Adam Weinreb

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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, 2024Rating: 6.5/10 – EnjoyableAccess: United Club MemberThe 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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Nick’s experience with Holland America Luggage Direct: An awesome feature for cruisers
While the norovirus outbreak on my recent cruise about the Holland America Eurodam was a bit of a bummer, I was really intrigued with one aspect of the cruise that was new for me: Holland America’s Luggage Direct service. The night before disembarkation at select ports (possibly only Fort Lauderdale...
Points With a Crew
Should you buy Hilton points with (up to) a 100% bonus?
Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if makes sense financially! Does the new Hilton promotion fit that criteria?
Live and Let’s Fly
Solid: Finnair A330 Transatlantic Business Class (HEL-JFK)
After missing my connection from Helsinki (HEL) to Los Angeles (LAX), I was rebooked home via New York (JFK). That gave me a chance to experience Finnair’s transatlantic A330 product instead of the A350. Finnair A330 Business Class HEL-JFK – My First Impressions We boarded about 20 minutes before departure,...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Southwest Airlines Passengers Offered $50 Compensation After Naked Woman Exposes Herself In Front Of Entire Plane and Delays Flight
Passengers on a Southwest Airlines plane at Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) have been offered just $50 in compensation after their flight was delayed when a naked woman exposed herself in front of everyone and delayed the plane from taking off. The incident occurred on Monday, March 3, as Southwest flight...
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Why You Shouldn’t Panic About Chase’s Travel Insurance Changes
There’s an old adage that headlines travel fast, but the truth takes its time catching up. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the world of credit card benefits and…
Miles To Memories
Save 30% on Amazon with Amex Rewards Dollars [YMMV]
If you have an American Express credit card that earns cash back, then you can save 30% on your next Amazon purchase. The post Save 30% on Amazon with Amex Rewards Dollars [YMMV] appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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American Airlines Moves Up To 30% Of Its IT To India – Smart Strategy Or Short-Sighted Cost Cut?
I've confirmed that American Airlines is moving 20% - 30% of its IT operation to Hyderabad, India. There's been some exaggeration online, claiming that 'all' of IT is moving. And I haven't been able to substantiate that it reaches fully one-third or 40%, but it is clearly significant. Continue reading...
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5 Nectar Points Per £1 with American Express – Don’t Miss Out
If you’re an Nectar American Express Cardholder, your weekly Sainsbury’s shop just got a whole lot more rewarding.… The post 5 Nectar Points Per £1 with American Express – Don’t Miss Out appeared first on Wingtips.
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March 6 Bonus Offer Highlight: EVA Air Infinity MileageLands – Earn up to 5,000 bonus status miles on all international flights
Today's bonus offer highlight is an excellent promotion from EVA Air Infinity MileageLands who are offering up to 5,000 bonus status miles when flying on their international routes. Check out all of the new bonuses added today: The post March 6 Bonus Offer Highlight: EVA Air Infinity MileageLands – Earn up...
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Guide to Credit Scores, Reports, and Free Monitoring
If you often apply for credit cards in order to earn welcome bonuses (or even if you don’t), then you’ve probably realized that managing your credit is important. But, it’s not just your credit score that’s important — it’s also good to be alerted when new inquiries are made and...
Economy Class & Beyond
KLM enables Apple’s “Find My Share Item Location” to aid baggage recovery
It’s time for another airline to activate Apple’s “Find My Share Item Location” to help them find missing baggage. And it’s KLM Royal Dutch Airlines who is next to join the party. Customers traveling with KLM can use the new Share Item Location feature to privately and securely share the...
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Hawaiian Airlines Plumeria Lounge Honolulu is Leaving Priority Pass
Hawaiian’s largest airport and gateway to the Hawaiian Islands is about to lose it’s main Priority Pass lounge. Since the merger with Alaska Airlines, management is restricting access to Plumeria Lounge to guests who are not flying  Hawaiian Airlines. Part of this could be due to the major lounge remodel...
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Viral Twerking Video Got Her Fired—Now She’s Threatening To Sue Alaska Airlines
Choosing to undertake prohibited behavior doesn't get a free pass simply because the intended audience consists of members of a protected class. And the flight attendant has said that wasn't true anyway, she was doing the twerk for herself, to 'celebrate the end of her probationary period' and because...
