Airports

The author received complimentary access to Al Safwa First Lounge as an invited guest of Qatar Airways. All opinions are the author’s own, and Qatar Airways had no input in any part of this review. On my recent trip to Oman from…

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is approximately 30 miles from downtown Washington, D.C. The airport has seen major expansions to transit into the city in recent years, and it’s become dramatically more accessible to travelers across the D.C. region. Dulles…

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, known to locals as either “Reagan” or “National” depending on who you ask, is the closest airport to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. While it’s technically located in Arlington, Virginia, it’s a stone’s throw away…

Are you someone who relishes a quick bite before your flight? Or perhaps you find comfort in familiar fast food options during layovers? Well, you’re not alone. Airports worldwide cater to this need, but some airports are veritable fast food…

While New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is the closest airport to the hustle and bustle of Manhattan, it can be one of the more difficult airports to get to in the New York City region, mainly due to its lack…

After an amazing pre-Christmas trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, my family traveled onward to Gdańsk, Poland. Ahead of our Wizz Air flight, we had the opportunity to check out the Carlsberg Aviator Lounge in Terminal 2 of Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (CPH)….

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is located in Newark, New Jersey, just a few miles away from the hustle and bustle of New York City. While the airport isn’t technically located in New York, it is 1 of the 3…

“Aloha” is the Hawaiian word for hello and goodbye — but when your vacation nears its end, parting ways with paradise isn’t easy. Fortunately, many Delta flyers can enjoy one final taste of aloha at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport…

Often receiving the title of one of the world’s most luxurious and prestigious lounge experiences, Qatar Airways’ Al Safwa First Lounge is on the must-go list of many a frequent flyer and AvGeek. However, those hoping to visit the airline’s…

Airport lounges have become quite popular thanks to programs like Priority Pass. However, nowadays, there is a serious overcrowding problem across most lounges. Unlike lounges that are part of a network, some airlines also offer their own lounges. These include…

Once hotel reservations are made and flights are booked, there’s still one major logistics puzzle to solve — airport transportation. The choice often boils down to driving yourself or opting for an Uber to avoid daily parking fees.  To put…

I recently flew through Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on my way home from a quick weekend trip. Call me crazy, but I was actually excited to have this layover because it would allow me to visit and review all…

The infamous layover — whether you love or hate them, they’re undeniably part of long journeys. Airport layovers allow you to stretch your legs, savor a meal, or even engage in a little retail therapy. However, not all airports are created…

I usually cut it pretty close on preflight arrival times at the low-key William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, but those days are over. The Gameway lounge at Hobby has given me all the motivation I need to show…

Despite multiple trips in and out of Bali over the years, I’d never been in the domestic terminal at Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Bali. On a recent trip, my wife and I were headed from Bali to Jakarta…

We’ve compiled a complete list of all U.S. Amex Centurion Lounge locations, including detailed information on exactly where to find each lounge in your airport. We also list hours of operation, square footage, the professional chef responsible for designing each…

After a somewhat disappointing visit to the Apricot Business Lounge in Ho Chi Minh City’s Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport (SGN), I had enough time before my connecting flight for a little lounge-hopping. I decided to check out the other…

We’ve gathered a complete list of all U.S. Delta Sky Club lounge locations, including detailed information on exactly where to find each lounge. We’ve also listed hours of operation and any special amenities if applicable. Finally, if you’re wondering how…

I’m not a big fan of landside lounges, but I was willing to change my mind during a visit to Germany this summer. Did Frankfurt’s LuxxLounge blow me away enough to give lounges before security another shot? The LuxxLounge was…

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in the U.K. and one of the busiest in the world, transporting over 60 million passengers in 2022. It hasn’t yet reached its pre-COVID-19 passenger traffic (over 80 million passengers in 2019,)…

The IGA Lounge in the international terminal at Istanbul Airport (IST) has been busy every time I’ve visited, likely because it’s one of the few lounges accessible by those not flying in premium cabins with Turkish Airlines or its Star…