Wyndham points worth?
At Frequent Miler, we keep a database of point valuations called “Reasonable Redemption Values.” These are estimates of the “worth” of airline miles, hotel points, transferable points, and more. The idea is that we try to identify the point at which it is “reasonable” to get that much value or...
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Why is Japan So Good at Not Losing Luggage? Here’s a Visual
tl;dr – It’s like they’re parents sending their kiddos off to school on the bus, with soft hearts.… The post Why is Japan So Good at Not Losing Luggage? Here’s a Visual appeared first on You Are Travel.
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The Rental Car Game | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep318 | 8-8-25 | Podcast
On today’s podcast episode, we’ll talk about Bonvoying Barclays, we’ll discuss which Premium cards are keepers, then we’ll share everything we know about car rentals. The Rental Car Game Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate directly...
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Exit Row Seats: The Trade-Offs Frequent Flyers Know All Too Well
If you’ve ever booked a flight and looked at the seat map, you’ve probably noticed the exit rows — the ones that promise extra legroom. But what doesn’t always get…
One Mile at a Time
Southwest Airlines Trialing Free Wi-Fi: Will It Become Permanent?
If you’re flying Southwest Airlines in the coming days, you may be treated to free Wi-Fi. While this is only a limited time trial for the time being, I have to imagine that there’s a motive behind this…
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Delta Upgrades Aspen Service With Embraer E-175 Jets for Ski Season
Skiers bound for Aspen this winter will enjoy a more comfortable trip as Delta… The post Delta Upgrades Aspen Service With Embraer E-175 Jets for Ski Season appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Big new bonus on Chase Sapphire Reserve (offer ends soon)
Update 8/8/25: We’ve been informed that the Chase Sapphire Reserve 100K + $500 travel credit welcome offer is “ending soon.” We haven’t heard anything about changes to the welcome offer on the business card. That said, although the offer is going to end, we don’t have any idea as to whether...
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Hilton Honors Amex Card Limited Time Welcome Offers: Up To 175K Points
American Express and Hilton have four co-branded credit cards, which can be extremely lucrative. These cards offer valuable benefits for those who stay at Hiltons with any frequency, so if you travel often, it’s worth having (at least) one of these cards in your wallet.
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Leaked: Alaska Airlines ‘Atmos Rewards’ Loyalty Program Name—And The $50 Million Gamble That Could Backfire
Alaska Airlines is about to launch its new loyalty program, Atmos Rewards, combining Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan and Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles. The name was leaked but we know nothing else about the branding. Here's how the name could play out. Continue reading Leaked: Alaska Airlines ‘Atmos Rewards’ Loyalty Program...
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5 reasons to sign up for the Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card
The Chase Ink Business Unlimited card has one of the highest signup bonuses ever for a card that comes with no annual fee. You can easily get hundreds ...
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Flying Blue Promo Awards for August 2025: Europe For 18,750 Miles
Learn about the latest Flying Blue promo awards, including destinations, mileage requirements, and how to earn and redeem miles. The post Flying Blue Promo Awards for August 2025: Europe For 18,750 Miles appeared first on BaldThoughts.
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Airport Tells Female Lawyer to Change Her Sexual Harassment Ad or They Won’t Show It
Megan Thomas’ Syracuse-based law firm focuses on women who are being sexually harassed. And what better place to advertise to clients than the local airport? After all, Syracuse Hancock International…
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“Wasn’t Me” TSA Finds Stolen Gun In Love & Hip Hop’s Erica Banks’ Louis Vuitton Bag At Atlanta Airport
Atlanta rapper Erica Banks of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta fame was caught with a handgun going through a TSA security checkpoint at the Atlanta airport on Wednesday night. Continue reading “Wasn’t Me” TSA Finds Stolen Gun In Love & Hip Hop’s Erica Banks’ Louis Vuitton Bag At Atlanta Airport...
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(eBay back) Capital One Shopping pulls even more gift card redemption options
Update 8/8/25: It looks like there are a bunch of gift card redemptions back online, the most notable being eBay. If you have a stash of Capital One Shopping Rewards to redeem, it would be worth taking a look at what’s on offer ASAP. ~~~ Update 5/28/25: Capital One Shopping has...
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The Best Steakhouse In Prague
I enjoyed a delicious dinner at Čestr, a Prague steakhouse that ofers delectable cuts of meat and excellent service. Best Steakhouse In Prague – Čestr My brother recommended this place…he claimed it was like a fine steakhouse in LA, but half the price. While Prague has many culinary dishes more...
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United Cardholders Seeing Expanded Business Saver Award Availability
If you have a Chase United MileagePlus card then you suddenly have an extra benefit. All United cardholders are currently seeing increased business saver award availability. The post United Cardholders Seeing Expanded Business Saver Award Availability appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Graffiti: Historic, Art, or Vandalism?
