Travel Points Playbook
Lounge Review: SWISS Alpine Lounge Zurich
With the A-gates Swiss Business and Senator lounges near capacity during our recent layover in Zurich, the staff…
The Alviator
Review: Swiss Business Class Lounge E, Zurich (ZRH)
A review of the non-Schengen Swiss lounge at Concourse E, which is worth going out of your way for...if the weather's good.
TravelUpdate
Review: Blue Ribbon Club Lounge Samui (USM) International
Background & Access To my delight and surprise, the small airport of Koh Samui (USM) has not 1,…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Air France Lounge Chicago (ORD)
The Air France Lounge in Chicago O’Hare (ORD) is a small but comfortable SkyTeam lounge in Terminal 5 with a selection of food and drinks that satiated my family ahead of our transatlantic flight. Air France Lounge Chicago Review (ORD) O’Hare Terminal 5 actually has two SkyTeam lounges: a Delta...
The Alviator
Review: Swiss Lounge D, Zurich (ZRH)
A review of this slightly whimsical lounge available to Swiss passengers, which is a fun option to visit especially in the quieter evenings.
The Alviator
Review: Swiss Alpine Lounge, Zurich (ZRH)
This photogenic lounge is exclusively for Lufthansa Group passengers and Star Gold members – does it beat the main lounge?
TravelUpdate
JFK Lounge Reviews: Chase Sapphire Lounge JFK & AMEX Centurion
Background and Location The Chase Sapphire Lounge & Amex Centurion at New York (JFK) are located right next…
Points Miles and Bling
Inside Air Canada Cafe YVR – Grab-and-Go Lounge near C47
Air Canada Café YVR at Gate C47 Vancouver International Airport has steadily expanded its lounge footprint in recent years, and…
The Bulkhead Seat
Lounge Review: Escape Lounge – The Centurion® Studio Partner (CVG) (New Location)
Today, was the opening day for the Escape Lounge – The Centurion® Studio Partner (CVG)…
The Alviator
Review: Swiss Business Class Lounge A, Zurich (ZRH)
A review of Swiss' "main" Schengen lounge at Concourse A, accessible to all eligible Star Alliance passengers.
Hawaii Calling
Southwest Eyes Honolulu Lounge in Bold Move Into Premium Travel—But Why Now?
Back in late 2025, plans were uncovered by Enilria suggesting Southwest Airlines was preparing to build its first airport lounge in Hawai‘i at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. At the time, it raised more questions than answers. Now, with a closer look at the site and updated information, that...
The Alviator
Review: Swiss Arrival Lounge, Zurich (ZRH)
Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT This is a brilliant arrival facility available to lots of passengers with morning…
The Bulkhead Seat
Lounge Review: Capital One Landing (LGA)
I have raved about the Capital One Landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport…
Hawaii Calling
Bar Parasol Wynn Las Vegas Review: A Stunning Pre-Dinner Cocktail Lounge
First Impressions Bar Parasol at Wynn Las Vegas feels more like stepping into a theatrical set than a typical hotel lounge. From the moment you walk in, the space is layered with color, texture, and detail—ornate lighting, rich fabrics, and those signature parasol-inspired fixtures that immediately set the tone. It’s...
No Work All Travel
Lounge Review: Primeclass Lounge Ankara
Feeble excuse time– I was in China for the past two weeks, and had predictably erratic VPN access. WordPress loaded, but would not post anything. Nevertheless, let’s see how the Primeclass Lounge Ankara stacks up. Given the ongoing situation in Persian Gulf, to get from Berlin to Beijing, I worked...