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Review: United Club – Denver (DEN), Concourse A
Two-floor lounge with Colorado aesthetic serves United’s growing presence in Denver’s A concourse The summary The lounge is near gate A24 of Denver International’s A concourse.  Although less sumptuous than its larger counterparts in the B concourse (where most United flights operate from), the lounge has the same aesthetic that...
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Taking the Train to the Plane – Newark (EWR)
….efficient – not fancy The regional (NJ Transit) train connection from New York’s Pennsylvania Station to Newark Liberty Int’l Airport Station, where you connect with the Airtrain which drops travelers and airport workers to the respective terminals, provides an easy and rather quick train to plane connection – just don’t...
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Review: United Club – Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Lounge epitomizes United’s mid-2010s design motif, has excellent breakfast buffet, a dining area that is apart from the main lounge, and a friendly staff. The summary The lounge is to the left of the escalators that passengers descend from when accessing the C concourse gates in Terminal 1. The gates...
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Review: Air France Lounge at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), Terminal E
The Air France Lounge in Boston is vastly improved after a much needed renovation The summary Located near where Terminal C adjoins Terminal E, the Air France Lounge recently reopened after a much needed renovation. The previous iteration was dated and dreary and did not reflect well on Air France....
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Review: The Lounge Boston (BOS) – Terminal C
Functional, featureless, with a nice buffet. The only lounge (for now) in Boston Logan’s Terminal C has a decent breakfast buffet, but the entire lounge has a makeshift, temporary feel. The summary This is an independent Priority Pass lounge that is also open to qualified Etihad passengers. It is located...
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Review: United Polaris Lounge, Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
The first Polaris Lounge reborn with a fresh look, an elegant dining room, and a speakeasy style bar The revamped Polaris Lounge at Chicago O’Hare shines with new furnishings, an elegant dining room, and a second “speakeasy” style bar which sets it apart from the other Polaris Lounges in the...
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Review: Swiss Senator Lounge, Concourse A – Zurich (ZRH)
Swiss refinement with great food. The last of the Swiss Senator Lounges I visited, the lounge in Zurich’s A concourse has all the hallmarks Swiss lounges: open cooking station, large buffet, professional staff, lots of wood, and lots of outlets. The summary The lounge is located not far from clearing...
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Review: United/Air Canada Arrivals Lounge – London Heathrow (LHR) Terminal 2
Shower, recharge, and have breakfast This lounge checks all the boxes of an arrivals lounge for business class travelers taking overnight flights across the Atlantic. The summary Located just outside of baggage claim and customs at Terminal 2 of London Heathrow, this United/Air Canada lounge is designed for business class...
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Review: United Polaris Lounge – EWR (Updated)
New dining room enhances this lounge, which remains one of the better business class lounges in the US. This lounge is crowded in the late afternoon, and has been surpassed by Delta One’s lounge at JFK (and the Polaris lounge in Washington Dulles). Nevertheless, the lovely new dining room and...
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Review: United Club at Washington Dulles Int’l Airport (IAD), C Gates
Large and dated lounge with no windows, but good to get work done The rather large United Club at IAD (C gates), like all the Dulles United Clubs (not Polaris) is caught in a time-warp with a dated design, no windows, but has plenty of places to charge your devices...
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Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at Washington Dulles Int’l Airport (IAD), Concourse A
The Dulles Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse has many of the features that people appreciate about these lounges: mainly a modern and playful decor. But for Priority Pass passengers, nearly everything has to be paid for. The summary The Dulles Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is near gate A32, and there is no entrance...
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Review: The Club at Buffalo Niagara Int’l Airport (BUF), Terminal 2, E Gates
The Club, a Priority Pass Lounge and the only lounge at Buffalo’s airport has a decent breakfast buffet and nice views of the tarmac. However, several exposed ventilation pipes severely mar the space. The summary The lounge is easily found: it is right after travelers clear security and near gate...
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Review: United Club at Chicago O’Hare Int’l Airport (ORD), Terminal 2, E Gates
New lounge in former Sky Club location provides United flyers with an overflow location at O’Hare’s Terminal 2. The summary Taking over the space that housed the former Sky Club, which moved when Delta departed to Terminal 5, the United Club at the E gates in Terminal 2 provides additional...
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Dog-Friendly Digs 2025: Points and Perks for Pup-Perfect Travel
Get ready for updated pet policies and luxurious perks tailored to canine companions. From top airlines to plush hotel amenities, discover how to earn and redeem points while traveling with your furry friend.
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Storm-Proof Your 2025 Getaways: Flexible Bookings & Insurance Tactics
NOAA expects up to 19 storms in 2025, but there's no need to panic. From flexible award tickets to robust travel insurance, travelers can still fly with confidence.