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Chase has been playing catch-up when it comes to branded lounges. After opening the Sapphire Lounge by The Club in Hong Kong (HKG) and an outdoor Sapphire Terrace in the often quite hot Austin, Texas, we now have the Sapphire…

After much anticipation, the Capital One Lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) has finally opened. This is the second Capitol One Lounge — Capital One opened its first lounge at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in 2021, and…

When I lived in Brazil, I regularly passed through the American Express Centurion Lounge at São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). It wasn’t always a Centurion Lounge — previously, it was an American Express International Lounge accessible with a Priority Pass…

The VIP Lounge at Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, doesn’t offer the bells and whistles of other lounges. It’s small, and I was tempted to say, “It’s not worth going out of your…

I’ve been to huge lounges, and I’ve been to small lounges. And now I’ve been to a lounge that likely holds a world record for the smallest lounge. The American Express Lounge at Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport (BOG) caught…

Depending on your lounge membership, what’s in your wallet, and what elite status you hold with airlines, there is a smorgasbord of lounges you might be able to visit at the El Dorado Luis Carlos Galán Sarmiento International Airport in…

During a recent trip to Bolivia, I connected through El Salvador International Airport in San Salvador (SAL) on Avianca. I don’t hold elite status with Avianca or Star Alliance, but this lounge is part of the Plaza Premium Lounge network….

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses are luxurious private airport lounges located in many destinations worldwide. The lounges are stylish, peaceful spaces designed to allow you to relax before your flight, away from the bustle of airport terminals. This post outlines a complete…

I’ve long labeled the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) in Ethiopia as “the airport most in need of a Priority Pass lounge.” As one of Africa’s busiest airports and the hub of its most far-reaching airline, Ethiopian Airlines, I’ve…

While flying with kids can be an exciting adventure for the whole family, it can also present unique challenges for everyone involved. As parents, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey for our little ones is a top priority, even within…

As a Priority Pass member, I’m always scouting potential lounges ahead of my travels. When researching options for my July 2023 trip from Phuket’s domestic terminal, I decided to try a new option: THAI Airways’ Royal Orchid Lounge. This lounge…

Whether you’re flying for business or pleasure, waiting for a flight in the comfort of a lounge can significantly improve the overall airport experience. Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) has a selection of lounges that cater to many passengers,…

Located 10 miles south of downtown Baltimore and 30 miles north of Washington, D.C., Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is a popular choice for travelers from both cities. However, the airport is pretty barren when it comes to lounge…

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is one of the fastest-growing airports in the United States, with annual passenger traffic of around 21 million. However, it may come as a surprise that AUS only has 3 full-fledged lounges (with 1 more operating…

While Qatar Airways’ Al Mourjan Business Lounge and Al Safwa First Lounge garner a lot of attention from transit passengers at Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH), not all of us fly premium classes or have the status to gain entry to these…

When it comes to breastfeeding an infant when you’re away from home, there have been, until recently, few options for privacy. While a restroom or scarf to cover your baby (and yourself) while nursing works in a pinch, it’s not…

I found myself on a long layover at São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) on a cheap LATAM economy ticket that did not include lounge access. After roaming around the terminal for a while, I quickly realized that if I wanted…

Tampa International Airport is the gateway to Florida’s West Coast, serving over 21.5 million passengers in 2022. With Delta Air Lines and American Airlines accounting for around 17% of passenger traffic, eligible passengers can await their flights in the comfort…

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is the largest airport in New England, serving more than 36 million passengers each year. With 4 terminals, there are 40 airlines operating nonstop flights from BOS to destinations around the globe. With international flights…

Priority Pass members are flush with choices at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ahead of our 10:50 a.m. flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Victoria Falls (VFA) in Terminal A, I was faced with 4 available lounge options:…

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the largest airport in the state of Indiana and the 43rd busiest airport in the U.S., handling over 9 million passengers annually. IND is served by several major airlines, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines,…