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 – San Antonio International (SAT), Terminal B
Small former Continental Presidents Club is dated but staff is wonderful and buffet is decent The summary The lounge is near gate B3 at SAT airport. With a whopping number of short flights to Houston, as well as nonstop service to most of its other hubs, United is smart to...
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Review: Air France Lounge  – Houston Intercontinental (IAH), Terminal D
Time for a renovation The summary This lounge is in dire need of a renovation. Air France this past year updated its lounge at Boston Logan (which is still just ok) and before that did a great job updating the lounge at Washington Dulles. All of these lounges accept Priority...
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Review: United Club – Houston Intercontinental (IAH), Terminal A
Small, crowded, and dated lounge in overflow terminal The summary Most United flights at Houston Intercontinental depart from and arrive at the B,C, and E gates. However, a few depart from a few of the A gates. Therefore, this small club exists in Terminal A for those United passengers in...
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Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Revisited) – New York LaGuardia (LGA)
A vastly underrated lounge The summary While the Capital One Landing, the Chase Sapphire Lounge, and the American Express Centurion Lounge receive well-deserved plaudits in LaGuardia’s beautiful Terminal B, Air Canada’s Maple Leaf Lounge is a great place to wait for a flight. The lounge reflects how important NYC is...
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Passenger Put His Bare Feet Where They Didn’t Belong. His Seatmate Got Revenge
Airplane etiquette shouldn’t be complicated: your feet belong in your own space. One passenger ignored that particular rule, and the person sitting in front of him decided he’d had enough.…
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Changes coming to IHG Select card (old $49 card, no longer available)
A member of our Frequent Miler Insiders Facebook group recently reported being told by a Chase representative that changes are coming to their old IHG Select card (this is the old card with a $49 annual fee that has not been available for new applicants or product changes for years)....
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Radical Flydubai Copilot Planned To Crash Into Tel Aviv Airport Before Wounded Captain And Passengers Stopped Him
The flydubai copilot who attacked his captain with an axe reportedly intended to crash the plane into the terminal at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. The plan was to continue toward the airport normally, concealing what had happened until the final moments.
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 at Seoul Incheon Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 being loaded up at Seoul Incheon Terminal 1 as it is prepared for its return journey back to Changi Airport.  Singapore Airlines operates 28 Boeing 787-10 aircraft in its widebody fleet. The airline...
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The time my son tried to smuggle a knife through airport security
Find out what happens when you try to bring a Leatherman multi-tool through security....
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Why I Always Carry This Tiny Accessory When I Travel
When you’re stuck at the airport and trying to get some work done, keeping your devices charged becomes a priority. Even when your flight has USB charging ports, I like…
The Bulkhead Seat
American Passenger Complains Seatmate Took Off His Shirt and Manspread Into Her Seat
An American Airlines passenger is raising questions about how carriers handle situations when one…
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$900 bonus with a new Chase checking and savings account
Chase has extended its excellent bonus for opening a new checking and savings account. Until 1/27/27, you can earn $900 when you open a new Chase Total Checking Account and a new Chase Savings Account. To get the bonus, you have to set up direct deposit to your checking account,...
The Bulkhead Seat
SWISS Begins Rolling Out Free Starlink Wi-Fi
SWISS has begun introducing Starlink internet across its fleet and is promising faster and…
Miles To Memories
What About KLM? Assessing Flying Blue Platinum Award Availability
In addition to Air France, Flying Blue Platinum elites supposedly get additional KLM award availability. But how does it actually look?
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Historic Cedar Hill Cemetery in Vicksburg
Historic Cedar Hill Cemetery in Vicksburg in Mississippi is one of the oldest and largest cemeteries in the United States that is still in use today. In addition to the notable interment of a Confederate camel named Old Douglas, artists, politicians, authors, soldiers, and ministers are also among the people who...
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My valuable trade-off (Greg’s Wild Card Journal)
I’m now comfortably back home after a terrific Wild Card trip to Panama, Colombia, and Melbourne. I loved my trip, but there’s no question that Nick and Tim’s trips were more impressive. Congratulations to both for showing us all how it should be done. That said, I want to shine...
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American Airlines Is Trying Harder In Coach—Better Snacks, Confused Passengers, And An Awkward New Service
American’s new coach snacks are a welcome improvement. On my flight, though, three choices left passengers hesitating, while the new service instructions call for placing drinks on window seat trays flight attendants can’t reach from the aisle.
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How Airlines Decide Who Gets Bumped From An Oversold Flight
When too many passengers show up for an oversold flight, airlines first look for volunteers. If that doesn’t work, several factors may help determine who gets left behind. Years ago,…
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United Raises Credit Card Bonuses To 100,000 Miles—Cardholders Earn More On Flights And Pay Less For Awards
United and Chase have raised initial bonuses on all four personal credit cards, with offers now reaching 100,000 miles. That's worth considering because United has made its credit card much harder to skip: eligible primary cardholders earn more miles for flying, then pay fewer miles to book United awards. Even...
