Sets standards for US carrier's international lounges When: February 5, 2024 Rating: 9.5/10 – Supreme Access:  Connecting to a Polaris class flight to Singapore The United Polaris Lounge in Newark is my most frequented “luxury” lounge and set a benchmark for what a lounge (especially in the US) can offer. United Polaris lounges are...

This lounge justifies why Delta Sky Clubs have a great reputation When: March 6, 2024 Rating – 8/10 – Awesome Access – Flying Delta – Amex Platinum Card holder There is a reason that Delta Sky Clubs are considered a notch above both United Clubs (that are not Polaris) and Admirals Clubs (not Flagship...

No lounge like it in the USA! When: March 6, 2024 Rating: 9/10 - Exceptional Access: - Priority pass There is simply no lounge in the US that remotely resembles the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at JFK. Fortunately, this is case where style matches the substance. Note that when I was there in midday, when it...

...a glorious retreat at Sydney airport When: February 12, 2024 Rating – 9/10 – Exceptional Thanks for reading adam’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.     Access – Star Alliance Gold, Polaris Class or United Club membership This is the nicest lounge in Sydney Australia for Star Alliance Gold passengers....

...this lounge WAY surpasses expectations!!! When: August 4, 2023 Rating - 8.5 - Very Awesome Access - United Club Membership, Star Alliance Gold flying a Star Alliance Carrier Some lounges come with high expectations (e.g., Polaris Lounges, Senator Lounges). Others come as a surprise even after hearing good reviews. Air Canada’s Maple Leaf Lounge...

...this boutique like refuge blows it out of the park.... When: February 12, 2024 Rating: 9.5/10 – Supreme Access: Arriving on a United Polaris class flight from Sydney United Polaris lounges are consistently some of the best lounges offered by any US carrier. With a la carte dining for all travelers, nap rooms, charge-free...

simply....the finest United Club in the world When: September 28, 2023 Rating - 8.5/10 – Very Awesome Access – United Club Membership This is the finest United lounge – that is not a Polaris lounge – in the entire system. In fact, it comes close to Polaris lounges with its amenities. It’s arguably the...

...Swiss luxury defined..... When: October 2, 2023 Rating– 9.5/10 – Supreme Access – Star Alliance Gold One of the best lounges anywhere for Star Alliance Gold passengers, even flying economy, is the Senator Lounge in the E Concourse at Zurich airport. Stunning tarmac views with outdoor viewing decks, an incredible whiskey bar (maybe the...

...treated like royalty...in an exclusive enclave.... When: February 8, 2024 Rating - 10/10 – Top Tier Thanks for reading adam’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.     Access – Flying Singapore First Class There are exclusive lounges with strict entry requirements and there is the Private Room at Singapore...

one of the most beautiful spaces in the US When: January 27, 2024 Rating - 9.5/10 - Supreme (3 hours before departure) Access - via Priority Pass through Sapphire Reserve Card. Note: If you have priority pass through another card, you can only have one free visit to any Sapphire lounge annually. Maybe the...

the largest United Club in the world...and an elevated lounge experience When: October 21, 2023 Rating - 8/10 - Awesome Access - via United Club Membership The largest United Club in the entire network sports the latest design, which celebrates Denver. The lounge features expanded food options, two bars, excellent views of the tarmac,...

...high end amenities in Denver.... When: July 11, 2024 (AM) Rating -8.5/10 – Very Awesome Access - via Capital One Venture X card (3 hours before departure) This lounge is a jewel; probably the best at Denver, highlighted by amazing pre-plated buffet, bar, showers, views, and hardworking staff. With the revised United Clubs, Denver now...

a relaxing oasis on Newark's new terminal When: July 10, 2024 (AM) Rating - 7/10 - Very fine Access - via United Club Membership The United Club at Newark Airport, Terminal A, provides a welcome place for travelers to wait before their flight. It features United’s new lounge motif and is notable for Air...