Airports

This is a central page for listing each of our detailed airport guides. Within these guides, you’ll find information on servicing airlines, terminals, security and customs, lounges, dining/drinks, and more. Articles focused on getting between terminals, lounge lists, and lounge…

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the busiest airport in the U.S. that operates with only 1 runway. In 2018, the opening of the new Terminal 2 international arrivals facility helped manage the increased passenger traffic, as will the $3…

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) served nearly 27 million passengers in 2023, with around 370 daily commercial departures. SLC is the fifth-biggest hub for Delta Air Lines, accounting for approximately 70% of the airport’s operations. Only an hour’s drive…

Update: The Toluca Centurion Lounge is permanently closed. American Express operates several lounges in Mexico under the Centurion branding. Access is included for specific American Express cardholders and provides a retreat where passengers can relax before their flight. In Mexico,…

Update: The GOL Premium Lounge in Terminal 2 at GIG has been closed until further notice. Flying domestically in Brazil can, at times, be frustrating. There are no real premium airline products, airports can be chaotic and unorganized, and short…

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the busiest airport in the world, serving more than 100 million passengers annually. As the main hub for Delta Air Lines, the airline has at least 1 Delta Sky Club in every concourse. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta…

Over the years, I have been fortunate to fly some of the world’s premium air products, which in turn have provided me access to the most exclusive airline lounges. The one that really stands out though, is the SWISS Air…

Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) is the busiest airport serving the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. BWI is a focus city for Southwest Airlines, with the airline holding sole occupancy of Concourses A and B. Also known as Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall…

Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport (GIG) has come a long way since the days before the Olympics and World Cup came bursting through the country. Along with a beautifully refreshed Terminal 2, passengers have their choice of dozens of…

American Express has 40+ Centurion Lounges worldwide, including Houston (IAH), Las Vegas (LAS), Miami (MIA), Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Hong Kong (HKG), and Monterrey (MTY), among others. These lounges are operated by American Express and feature a variety of amenities…

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) served almost 35.1 million passengers in 2023. FLL is an alternative option to Miami International Airport (MIA), located just 30 miles away. Quick Information Airport: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)Terminals: 4 terminals — 1, 2,…

American Express operates many Centurion Lounges worldwide, with over 40 locations from which to choose. Each of these lounges offers a varying level of amenities and services, but in general, it is an upper-end lounge with complimentary Wi-Fi and beverages, as…

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the 20th busiest U.S. airport, serving more than 32 million passengers in 2019. The airport is also a major hub for the country’s seventh-largest metropolitan area. PHL is the primary hub in the Northeast for…

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is Michigan’s busiest airport and is a major point for east-to-west U.S. flight connections. DTW is the third biggest hub for Delta Air Lines in terms of passenger numbers, and is a hub for…

At Upgraded Points, we not only love travel, we love data, especially when it’s data about travel. Every time there’s a new set of data released by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or similar administration, we can’t wait to dig…

American Express’ lounge network covers both domestic U.S. locations and key international cities. Hong Kong is one of American Express’ international flagship Centurion Lounge locations and features a well-equipped facility that provides complimentary food, drinks, areas to relax, tables to work…

The business of flight is booming: In 2018, a billion passengers took flights involving U.S. airlines or airports, an all-time high in American air travel. Airlines have rushed to meet unprecedented demand, with some jamming extra seats into their cabins…

You may be familiar with the Centurion Lounges in the U.S. offered by American Express. Amex also operates these lounges aboard, including 2 in Australia: 1 in Sydney and 1 in Melbourne. Centurion Lounges are open to eligible cardmembers and…

Known for having a huge network of flights and routes, American Airlines connects the U.S. to many destinations internationally and domestically. The airline has a reputation for treating its most frequent flyers as nobility. Pampering of top-tier elites, its most profitable…

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is the main international airport for the twin cities of Minnesota — Minneapolis and Saint Paul — transporting nearly 35 million passengers in 2023. The airport is a hub for Delta Air Lines, accounting for…

Lufthansa is a premium airline whose lounge locations offer travelers a premium airport lounge experience. If you’re a frequent Lufthansa or Star Alliance flyer, you can take advantage of one of the 19 Lufthansa or Lufthansa partner lounges across 14…