Adam Stuart, Author at BoardingArea

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Review: Delta Sky Club at Atlanta (ATL), Concourse B

..big lounge...big crowds The Delta Sky Club in Concourse B at Atlanta Hartfield Jackson Int’l Airport is the second largest Sky Club in Atlanta (there are 8!). It’s a huge space with tons of seating and a hearty buffet. Serving largely domestic passengers, this lounge is very crowded. It also seems...

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Review: Delta Sky Club at Newark International Airport, Terminal A

…Good things come in small spaces…excellent non-hub lounge Delta’s Sky Club at Newark Airport is a luxuriously appointed smaller lounge highlighted by a décor that celebrates its location, a large buffet, a bar with a surprisingly large selection amount of drinks for no charge, and an attentive staff. The summary The lounge is...

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Review: Capital One Lounge at Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Terminal D

...Still one of the best Capital One’s first lounge remains a standard setter, highlighted by its inventive pre-plated buffet, standout bar, superb amenities and a tireless staff. The summary The lounge is in Terminal D, near gate D22, sharing an elevator entry with American’s Flagship Lounge. There is an attractive lobby area before...

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Review: United Club at Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Terminal E

…Smaller non-hub lounge with nice breakfast buffet, friendly staff, with views of the ramp Exemplifying United’s mid-2010s aesthetic, the United Club at DFW airport is an attractive (albeit small) space with a rather expansive buffet, friendly staff, and great views of the busy tarmac... The summary This small lounge is in Terminal E,...

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Review: The Club at Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Terminal D

…Still odd – but improved A recent expansion has transformed the Club at DFW Terminal E into a nicer experience. The lounge is still oddly layed out, with different, distinct, and separate areas. However, a recent expansion made it a more pleasant place to wait for your flight. The summary The lounge is...

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Review: Plaza Premium Lounge – at Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Terminal E

…The smallest lounge in one of the largest airports….with an outstanding staff The single room Plaza Premium Lounge at DFW Terminal E pales in comparison to its counterpart at London Heathrow. The only non-airline-affiliated lounge in Terminal E has no washrooms. I need to credit the AMAZING staff that is attentive...

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Review: American Express Centurion Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

…Has some of what makes Centurion Lounges favorites…. but not the best in the network. The American Express Centurion Lounge at LAX checks the boxes of what travelers expect in these lounges. However, this lounge is not the best in the network, hampered by a bizarre layout, a décor that does...

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Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – Tom Bradley International Terminal

…Trendy space with nice amenities - at a cost for Priority Pass members, with access restricted during peak hours The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse LAX is a great space with a cool LA vibe, great food, inventive décor and amenities. Priority pass members cannot access between 5 and 8 PM and must...

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Review: Star Alliance Business Class Lounge – Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

…still a STAR after all these years This expansive lounge maintains its place as one of the best business class lounges in the United States. Best features remain the outdoor deck, the indoor deck that looks out over the Tom Bradley Terminal “mall”, a standout cocktail bar, and a large buffet...

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Review: LOT Business Lounge at O’Hare (ORD), Terminal 5

....a lot to like about LOT The LOT Business Lounge at Chicago O’Hare’s Terminal 5 is the airline’s only lounge outside of Poland. It is a lovely space sporting a modern but comfortable design, a large and delicious buffet, a beautiful bar – with menu items listed in English and Polish,...

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Review: United Club at O’Hare (ORD), Concourse B (B18)

...the one you descend into The United Club in Terminal 1 at O’Hare, by gate B18, is what I consider the overflow lounge in the B concourse at the airport. It’s a small L-shaped lounge that is notable for being on ground level and that you actually have to descend into....

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Review: United Club at Chicago O’Hare (ORD), Concourse B (B6)

...the big club in Terminal 1 The United Club in Terminal 1 at O’Hare, by gate B6, is the largest United Club at the airline’s Chicago home. It’s a huge space that defiantly sports the airlines mid-2010s aesthetic. If you like faux marble, whites and beiges, clean lines and not a...

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Review: United Club at O’Hare (ORD), Concourse F (F9)

...The one in Terminal 2 (F) The United Club in Terminal 2 at O’Hare, by gate F9, was one of the first to undergo the mid-2010s refresh and features the hallmark décor of that iteration of United clubs. While there are some nice things about the lounge, it has seen better...

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Review: United Club at O’Hare (ORD), Concourse C (C16)

…The best United Club in Chicago The United Club in the C concourse of Chicago O’Hare is head and shoulders better than the four other United Clubs at the airport. The lounge sports a modern look, urban vibe, a substantial buffet, and an attractive bar. It does get crowded, however. The summary This...

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Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

..standout lounge that celebrates Philly! Wow! A series of thoughtfully designed rooms, two bars including a Philly-themed beer garden, an arcade celebrating the city’s sports teams, pre-plated buffet and made to order food, showers and more! This lounge has raised the bar in Philadelphia. The summary This lounge has matched its counterparts in...

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Review: United Club at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

…Small lounge with the basics…nothing more Reflecting Philadelphia’s relative importance – or lack of it – to United, this small lounge provides the basics that travelers might expect. However, this lounge remains best for those who need a place to check some emails or have a light snack and drink before...

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