a tribute to the golden age of flying There is no hotel quite like it. The famed TWA Flight Center at JFK designed by architect Eero Saarinen has been repurposed as the only onsite hotel at New York’s JFK. It was last used as an actual terminal in 2001, when American...

...Excellent domestic lounge When: March 25, 2024 Rating: 7.5/10 – Delightful Access: Day pass purchased With a modern design, two bars, showers, a hearty buffet, and a variety of seating, this lounge is very impressive for a US domestic lounge and reflects New York Laguardia Airport’s importance as a focus city for American Airlines....

....a comparative review of the old and new United has four traditional United Clubs at its O’Hare Hub. Two are in Terminal 1 - Concourse B; One in Terminal 1 - Concourse C, and One in Terminal 2. This joint review will highlight the large lounge in Concourse B near gate...

...stylish lounge in DC When: October 18, 2024 Rating: 7/10 – Very fine Access: Priority Pass Back to Dulles – this time an airline lounge…and not just any airline. Air France! During the early part of the day, Air France’s lounge is open to Priority Pass members. In the evening, this stylish lounge is limited...

....Raising the bar When: July 11, 2024 Rating: 9.5/10 – Supreme Access: Free access with Capital One Venture X Card, Select airline customers, Fee otherwise. Access limited to 3 hours before departure. This outstanding lounge raises the bar for what can be found in a US lounge: Shower suites, relaxation pods, an exercise room,...

A great meal and a great space - beware of the crowds When: April 24, 2024 Rating: 7/10 – Very fine Access: Star Alliance Gold Status OR Priority Pass Time to review one of the most popular lounges accessible to Priority Pass members in the US as well as Star Alliance Gold members: The...

A surprising experience! When: December 22, 2023 Rating: 7.5/10 – Excellent Access: Star Alliance Gold Status Time for a review from Boston. This lounge tucked in a remote spot in Terminal E and open in the afternoons and evenings offers a stylish place to chill out before your flight. Be prepared for a long...

Lives up to the hype - epitomizes LA! When: August 2, 2023 Rating: 9/10 – Exceptional Access: United Club, Star Alliance Gold Status Time for a LAX Review! This lounge lives up to its reputation as one of the best business class lounges in the USA. The décor is incredible, highlighted by an outdoor...

Great space and a la carte dining!! When: April 24, 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 US...

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...