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Review: United Club at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
…Small lounge with the basics…nothing more Reflecting Philadelphia’s relative importance – or lack of it – to United, this small lounge provides the basics that travelers might expect. However, this lounge remains best for those who need a place to check some emails or have a light snack and drink...
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Review: The Club at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Terminal 1
…a wonderful Priority Pass lounge Easily the best “The Club” lounge in the USA. This lounge features a stellar buffet, standout bar, great amenities, a cheerful staff, and a very modern décor. One of the best Priority Pass Lounges in the USA. The summary I have visited three “The Club”...
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Review: China Airlines Dynasty Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), A Gates
…Friendly staff and good food can’t rescue this lounge The China Airlines Dynasty Lounge at the A gates of SFO’s International Terminal leaves a lot to be desired. The staff in the lounge is very nice and work hard. The food is good too! However, it’s one, small, crowded, plain...
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Review: United Club at San Francisco (SFO), F Gates:
…Elegant but past its prime The flagship United Club at San Francisco International Airport sort of reminds me of the city it serves: it’s incredibly elegant but getting a bit shabby and could use a refresh. Nevertheless, so glad it did not fall victim to the 2010s United Club remodel....
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Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), A Gates
…Cool vibe, music and décor enhance this small space – but Priority Pass travelers..be prepared to pay for some items The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at the A gates of SFO’s International Terminal has a lot going for it: great design and ambiance, amazing background music, decent buffet, and some elevated...
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Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge at San Diego International Airport (SAN), Terminal 2
…one of the best lounges in the USA! A stunning décor, amazing artwork, pre-plated buffet and made to order food, showers and more amenities, make this one of the best lounges in the USA. The summary This lounge has it all: relaxation pods, a room where you can get a...
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Review: United Club at San Diego International Airport (SAN), Terminal 2
…great balcony and nice breakfast buffet. Sporting the mid-2010s aesthetic, the United Club in San Diego is an attractive (albeit small) space with a rather large breakfast buffet, an open-air feel with a balcony overlooking the terminal, and a hardworking staff. Kudos to a gelato station! The summary The lounge...
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Review: Aspire Lounge at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
…I liked the cold brew. The Aspire Lounge, an independent lounge at San Diego International (Terminal 2) featuring nice tarmac views, a shower suite, an attractive bar, cold brew on tap and a small breakfast buffet. The coffee offerings are the best thing. The summary: The lounge is near gate...
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Review: American Express Centurion Lounge at Denver (DEN)
Denver’s Centurion Lounge, one of the largest in the network, has a wonderful buffet, 2 bars, comfortable seating, showers, and views of the tarmac. Kudos to the live cooking station – which was not open when I arrived. It’s the only option out of Concourse C, but since all concourses...
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Review: Escape Lounge – Hartford Bradley (BDL)
The only lounge in Hartford’s Bradley International Airport is a stylish space highlighted by an excellent buffet and a staff that works hard and performs several functions. The summary This small space remains the only lounge at Bradley Airport. Escape Lounges have partnered with American Express and are sort of...
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Review: Explore United’s Reimagined Club at Newark (EWR), Terminal A
…Urban-loft vibe at Newark Airport’s new terminal. The United Club at Newark Airport, Terminal A, provides a welcome place for travelers to wait before their flight. It sports a refreshing urban loft style aesthetic, adorned with interesting artwork, has a variety of seating, an attractive bar, and a decent buffet...
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LOUNGE REVIEW: Update to Qantas First Lounge Sydney for Autumn 2025
Greetings from New Zealand. I’m here for a week-long break, visiting the north of the South Island. I started my journey as a Platinum Frequent Flyer with Qantas in the Qantas First Lounge Sydney, sampling their new Autumn Menu and their plum variation on the deconstructed pavlova. I also noticed...