Points Miles and Bling
Air Canada introduces Kaiseki cuisine on all Canada-Japan routes
Air Canada has announced an exclusive culinary partnership with Michelin-starred Chef Masaki Hashimoto, a Toronto-based master of Kaiseki cuisine. This… The post Air Canada introduces Kaiseki cuisine on all Canada-Japan routes appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
One Mile at a Time
Review: Cathay Pacific Aria Suite Business Class Boeing 777 (LHR-HKG)
For the most exciting segment ofmy Aria Suite Adventure to Hong Kong, I flewCathay Pacific’s Boeing 777-300ER business classon the 11hr50min overnight flight from London (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG). Best of all, this was on a plane featuring the carrier’s next generation Aria Suite business class.
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Passenger Drenched In Vomit—Should The Airline Or The Sick Passenger Pay? [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Passenger Drenched In Vomit—Should The Airline Or The Sick Passenger Pay? [Roundup]...
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Bank of America Air France/KLM Flying Blue Mastercard: 70K welcome offer
Bank of America is back with a welcome offer on the Air France/KLM World Elite Mastercard of 70,000 Flying Blue miles and 100 XP after spending $3,000 in the first 90 days of card membership. In terms of Flying Blue miles, this matches the largest welcome offer we’ve ever seen...
Live and Let’s Fly
United Airlines Shares Where People Are Flocking To For Spring Break
United Airlines is expecting its busiest spring break ever, with more than 24 million passengers expected to fly on the carrier between March 10 and April 27, 2025. Spring Break Bonanza For United Airlines, With Record Traffic Expected in 2025 United shared some interesting stats and figures with Live And...
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Maharaja Club “Points Plus” is offering up to 200,000 bonus points per transfer partner till March 31, 2025
A new Air India Points Transfer Bonus opportunity, where you can get up to 200,000 bonus Air India Maharaja Club points per transfer partner. All you need to do is transfer your credit card points in and get this big payout as a bonus. The post Maharaja Club “Points Plus”...
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JetBlue Loved Its American Airlines Partnership—Now Its CEO Is Pushing To Build Something Like It Again
JetBlue has made no secret of its plans to find suitable partners, and during its third quarter earnings call St. George said “it certainly could be with American" again. Then during January's earning's call, they confirmed they were in talks for a partnership in line with the anti-trust ruling. Now...
The Bulkhead Seat
Marriott Announces Elite Benefits At Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy
Back in August, I wrote about how Marriott International, Inc. hit 9,000 hotels under… The post Marriott Announces Elite Benefits At Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Dutch Flag Carrier KLM Starts Selling Food and Drink On Short-Haul Flights in Bid to Turn Dire Financial Performance Around
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has confirmed that it has begun a trial of ‘buy on board’ food and beverages on short-haul flights as the Amsterdam-based carrier attempts to turn its dire financial performance around. The decision to introduce paid snacks on intra-European flights in the same way that low-cost airlines...
One Mile at a Time
Japan Airlines Domestic A350-900 Class J: Basic And Comfortable
Hello from Sapporo as we’ve now reached the destination forour winter ski trip to Niseko. I just flew Japan Airlines Airbus A350-900 Class J on the short 70-minute flight from Tokyo (HND) to Sapporo (CTS).
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From Budget King to Global Player: IndiGo’s Big Leap to the UK & Europe
IndiGo, India’s low-cost behemoth, is finally stretching its wings beyond its short-haul empire. The airline has announced its… The post From Budget King to Global Player: IndiGo’s Big Leap to the UK & Europe appeared first on Wingtips.
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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, 2024Rating: 6.5/10 – EnjoyableAccess: Star Alliance GoldThe 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, 2024Rating: 6/10 – Worth the visitAccess: American Express Platinum CardThe 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, 2024Rating: 8/10 – ExcellentAccess: United Club MemberOpened 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, 2024Rating: 7.5/10 – DelightfulAccess: Star Alliance Gold StatusLufthansa 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: United Club, Terminal C (C74)– Newark (EWR)
…A lounge reborn with a New York vibe When: September 17, 2024Rating: 7.5/10 – DelightfulAccess: United Club MemberThe United Club at gate C74 is the most recently reimagined lounge in the airline’s Newark hub. As in all newly opened lounges, the mid-2010s uniform aesthetic has been replaced with a lounge that...
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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, 2024Rating: 8/10 – AwesomeAccess: 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, 2024Rating: 7/10 – Very fineAccess: Star Alliance GoldThis 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...