Airports

Delta Air Lines has been dealing with overcrowding at its Sky Club lounges for years. Part of the reason is that Delta historically has not offered separate lounges for its business class passengers. United, for example, has had separate Polaris…

At the end of an October 2024 school break, I had planned a long travel day flying home from Athens, Greece (ATH) to Doha, Qatar (DOH). The flight was booked with ultra-low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines and connected through its hub…

I visited the Aspire Lounge in Terminal 2 at Ontario International Airport (ONT) in California with my family. Our visit was in early October for about 2 hours during a lunchtime layover. We were pleased to find the lounge mere…

In April of 2022, LATAM opened its new lounge in Santiago (SCL), and while that might not seem like news, its 43,000 square feet made it the largest airport lounge in South America. During a recent flight back to California…

Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges are generously available throughout Canada to the airline’s premium travelers, Star Alliance members, and certain credit cardholders. They can also be found in a handful of U.S. and European airports. Today, we’ll detail the Air…

Delta One, Delta Air Lines’ premium business class cabin, has dedicated lounges called Delta One Lounges for same-day ticketed travelers. Currently, these lounges are only available in Los Angeles and New York, but there are plans to bring the exclusive…

When you arrive at the airport to catch your next flight, you’ll have probably spent a good portion of time focusing on what to pack for your destination, but don’t forget to consider one of the most important things you…

If you’re flying out of Washington, D.C., you have 3 airports to choose from: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). As a D.C. local, I must decide which…

I recently flew Lufthansa business class and was quite disappointed with the inflight experience. With a few exceptions, it was no different from flying in economy. But the preflight lounge experience helped make up for a lackluster flight. I spent…

Terminal A of Zayed International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, opened in late 2023 and only has 1 Priority Pass lounge, Pearl Lounge. As my family was transiting through AUH in economy class with no status, we…

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is one of the largest airports on the West Coast and is a hub for United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The fortress hub is located just outside one of the largest cities in the U.S….

With a mid-afternoon departure from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea, my kids and I aimed to grab lunch at a lounge before our flight to Osaka, Japan. We didn’t anticipate the lengthy queue at immigration and security,…

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), or Sea-Tac, is about 14 miles from downtown Seattle, and there are several methods of transport to get between the 2. One of the most convenient ways to get into the city is by light rail,…

My family of 5 consistently reaps the benefits of my Priority Pass membership, which are clutch when we travel on an economy fare without traditional lounge access. On a recent trip, I knew we would have our pick of Priority…

In June 2024, I stopped by The Club PIT in Pittsburgh International Airport’s Concourse C with my husband and a couple of friends. The Club PIT is one of just 2 lounges at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). The other is…

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the world’s busiest airport and serves as a hub for both Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. The airport sees thousands of passengers connect daily on their way to destinations across the world, and…

I’ve traveled through Phuket International Airport (HKT) several times from both the international and domestic terminals. On my latest departure in July 2024, I aimed to try a Priority Pass lounge in the international terminal that I had never visited…

Chase and Capital One are trying to catch up to American Express, which has led the credit card lounge game for many years. When Chase announced its Sapphire Lounge by The Club offerings, there was understandable excitement. The first of…

My family and I departed Doha, Qatar, at the end of the Eid al-Adha public holiday, a busy travel week in the Persian Gulf. We quickly checked our bag, received our boarding passes, and made our way through immigration and…

I visited The Club MCO in Terminal B at Orlando International Airport in Florida with a friend in May 2024. This lounge was nice and quiet, and we made a quick trip to grab a snack and get refreshed before…

I recently found myself lounge-hopping at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City during a particularly long layover. My last stop before catching a flight to Paris was the Air France Lounge in Terminal 1. There are…