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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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Review: United Club at Washington Dulles Int’l Airport (IAD), D Gates
Large, dated, ok to get work done The rather large United Club at IAD (D gates), like all the Dulles United Clubs (not Polaris) is caught in a time-warp with a dated design that matches the dreary concourse. The summary Seasoned travelers know that the regular United Clubs at IAD...
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Review: United Club at San Francisco Int’l Airport (SFO), Terminal 3, E Gates
United’s smaller overflow club at SFO sports the mid-2010s design A satisfactory lounge that is highlighted by large windows that face the tarmac, a decent buffet, and plenty of places to plug in to get work done. The summary This rather small (for a hub lounge) is located by the...
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Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge San Francisco Int’l Airport (SFO), Terminal 2, D Gates
One of the finest Maple Leaf Lounges, anywhere This lounge remains one of the best at San Francisco International with a beautiful heated outdoor terrace, elegant decor, lovely bar, showers and a substantial buffet. The summary Located the upper level of Terminal 2, by the D gates, Air Canada’s Maple...
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Review: United Club at San Francisco Int’l Airport (SFO), International Terminal, G Gates
Former global services lounge retains some interesting design elements, but needs a serious refresh. This former global services lounge in the concourse that serves international fights by Star Alliance carriers, United included, retains some Asian-inspired features, but is way past its prime. The summary This lounge is located near the...
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Review: Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles Int’l Airport (LAX), Terminal 3
Just beautiful, with amazing sushi! Maybe the nicest lounge at LAX! Delta matches its JFK location with this luxurious outpost in Los Angeles. The amazing sushi, outdoor terrace and elegant restaurant were the highlights. The summary I don’t often visit a lounge upon arriving at an airport. However, since I...
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