The Bulkhead Seat
Woman Who Refused to Give Up Her Window Seat to a Child Is Now Suing
A Brazilian airline passenger who became an unexpected social media sensation after refusing to…
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Earn bonus miles when spending on Chase Marriott credit cards (targeted)
Chase is rolling out a fresh round of targeted spending offers for Marriott cardholders that could add up to 2 bonus points everywhere. The Deal Chase Marriott cardholders are being targeted for spending offers including: Spend $500 in calendar month and get 1,000 bonus points, up to a total of...
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Wyndham Amex Offer: Spend $100 & get $20 back (enrollment required)
A new Wyndham Amex Offer has popped up that has the potential to save you up to 20% on your next stay at a participating property in the US or Canada. The Deal Spend $100+ on room rate & room charges in one or more purchases at participating Wyndham “value”...
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Rant: American, United, Delta Highlight Internet Importance
Delta Air Lines’ highly controversial decision regarding inflight internet has become a hot topic with United and American. But the importance of connectivity is accelerating. Bastian Strikes A Chord A few months ago, as Starlink was signing some of its (now) 48 airline partners up for fast wifi – almost...
Miles To Memories
Up To 40% Off Amazon With Citi ThankYou Points! (Check If Targeted)
The Amazon Citi ThankYou Point Promotion has returned and it can save you up to 40% off your next purchase, and will only cost a few points.
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Deal: Buy Marriott Bonvoy Points with a 55% Bonus [0.81¢/Point]
Marriott is the world’s largest hotel chain. You will find a Marriott hotel in most places, giving you several opportunities to make the most of your Marriott points. You can earn Marriott Bonvoy points in many ways. However, buying Marriott Bonvoy Points can also be a great way to load up...
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What Should You Do If a Plane Passenger Puts a Suitcase in Your Overhead Bin? Here’s What Flight Attendants Say
The airplane boarding process can be complicated, and much of the tension regards the overhead bins. If you get to your seat and the bin above your seat is taken, what should you ...
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Which Airline Loyalty Program Should You Learn in Each Alliance?
If you’re getting started with points and miles, the number of airline loyalty programs can feel overwhelming. Even after you understand the three major alliances- oneworld, Star Alliance and SkyTeam…
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Exclusive: American Airlines Will No Longer Bump Passengers—Volunteers Can Get The Next Flight Even If It’s Full
An internal American Airlines memo tells airport staff to keep the aircraft door open until enough passengers volunteer, take a delay if necessary, and let local managers approve higher compensation. Volunteers can even be confirmed on the next sold-out departure.
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Review: United Club – Houston Intercontinental (IAH), Terminal C (Gate C33)
Former Continental Presidents Club and nothing has changed The summary The lounge is near gate C33 of Houston Intercontinental’s massive C terminal. This large lounge still sports the dark wood and cubicles that were hallmarks of Continental Airline’s Presidents Clubs. The lounge never even received the mid-2010’s United refresh with...
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Review: Plaza Premium First Lounge – Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Int’l, Terminal D
Small luxurious lounge with superlative food and an incredible staff The summary The Plaza Premium First Lounge at DFW (Terminal D) marks the operator’s initial US foray of an elevated “first” lounge. Located near gate D15, it shares an entry with a traditional Plaza Premium Lounge, which looked very nice...
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Review: United Polaris Lounge – Los Angeles International (LAX), Terminal 7
The Polaris motif
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Review: Air India Maharaja Lounge – San Francisco Int’l (SFO), Concourse A
Terrific lounge that surpasses expectations The summary My flight into SFO from Denver arrived early and in the D gates. Thus, with a 3.5 hour layover, I made the 15 minute walk over to Concourse A to check out the new Air India Maharaja Lounge. If I had less time,...
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Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge – Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Terminal D
Another stunner from Chase The summary Chase continues to impress with their Sapphire Lounges. The newest one (which was only opened a few days at the time of my visit) is located by Gate D25 at Dallas-Fort Worth International and immediately sets the bar for lounges at DFW. The entry...
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Review: American Airlines Admirals Club – Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Terminal D
Nice breakfast buffet – and a bagel bar station! The summary American Airline’s traditional Admirals Club at Terminal D of American’s DFW mega-hub is located near gate D 23 and shares an entry with the more elevated American Flagship Lounge.  The entry desk on the gate concourse level is rather...
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Review: American Airlines Flagship Lounge – Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Terminal D
Elevated lounge highlighted by its buffet and cooking station The summary American Airlines elevated Flagship Lounge is in Terminal D at DFW Airport, which is one of the nicest terminals in the US. Entry to the lounge is shared with a traditional Admirals Club near gate D 23. Previously, the...
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Review : United Club  – Houston (IAH), Terminal E
The former Continental Flagship needs to be refreshed The summary When catching a United flight out of Houston, and you do not have access to the Polaris lounge, it probably makes the most sense to visit the United Club lounge that is nearest your departure gate. That’s how I found...