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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Lounge Review: United Club – Los Angeles (LAX)
…Large lounge with great buffet, outdoor deck, offices and great views. When: January 2, 2025Rating: 7/10 – Very fineAccess: United Club MemberThe United Club at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is reputed to be one of the best domestic clubs in the network. I have to agree even though it sports...
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Lounge Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – Los Angeles (LAX)
..…Quiet space with nice buffet…. When: January 2, 2025Rating: 6.5/10 – EnjoyableAccess: United Club membership - reciprocal privilegesThe Maple Leaf Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a rather small lounge for LAX but provides a delightful respite from the bustle of Terminal 6, which mostly serves Alaska Airlines. The...
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Lounge Review: United Club – Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
…Lounge epitomizes United’s mid-2010s décor. The United Club at Fort Lauderdale airport epitomizes the airline’s mid-2010s uniform design, which favors beiges, faux white marble, clean lines, and a variety of seating (sit down tables, high top tables, wider chairs). Sadly, this lounge has no windows and there is no indication from...
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Lounge Review: United Club – Boston Logan (BOS)
…Large outstation lounge with extensive buffet, great views, and private offices When: November 21, 2024 Rating: 6.5/10 – Enjoyable Access: United Club Member The United Club at Boston Logan deserves its reputation as one of the finest United Club lounges that’s not in a United hub. But United offers a lot of flights to...
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One Mile at a Time
Saudi Arabia’s Lofty Tourism Goals Get A Reality Check
Saudi Arabia is investing an unprecedented amount of money in tourism, in an effort to diversify the economy away from oil. Ive been watching this with great interest. Not only have we never seen such a large investment in tourism, but so many of the country’s projects look downright outlandish,...
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Etihad Transfer Bonus Offer Valid till 31st March 2025 [Up to 40%]
Etihad offers up to a 40% bonus on transferring miles from select eligible partners. The transfer should be completed by 31 March 2025. Etihad Transfer Bonus Details With this promotion, you can get a 40% Bonus Etihad Guest Miles; however, it is a tiered offer: Only transfer transactions made by...
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Maharaja Club Points Plus Transfer Offer [Valid till 31st Mar’25]
Air India has taken a leaf out of Vistara history and brought its popular ” Point Fest” offer as a “Points Plus” one. With the Maharaja Club Points Plus Transfer Offer, you can get up to 50% bonus points and a maximum of 200K bonus Maharaja Points per transfer partner....
The Gate with Brian Cohen
We’re So Sorry, Cyclone Alfred…
We’re so sorry, Cyclone Alfred — but I really did not want to meet you in person. Besides, at one point, you seemed to have not moved a bloody inch all day. As I sit here at... The post We’re So Sorry, Cyclone Alfred… appeared first on The Gate.
One Mile at a Time
Clogged Toilets Cause 10-Hour Air India Flight To Nowhere
Some passengers on a recent long haul Air India flight were in for a pretty crappy time, after their flight had to divert over clogged toilets. By all accounts, it sounds like the carrier’s handling of this situation was not impressive.
ATX Jetsetter
Review: The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas
The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas is a great property and the service lives up to the brand standard, though it is becoming a bit dated. The post Review: The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: Avios transfer bonus, Hertz Amex Offer, Hilton & LifeMiles sales & 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. There are some good offers ending this week. That includes a 20% transfer bonus from Citi ThankYou to Qatar Airways, $70 back when spending $250 with...
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Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Point offers for March 2025
Here are our Top Hotel Stay Bonuses for this month! These are for stays that you credit to a hotel frequent guest program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re booking past this month. If none of the offers listed below...
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Top 5 Flight Bonus Miles and Points Offers for March 2025
Here are our Top 5 Flight Bonus Mile/Point Offers for this month. This post is of course for bonuses for flying this month however many of these offers go beyond so don’t count them out for flights you need to book past this month. If none of the offers listed...
Points With a Crew
The #1 trick to tell if your flight is going to be delayed
There's one trick that I reliably use to determine whether my flight is going to leave on time. Expert travelers know that the simple way to find out is to ...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 291
I am currently in Australia as this article was published; but the photograph shown below is from when I was there last year: it is one of a series of plaques that was on the walls inside of the Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout in Australia. For this edition of this...
The Bulkhead Seat
2025 Weekly Review: March 8th
Hello from sunny Tampa. I hope you’re having a good weekend. I was in… The post 2025 Weekly Review: March 8th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (8th March)
We’ve reached the end of the week again, where I’ve spent time typing, scheming and trying to understand the meaning of sanity. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Because coffee solves a lot of sins in the world – 200 Degrees Coffee, Birmingham  TRIP REPORT:...
Frequent Miler
JetBlue’s partnership dreams, an unfortunate 8 hour flight to nowhere, and a “new” Native American mound in Ohio (Saturday Selection)
We’ve got a few little noteworthy things for you from this week with some discussion about JetBlue’s partnership dreams, an unfortunate 8 hour flight to nowhere, and a “new” Native American mound in Ohio. JetBlue Loved Its American Airlines Partnership—Now Its CEO Is Pushing To Build Something Like It Again...
Your Mileage May Vary
Do Flight Attendants Earn Points For Staying In Hotels Between Flights?
If you’ve followed Your Mileage May Vary for any period of time, you know that in between our bona fide informative posts about credit cards, hotels, airports, airlines, our travels,…
One Mile at a Time
United Airlines Free Starlink Wi-Fi Coming To 1,000+ Planes
While there are lots of areas where United Airlines has been improving, Wi-Fi is an area where the carrier has historically lagged both American and Delta.
