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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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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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Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes March – 62,300 Biz to Europe is back
New Singapore Airlines "Spontaneous Escapes"
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Orlando Airport May Build A Planespotting Park — And You Can Help Design It
Orlando International Airport is thinking about creating a dedicated planespotting park — and they’re asking the public what it should look like. From viewing platforms to food trucks, here’s what…
Points With a Crew
Four Corners monument: Bucket-list worthy or total ripoff?
Four Corners monument is a classic bucket list item for any self-respecting road-geek. Is it worth the visit (and fee!) or is it just a total ripoff?
One Mile at a Time
FINALLY: Lufthansa Boeing 787 Allegris Business Class Seats Now Certified!
The introduction of Lufthansa’s new Allegris cabin concept hasn’t been without drama, to put it mildly. Over the past several months, Lufthansa’s biggest issue has been with its new Boeing 787s, as the airline has struggled to get its new business class seats certified.
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American Airlines Updates App and Website to Better Explain Flight Delays and Cancellations
American Airlines is rolling out a new digital feature designed to give travelers clearer…
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Wyndham Hotel Category Changes Coming Soon
Wyndham Rewards will make annual adjustments to award pricing for some of its properties on April 15, 2026.
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Earn Up to 15,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points Per Night in London
You can earn up to 15,000 bonus Marriott Rewards points when you stay at your choice of four different hotel properties in London through Wednesday, May 20, 2026... ...but you must use promotional code S2449 when booking your reservation by Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at your choice of the following four...
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American Airlines Will Now Tell You Why Your Flight Is Delayed — In Plain English
American Airlines says it will now start telling passengers, in plain English, what is actually causing their delay instead of burying the explanation in codes or vague updates. The new feature is rolling out across the airline’s app, website, and notifications, giving travelers a clearer read on whether a disruption...
One Mile at a Time
American App & Website Now Explain Why Flights Are Delayed & Canceled!
American Airlines is rolling out fantastic new functionality, which customers will no doubt appreciate…
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Lufthansa Gets Go Ahead To Fill Business Class Seats On its Boeing 787s a Month Ahead of Schedule (A Very Delayed Schedule)
German flag carrier Lufthansa has finally been given the go-ahead by U.S. aviation regulators to start filling most of the Business Class seats on its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliners… a month ahead of schedule, although that schedule had already been significantly delayed several times. On Monday, Lufthansa confirmed that...
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Quiet Kids Belong In Business Class More Than Disruptive Adults Do
The debate over kids in business class misses the point. The real issue is not age, it is behavior: a quiet, well-parented child is far less disruptive than the loud, drunk, seat-kicking, aisle-blocking adult passengers airlines tolerate every day in premium cabins.
One Mile at a Time
Dubai Bans Foreign Airlines Following Airport Fuel Tank Attack & Explosion
Up until recently, Dubai International Airport (DXB) was the busiest in the world, though that has changed in the past few weeks. With the United States and Israel attacking Iran, and Iran then responding, there has been chaos in the region, with implications that are being felt globally.
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The Hidden Benefits Of The Bilt Palladium Card: Mastercard World Legend Perks
When most people look at the new Bilt Palladium Card, the headline features get most of the attention. Things like 2X points on everyday spending, the $400 hotel credit through…
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Dubai’s Aviation Regulator suspends arrivals for foreign airlines at Dubai’s Airports till further notice
Dubai's airports are shut to international airlines intending to operate flights into either DXB or DWC. The intent is safety of these airlines and their passengers. Here are the details.
Miles To Memories
Atmos Rewards Increases Pricing on Partner Awards
When you add a connection to a partner award flight, the price jumps up significantly higher than what you would expect from Alaska's award chart,
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Citi Strata Elite Approvals Are Rolling In — $2,300 In First-Year Value
Readers are reporting surprisingly easy approvals for Citi new premium credit card. The Strata Elite currently offers an initial bonus and credits I value at $2,300 total in the first cardmember year, making it one of the most lucrative new card launches in years.
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Unkind: inKind no longer allows stacking account credit with offers
Dining app inKind has made what may feel like an unKind change to those who have become accustomed to stacking offers with account credit (perhaps gathered by purchasing discounted gift cards). Sadly, as reported by Doctor of Credit, you can no longer (as they say) have your cake and eat...
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Trip Report Introduction: The Star Alliance Lounge Milk Run
I reviewed various Star Alliance lounges across London and Zurich, all on a single business class ticket. Here's what you can expect.
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The best hotel bonus points promotions – March 2026
Here is your monthly update of all the major hotel bonus points promotions that are available. One of the easiest ways to rack up lots of hotel points is to take advantage of these global/systemwide/regional bonuses that come from many of the big chain programs and also from the lesser...
One Mile at a Time
Did Alaska Atmos Rewards Massively Increase Award Pricing? (Update: No)
We’ll mark this as ”developing” for now, as it remains to be seen whether this is a massive devaluation, or just a glitch.
Miles To Memories
inKind Dining App Limits Stacking Opportunities
inKind has made an important change to its terms, adding limitations to their frequent discounts. As of today, March 16, you can no longer combine discounts with inKind Cash.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Foreign Airlines Are Now Banned From Flying to Dubai Following Drone Strike On Fuel Tank
The few remaining foreign airlines that had been operating flights to Dubai since the start of the Iran War on February 28 have now been reportedly banned by the country’s civil aviation regulator following a drone strike on a fuel tank at Dubai International Airport in the early hours of...
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Kickstarter: OUTZAC Pico Air Pump (Back By Monday)
The OUTZAC pump is a ultralight 5kPa low-noise air pump designed for outdoor adventures. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
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Free Flight to Puerto Rico! TPOL’S March Madness Bracket Contest
It’s that time of year again. Time for disappointment for most, and glory for one-  #Michigan. Winner gets a flight to Puerto Rico. Enter here. *Free flights only from the contiguous USA, Panama, or Colombia. The post Free Flight to Puerto Rico! TPOL’S March Madness Bracket Contest appeared first on The...
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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...
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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...