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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Transfer bonus from Choice Privileges to Air France / KLM Flying Blue
Choice Privileges is currently offering a transfer bonus when you transfer Choice Privileges rewards points to Air France KLM Flying Blue. It’s normally a bad deal to transfer hotel points to an airline program, but if you have points stranded at Choice, or you’re just flush with Choice points, you...
One Mile at a Time
Complaining About Screaming Kids On Flights: When Is It Appropriate?
Hello, live from a mostly excellent (as usual) transatlantic Air France business class flight… and I have a question!
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: ISOLA26 Waterproof Adventure Jacket
The ISOLA26 waterproof adventure jacket features 58 pockets, a Smart GPS system, and the SecureVault pocket system. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...
Your Mileage May Vary
Those Strange “Eyebrow Windows” On Older Boeing Planes—Here’s Why They Existed
If you’ve ever looked closely at older Boeing planes, you may have noticed something unusual above the cockpit. As is the case with nearly any vehicle, over the course of…
The Bulkhead Seat
SAS Celebrates 80 Years Since Its First Transatlantic Flight with Special Anniversary Livery
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is celebrating 80 years since its first transatlantic flight connected Stockholm…
One Mile at a Time
Interesting (To Me): American Admirals Clubs Are Getting Citi Branding
If you frequently visit American Airlines’ Admirals Club lounges, you’ll notice a subtle change to the branding…
Travel Codex
Why I love National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is for those with the desire to explore the world on small ships in small groups and go beyond the typical cruise ports and destinations. With a dedicated fleet of expedition vessels, Lindblad goes both where the large ships do, but mostly far beyond. With National Geographic’s...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Earn 1,500 Bonus Points: Link Your Marriott Bonvoy and Uber Accounts — Plus…
Marriott Bonvoy has officially collaborated in partnership with Uber since Spring of 2021, which allows Marriott Bonvoy members to earn points toward free nights at a minimum of 34 hotel brands in greater than 10,000 destinations worldwide when requesting select Uber rides and ordering food and groceries from eligible merchants...
View from the Wing
Most Miles And Points Valuations Are Wrong — Why All The Published Numbers Are Too High
Most miles and points valuations start from the same flawed premise: they measure how much travel a point can buy, then treat that number as if it were cash value. That massively overstates what points are actually worth, because points are less flexible than cash, carry devaluation risk, usually are...
Your Mileage May Vary
Worried About Hertz’s AI Damage Scanners? Where You Rent Matters Most
Renting from Hertz at a major airport may come with something new: AI-powered damage scanners. But if that concerns you, the real question isn’t whether to avoid Hertz—it’s where you…
Miles To Memories
Amex Making Platinum Card Changes, Removing Events With AmEx and Uber VIP
Amex will remove "Events with Amex", Uber VIP is also going away and will be replaced with Signature Support for Amex, and there are changes to lounge access which we already knew.
One Mile at a Time
Traveling With Kids Gives You A New Perspective On Hotels
Having kids changes everything in life, and that includes travel. I thought I was an expert on navigating airlines and hotels before we had kids, and then suddenly I felt like a complete newbie. The concept of just rolling up to the airport 45 minutes before departure with a carry-on...
Points Miles and Bling
National Bank Lounge YUL Closing for Renovation April 30
National Bank has announced that the lounge in Montreal will close for a full renovation on April 30, 2026 starting…
Hawaii Calling
Virtuoso Travel: A Guide To Exclusive Perks & Benefits
Top luxury hotels around the world, including many of the best luxury hotels on Oʻahu, are reserving premiere benefits and upgrades for travelers who book through select Virtuoso travel agencies and advising networks: Are you on their list? If you’re planning where to stay in Hawai’i and paying extra at...
The Bulkhead Seat
Uber Further Moves Into Luxury Travel With Planned Acquisition of Blacklane
Uber is continuing its push into the premium travel segment with plans to acquire…
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Adds Godiva Chocolate To First Class Service
United Airlines is adding a sweet new touch to its domestic first class service: Godiva chocolate. United Airlines Adds Godiva Chocolate To Domestic First Class The Belgian chocolatier, like United, is celebrating its 100-year anniversary and will be featured onboard throughout the month of April. Specifically, United says the chocolates...
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Choice Privileges: Receive up to a 35% bonus when you buy points (Mar 30 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is the next Choice Privileges buy points bonus where they are offering up to 35% extra on points purchases. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
The Alviator
Review: Zleep Hotel Zürich-Kloten, Zurich Airport (ZRH)
A review of the Zleep Hotel at Zürich-Kloten, a very quick bus ride from the airport and a popular option for a shorter layover.
Miles To Memories
You Can Earn 7 Free Nights From Hyatt Brand Explorer Perk
One of my favorite perks of the World of Hyatt program is Hyatt Brand Eplorer. The brand explorer perk encourages you try all of the different hotel brands Hyatt has to often.
One Mile at a Time
Suspicious: Air Côte d’Ivoire Claims Airbus A330neo Was Vandalized In Paris
I don’t mean to be a skeptic, but the evidence presented doesn’t really seem to justify the narrative… though I’d love to be proven wrong, and I welcome other takes.
Points With a Crew
Chase Freedom Q1 2026 5% Bonus Categories (Last Days To Spend!)
Finally, it's time to activate your Chase Freedom Q1 2026 Bonus categories, and there are some good ones. You must activate before earning 5% cash back and ...
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Review: Swiss Arrival Lounge, Zurich (ZRH)
Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT This is a brilliant arrival facility available to lots of passengers with morning…
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TSA Delays Were Rough—But These People Stepped Up to Help (Some Even Found Humor)
TSA delays during the shutdown were tough for both workers and travelers—but not all the stories were negative. There’s light at the end of the tunnel for TSA workers, who…
Miles To Memories
Check If Targeted For 75K NLL, Chase’s Horrible Systems Change, 22 New AI Resorts Bookable From 12K Hyatt & More
All of that plus Amex shutdown wave, all inclusive hotels come to Vegas (kinda), how I am burning my Bilt Cash and so much more.
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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...