While on the Historic Tour at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, the park ranger who was guiding the group pointed to some graffiti in one area of the cave — such as what you see on the limestone cave ceiling in the featured photograph at the top of this...
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“They Forgot About You” Two Blind Women Get Their Own Private Southwest Plane After Being Left Behind For Five Hours
When the flight finally boarded, a gate agent reportedly told them “you’re the only two people on this flight because they forgot about you.” Continue reading “They Forgot About You” Two Blind Women Get Their Own Private Southwest Plane After Being Left Behind For Five Hours...
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Chase Sapphire Reserve Card 100K Points + $500 Credit Offer Ends Soon
Several weeks ago, we saw the popular Chase Sapphire Reserve Card undergo a full refresh. The card has a higher annual fee than before, but also has a lot more perks. Chase has been celebrating the card’s relaunch with a best-ever welcome offer, making it an ideal time to apply.
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The Future of the Costco Anywhere Card
Every so often, a flurry of speculation sweeps through the points-and-miles world. The latest? That the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi is headed for big changes—maybe even a new…
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Biggest Bonus Ever: Chase Says Sapphire Reserve’s Offer Worth $5,000 Ends Soon
The relaunched Chase Sapphire Reserve has an incredible offer that Chase now says is ending soon. Continue reading Biggest Bonus Ever: Chase Says Sapphire Reserve’s Offer Worth $5,000 Ends Soon...
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How Much Does Hyatt Actually Reimburse a Hotel When You Redeem a Free Night Certificate?
I had a recent stay at a Hyatt House property. I will not name… The post How Much Does Hyatt Actually Reimburse a Hotel When You Redeem a Free Night Certificate? appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Caesars Chase Offer: 15% back, up to $50 (stack with Amex and Citi Offers)
There is a new Chase Offer for Caesars properties in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Reno, and Lake Tahoe, which can save 15% on up to $333 of total spend (or a maximum back of $50). Caesars also has an Amex Offer for 20% off either $200 or $400 and a...
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Review: Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles Int’l Airport (LAX), Terminal 3
Just beautiful, with amazing sushi! Maybe the nicest lounge at LAX! Delta matches its JFK location with this luxurious outpost in Los Angeles. The amazing sushi, outdoor terrace and elegant restaurant were the highlights. The summary I don’t often visit a lounge upon arriving at an airport. However, since I did not eat...
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Review: Air India Maharaja Lounge at New York JFK Airport (JFK), Terminal 4
...in need of an upgrade The tarmac views are nice, the dates are delicious, but the lounge is dated and needs to be refreshed. The summary I do not enjoy writing negative reviews. But this little lounge pales in comparison to the others at JFK’s terminal 4. Maybe if you only have priority...
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Review: Capital One Lounge at New York JFK Airport (JFK), Terminal 4
Another outstanding lounge by Capital One, which celebrates New York. Check out the bagels, cheeses, and the bar! Coined Capital One’s “Flagship” outpost, this lounge has the design and elements that make these lounges favorites for travelers. This location has an authentic bagel bar, a cheese bar, and a cocktail bar...
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Review: Delta One Lounge at New York JFK Airport (JFK), Terminal 4
Wow...perhaps the best business class lounge in the USA Modern and bright and chock full of most every conceivable amenity, Delta’s Delta One Lounge might be the finest lounge operated anywhere by a US carrier. Expectations have been surpassed.! The summary The lounge is on the mezzanine level of terminal four, overlooking the...
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Review: VIP One Lounge at New York JFK Airport (JFK), Terminal 1
maybe the oddest lounge I have ever visited.. A rather small pre-security lounge at JFK’s terminal one has made to order food, a welcoming reception team, an expedited security lane of its own, and is surprisingly quiet - but the lack of available outlets and no in-lounge bathrooms detract from the...
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Review: The Club at Atlanta Hartfield Jackson Int’l Airport (ATL), Concourse F
…Needing an overhaul The only priority pass lounge in the world’s busiest airport won’t win any design awards. A nice breakfast buffet and rather nice showers cannot rescue this often crowded lounge. The summary Located on the mezzanine level in the beautiful F concourse, which serves non-US carriers and some Delta flights, this...
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Review: Delta Sky Club at Atlanta (ATL), Concourse F
…One of the nicest Sky Clubs in Atlanta Sporting a terrific outdoor deck, a lovely bar, great showers, and runway views. The Delta Sky Club in Concourse F at Atlanta Hartfield Jackson Int’l Airport is one the nicest in the airport – where there are 8 Sky Clubs. The summary The lounge is...
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Review: Delta Sky Club at Atlanta (ATL), Concourse D
…Surpasses expectations…stunning domestic lounge Highlighted by a luxurious décor, a great buffet and bar, and tarmac views, the largest of 8 Delta Sky Clubs in Atlanta is not only the best at the airport but one of the finest domestic lounges in the US. The summary The lounge is near the center of...