…Art deco stunner – with a couple of flaws When: April 24, 2024Rating: 8/10 – AwesomeAccess: Free access with Capital One Venture X Card, Fee otherwise. Access limited to 3 hours before departureLike its sister lounges in Dallas and Denver, this lounge has so much going for it in terms of...

…A welcoming place to chill out before a flight…. When: September 17, 2024Rating: 6.5/10 – EnjoyableAccess: Star Alliance Gold – limited to 3 hours before departure.The Maple Leaf Lounge at New York’s LaGuardia Airport reflects how important NYC is to Air Canada, with numerous flights throughout the day to Toronto and...

…Smaller Centurion Lounge checks all the boxes When: September 17, 2024Rating: 8/10 – DeligthfulAccess: Platinum Card (3 hours before departure)The American Express Centurion Lounge at LaGuardia is not the largest in the Centurion network but it has all features that have made these lounges so popular over the years: Elevated food...

…Smaller lounge with some nice touches When: September 17, 2024Rating: 6.5/10 – EnjoyableAccess: United Club MemberThe United Club at New York’s LaGuardia Airport is one of my favorite non-hub domestic United Clubs. This lounge is enhanced by its lovely bar, elevated food options, some nicer design touches, and enclosed office cubicles....

... a green oasis in the world's busiest airport When: May 11, 2024Rating: 8.5/10 – Very AwesomeAccess: Platinum CardMore than a decade ago, American Express introduced its Centurion Lounge, which now comprises a worldwide collection of lounges.  These lounges were the first credit card branded lounges. In the U.S. especially, these...

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...

...Excellent domestic lounge When: March 25, 2024Rating: 7.5/10 – DelightfulThanks for reading adam’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Access: Day pass purchasedWith a modern design, two bars, showers, a hearty buffet, and a variety of seating, this lounge is very impressive for a US domestic...

....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...

…Chase hits it out of the park with its first lounge in the US When: December 3, 2023Rating: 9.5/10 – SupremeThanks for reading adam’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Access: Free access with Priority Pass through Chase Sapphire Reserve CardThis lounge defines luxury for a...

...stylish lounge in DC When: October 18, 2024Rating: 7/10 – Very fineAccess: Priority PassBack 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 Start writing today. Use the button below to create a Substack of your ownStart a SubstackWhen: July 11, 2024Thanks for reading adam’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Rating: 9.5/10 – SupremeAccess: Free access with Capital One Venture X Card, Select airline customers,...

A great meal and a great space - beware of the crowds When: April 24, 2024Rating: 7/10 – Very fineThanks for reading adam’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Access: Star Alliance Gold Status OR Priority PassTime to review one of the most popular lounges accessible...

A surprising experience! When: December 22, 2023Rating: 7.5/10 – ExcellentThanks for reading adam’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Access: Star Alliance Gold StatusTime for a review from Boston. This lounge tucked in a remote spot in Terminal E and open in the afternoons and evenings...

Lives up to the hype - epitomizes LA! When: August 2, 2023Rating: 9/10 – ExceptionalThanks for reading adam’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Access: United Club, Star Alliance Gold StatusTime for a LAX Review! This lounge lives up to its reputation as one of the...

Great space and a la carte dining!! When: April 24, 2024Rating: 8/10 – AwesomeThanks for reading adam’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Access: Priority Pass through Chase Sapphire Reserve Card (3 hours before departure)A few years ago, to save costs, Etihad Airways divested itself of...