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 : Air Canada Cafe  – Montreal (YUL), Transborder Concourse
Standout food and bar makes this small space pay off The summary Typically, I would vote thumbs down to a lounge without a washroom and plenty of outlets. Well – that theory does not hold when it comes to the Air Canada Café in the Transborder (US) concourse in Montreal....
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Review : Salon Odyssee, Desjardin – Plaza Premium Lounge – Montreal (YUL), Transborder Concourse
The only lounge in Montreal’s transborder (US) concourse that is not operated by Air Canada remains one of the oddest lounges I have visited The summary This lounge remains the only choice for travelers leaving Montreal for the US that are not flying Air Canada (or Star Alliance carriers). It...
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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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Miraval Austin: Bottom Line Review
Miraval is Hyatt’s “wellness” brand, with three locations in the US and one in the Middle East. Each property has an extensive array of classes, ranging from pilates to yoga, axe-throwing to tarot card reading. Most of them are included in the room rate, whether booking with cash or points,...
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United Newark to Athens Flight Cancelled After Reported Six-Hour Tarmac Delay
Passengers  on board United Airlines flight UA 124 from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)…
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Should you sign up for the Capital One Venture or Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card?
Chase and Capital One both offer great mid-tier credit cards for travel points and miles. Which card is better?
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Bad Manners: Deplaning Passenger Demands to Pass Others and Threatens Assault
Cutting in front of other passengers while deplaning is one of the fastest ways…
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In Memoriam: Dovster
Memorial articles for members of FlyerTalk have quietly ceased here at The Gate With Brian Cohen — but this article about Dovster is the second of two exceptions to that policy for Memorial Day 2026, with the first exception that was published in an article earlier today pertaining to the...
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Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature Card Review: A Boring 2% Cash Back Card That Keeps Getting Better
Some credit cards get all the attention. The ones with airport lounge access. The ones with giant welcome bonuses. The ones with monthly credits that require a spreadsheet, a reminder…
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60K Choice Privileges points with no annual fee with new Choice Mastercard offer
The Choice Privileges Mastercard is currently featuring an increased introductory offer of 60,000 Choice Privileges points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days. That’s a solid offer for the no-annual-fee version of the card (in fact, it matches the offer for the $95-annual-fee Choice Privileges Mastercard Select...
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An Austin Permit Points Southwest Airlines Completing An Airport Lounge By March
Southwest Airlines has never had airport lounges, but a new Austin permit suggests that is about to change sooner than expected. A 20,000-square-foot “Project Oasis” lounge buildout appears tied to Southwest and targets completion by March.
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Would you take $1000 for a 9 hour delay?
What's your time worth? We could have had nearly $1000 to take a bump on Southwest, but it would have gotten us to our destination 9 hours later. What would you do?
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The Real Reason Hotels Have Free Ice Machines
Hotel ice machines are one of those things most travelers completely take for granted. But there’s actually a surprisingly specific reason they became a standard feature in American hotels. Regardless…
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Sri Lanka Drops Visa Fees for 40 Countries
Sri Lanka is a wonderful place to visit with amazing beaches, food, and history.  Now, it’s even more attractive to visit as they are making it easier to visit for nationals of 40 countries. The Electronic travel authorization is here to stay, but it now costs $0 to apply. As...
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Targeted Hyatt promos: 2K every 2 nights up to 20K; 3X points on stays 2+ nights, more
World of Hyatt is out with some targeted promotions to earn bonus points on stays. The details vary from person to person, but my wife got an offer of 2,000 bonus points for every two nights up to 20 nights / 20K bonus points, while Stephen’s wife got an offer...
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Save Up to 35% On Stays With Radisson Rewards
You can save up to 35% on stays with Radisson Rewards membership program at participating resort properties in Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa regions between Wednesday, July 1, 2026 to Thursday, September 10, 2026 — breakfast is included — and you can also earn 3,000 Radisson Rewards...
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Hyatt Now Lets Park Hyatt Sydney And Tokyo Pretend They’re Resorts To Dodge Elite Late Checkout
Park Hyatt Sydney and Park Hyatt Tokyo are classic city hotels, but Hyatt now lets them classify themselves as resorts — a designation that can let them dodge guaranteed 4 p.m. late checkout for Globalists. That turns one of World of Hyatt’s most valuable elite benefits into something properties can...
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Holy Schnikes! Earn Up To 16.5x With Hilton Amex Offer & Deal Stacking
There are some Amex Offers for bonus Hilton points that could net you up to 15x on your spend with a little deal stacking.
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The Hotel Brand That Fits How We Actually Travel
Every year, I do a recap of where we actually stayed — not which hotel program we think we like best, not which one has the most valuable elite benefits,…
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Iberia Club: Earn 3x Avios for NH Hotels stays in Europe & the Americas (May 25 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is a good one for Avios collectors as you can earn 3x Avios via Iberia Club for stays at NH Hotels in Europe and the Americas. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
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British Airways Avios Increases Fees on May 27
It’s time for British Airways to have another devaluation… After increasing the number of Avios required for many redemptions in…
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Rakuten+ subscription: 10% back at select merchants for $100/yr, with a $50 signup bonus
Doctor of Credit has uncovered something that will only be of interest to a subset of readers: Rakuten offers a Rakuten+ subscription. The subscription costs $100 per year and comes with 10% back all the time at select merchants. Potentially the most useful of those will be Hotels.com and Viator....
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Citi Strata Elite Card 75K Points Welcome Bonus, With Strong Value Proposition
The Citi Strata Elite Card (review) was launched in 2025, as Citi’s new premium credit card, and it has the potential to represent a great value, especially for the first year. In this post, I’d like to recap the details of the card’s current welcome bonus, along with eligibility rules.
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Marriott Bonvoy: Earn 3,000 bonus points for stays at over 2,000 hotels in the U.S. and Canada
Marriott Bonvoy have brought back their annual summer bonus for stays in the U.S. and Canada. This offer can be stacked with Exclusively for You targeted offers and also any global Marriott promotions should they decide to offer one for the summer. There is also no limit to the number...
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50% Off Amazon Deal Is Back, What Is An American Airlines Companion Pass Worth & Cheapest International Flights This Summer
In our Around the Web series we take a look at interesting articles that cover miles, points, travel and personal finance.
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British Airways Accused of Discrimination After Boy With Tourette’s Was Banned From Flight When He Shouted ‘Bomb’
A family has put British Airways on blast after their 13-year-old son was denied boarding on a recent flight from London Gatwick for a highly anticipated holiday to Spain, when the boy blurted out the word ‘Bomb’ in the gate area just before boarding. The boy suffers from Tourettes Syndrone...
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I just used Europe’s new EES border system. Here’s what you need to know.
The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces passport stamps with a digital system for border crossings at…
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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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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...