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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Lounge Review (updated): Swiss Senator Lounge, Concourse E – Zurich (ZRH)
...Swiss luxury defined..... When: March 10, 2025 Rating– 9.5/10 – Supreme Access – Star Alliance Gold This lounge remains one of the best lounges anywhere for Star Alliance Gold passengers, even flying economy. The Swiss Senator Lounge in the E Concourse at Zurich airport offers stunning tarmac views with outdoor decks, an incredible whiskey...
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Lounge Review: No. 1 Lounge Terminal 2, London Heathrow (LHR)
When: March 8, 2025 Rating: 6/10 - OK Access: Priority Pass U.S. travelers are likely not familiar with No. 1 airport lounges. They are operated by a UK independent lounge operator tied to Priority Pass. I was eager to check out the new lounge at Terminal 2 in Heathrow. I read good things...
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Lounge Review: United Club, Terminal 2 – London Heathrow
simply....the finest United Club in the world When: March 8, 2025 Rating - 9/10 – Very Awesome Access – United Club Membership Before a recent Swiss flight to Zurich from Heathrow, I had a chance to revisit the United Club at London Heathrow. I am glad to report - nothing has changed. In fact...
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Lounge Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – Terminal 2 – London Heathrow (LHR)
...peaceful and stylish enclave at Heathrow When: March 8, 2025 Rating: 8.5/10 Awesome! Access: Star Alliance Gold Located at the B gates at Heathrow Terminal 2, Air Canada’s Maple Leaf Lounge offers a peaceful oasis, characterized by features common to Maple Lead Lounges: use of wood dividers, splashes of red, friendly service. This recently...
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Lounge Review: United Polaris Lounge – EWR
When: March 5, 2025 Rating: 9.5/10 – Exceptional Access: Polaris class to London It’s been a year since I have last visited the United Polaris Lounge in Newark, and I am glad to report that my concerns about the lounge slipping in quality are unfounded. This is my most frequented “luxury” lounge and sets a benchmark...
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Lounge Review: United Club – Los Angeles (LAX)
…Large lounge with great buffet, outdoor deck, offices and great views. When: January 2, 2025Rating: 7/10 – Very fineAccess: United Club MemberThe United Club at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is reputed to be one of the best domestic clubs in the network. I have to agree even though it sports...
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Lounge Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – Los Angeles (LAX)
..…Quiet space with nice buffet…. When: January 2, 2025Rating: 6.5/10 – EnjoyableAccess: United Club membership - reciprocal privilegesThe Maple Leaf Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a rather small lounge for LAX but provides a delightful respite from the bustle of Terminal 6, which mostly serves Alaska Airlines. The...
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Lounge Review: United Club – Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
…Lounge epitomizes United’s mid-2010s décor. The United Club at Fort Lauderdale airport epitomizes the airline’s mid-2010s uniform design, which favors beiges, faux white marble, clean lines, and a variety of seating (sit down tables, high top tables, wider chairs). Sadly, this lounge has no windows and there is no indication from...
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Lounge Review: United Club – Boston Logan (BOS)
…Large outstation lounge with extensive buffet, great views, and private offices When: November 21, 2024 Rating: 6.5/10 – Enjoyable Access: United Club Member The United Club at Boston Logan deserves its reputation as one of the finest United Club lounges that’s not in a United hub. But United offers a lot of flights to...
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Lounge Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – St. John’s (YYT)
...…Décor and staff evoke Newfoundland's beauty and friendliness When: November 6, 2024 Rating: 6.5/10 – Enjoyable Access: Star Alliance Gold The Maple Leaf Lounge at St. John’s International Airport is a great place to relax before leaving Newfoundland, especially since the lounge evokes the location. Newfoundland art and sculptures celebrate St. John’s connection to...
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Lounge Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – Halifax (YHZ)
…Featureless…good for work…good coffee. Lounge Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – Halifax (YHZ)When: November 2, 2024Rating: 5/10 – AverageAccess: Star Alliance Gold…Featureless…good for work…good coffee.The Maple Leaf Lounge at Halifax Stanfield International Airport is rather disappointing, especially as this is the largest airport in Atlantic Canada. It’s small, extremely dated,...
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Lounge Review: Escape Lounge – Bradley Int’t Airport – Hartford, CT (BDL)
..cute little lounge with good food When: October 26, 2024 Rating: 6/10 – Worth the visit Access: American Express Platinum Card The only lounge in Hartford’s Bradley International Airport is highlighted by an excellent buffet and a staff that works hard and performs several functions. The lounge is located by the entrance to the pier...
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Lounge Review: United Club, Terminal C (C123)– Newark (EWR)
...the game changer When: October 18, 2024 Rating: 8/10 – Excellent Access: United Club Member Opened in 2022, the new United Club at Newark near gate C123 marked a significant upgrade and enormous change for the United Club system. This was the first new lounge that eschewed the uniformly used mid-2010 aesthetic of clean...
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Lounge Review: Lufthansa Lounge – Newark (EWR)
…a lounge reborn and upgraded When: October 18, 2024 Rating: 7.5/10 – Delightful Access: Star Alliance Gold Status Lufthansa recently reopened its lounge in Terminal B at Newark Liberty Airport. This lounge is equal to its Boston counterpart (review here), highlighted by a stylish free bar, elevated food options, very nice staff, and a...
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Lounge Review: Etihad/Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge, Terminal 4 – New York JFK
….elevated food offerings in a casually luxurious setting When: March 6, 2024 Rating: 8/10 – Awesome Access: Priority Pass through Chase Sapphire Reserve Card (3 hours before departure) A few years ago, to save costs, Etihad Airways divested itself of its lounges. After the pandemic, Etihad partnered with Chase to reopen and rebrand its...
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Lounge Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge – Washington Dulles (IAD)
…A utilitarian space with nice food, showers and friendly staff When: April 24, 2024 Rating: 7/10 – Very fine Access: Star Alliance Gold This is a strange lounge. It checks so many boxes for a lounge operated by an international carrier such as hot and cold buffet items, no charge bar, shower suites and...