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Comparing the no annual fee American Express Hilton with the Amex Hilton Surpass
If you're looking to score a bunch of Hilton points, the American Express Hilton Surpass and Amex Hilton are two cards to consider. But which is best? Let's take a deep dive into ...
View from the Wing
I Got A Suite Upgrade On A $163 Stay at Viceroy DC—But Breakfast Never Showed
A week ago I stayed at the Viceroy DC. The Viceroy brand participates in GHA Discovery. The hotel is part of the American Express Hotel Collection (and I had a two night stay, so eligible for benefits). And they had an amazing rate - I don't think...
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: March 08, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I apologize for my unusual posting schedule over the past week, as I’ve been in Japan. We’ve had an incredible trip so far, and I look forward to sharing more initial impressions over the coming days, and then publishing a...
Your Mileage May Vary
This AMEX Representative Saved My Membership Rewards Points
When your American Express credit card anniversary date is approaching, you need to consider the annual fee. Is the card worth keeping? Even if it was a good decision before,…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Buckle Your Seatbelts: The Aviation Industry Says The Trump Administration’s Plans For Sweeping Federal Jobs Cuts Will Be “Bad For Everyone”
Some US airlines might be fawning over the Trump administration and publicly praising plans to bolster the numbers of air traffic controllers, but the trade body that represents more than 340 airlines around the world is less enthusiastic about the President’s plans for sweeping federal job cuts. While it remains...
Miles To Memories
Points And Miles Required Reading, Volume III
We're touching on four different topics of varying importance on this third edition of Point And Miles Required Reading. The post Points And Miles Required Reading, Volume III appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
Airlines Now Flying ‘2% More Seats’ Than 2019, Yet Scheduled Flights Still Haven’t Recovered From Pandemic
There are more seats flying today than there were before the pandemic but flights are still below 2019 levels worldwide, and we’re certainly not back to trend. Continue reading Airlines Now Flying ‘2% More Seats’ Than 2019, Yet Scheduled Flights Still Haven’t Recovered From Pandemic...
Monkey Miles
A list of all the Secret VIP Hotel programs you should be using
This is a list of all the hotel VIP programs you can use to access increased benefits at qualifying rates ( usually BAR ) updated for 2022 The post A list of all the Secret VIP Hotel programs you should be using appeared first on Monkey Miles.
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Lounge Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – St. John’s (YYT)
...…Décor and staff evoke Newfoundland's beauty and friendliness When: November 6, 2024 Rating: 6.5/10 – Enjoyable Access: Star Alliance Gold The Maple Leaf Lounge at St. John’s International Airport is a great place to relax before leaving Newfoundland, especially since the lounge evokes the location. Newfoundland art and sculptures celebrate St. John’s connection to...
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Lounge Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – Halifax (YHZ)
…Featureless…good for work…good coffee. Lounge Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – Halifax (YHZ)When: November 2, 2024Rating: 5/10 – AverageAccess: Star Alliance Gold…Featureless…good for work…good coffee.The Maple Leaf Lounge at Halifax Stanfield International Airport is rather disappointing, especially as this is the largest airport in Atlantic Canada. It’s small, extremely dated,...
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Lounge Review: Escape Lounge – Bradley Int’t Airport – Hartford, CT (BDL)
..cute little lounge with good food When: October 26, 2024 Rating: 6/10 – Worth the visit Access: American Express Platinum Card The only lounge in Hartford’s Bradley International Airport is highlighted by an excellent buffet and a staff that works hard and performs several functions. The lounge is located by the entrance to the pier...
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Lounge Review: United Club, Terminal C (C123)– Newark (EWR)
...the game changer When: October 18, 2024 Rating: 8/10 – Excellent Access: United Club Member Opened in 2022, the new United Club at Newark near gate C123 marked a significant upgrade and enormous change for the United Club system. This was the first new lounge that eschewed the uniformly used mid-2010 aesthetic of clean...
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Lounge Review: Lufthansa Lounge – Newark (EWR)
…a lounge reborn and upgraded When: October 18, 2024 Rating: 7.5/10 – Delightful Access: Star Alliance Gold Status Lufthansa recently reopened its lounge in Terminal B at Newark Liberty Airport. This lounge is equal to its Boston counterpart (review here), highlighted by a stylish free bar, elevated food options, very nice staff, and a...
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Lounge Review: United Club, Terminal C (C74)– Newark (EWR)
…A lounge reborn with a New York vibe When: September 17, 2024 Rating: 7.5/10 – Delightful Access: United Club Member The United Club at gate C74 is the most recently reimagined lounge in the airline’s Newark hub. As in all newly opened lounges, the mid-2010s uniform aesthetic has been replaced with a lounge that...
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Lounge Review: Etihad/Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge, Terminal 4 – New York JFK
….elevated food offerings in a casually luxurious setting When: March 6, 2024 Rating: 8/10 – Awesome Access: Priority Pass through Chase Sapphire Reserve Card (3 hours before departure) A few years ago, to save costs, Etihad Airways divested itself of its lounges. After the pandemic, Etihad partnered with Chase to reopen and rebrand its...
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Lounge Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge – Washington Dulles (IAD)
…A utilitarian space with nice food, showers and friendly staff When: April 24, 2024 Rating: 7/10 – Very fine Access: Star Alliance Gold This is a strange lounge. It checks so many boxes for a lounge operated by an international carrier such as hot and cold buffet items, no charge bar, shower suites and...