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Review: Avianca Lounge Bogotá (BOG)
The Avianca Lounge in Bogotá had some odd quirks but was not a bad place to wait to spend the bulk of my layover in BOG. Avianca Lounge Bogotá Review (BOG) I visited this lounge while connecting between international flights in Bogota. Hours + Access + Location This lounge is...
Planely Alex
Inside the Studio at Centurion New York by American Express in Manhattan
I thought readers might be curious to learn a bit more about Centurion New York by American Express since it recently opened and there are a lot of rumors about what exactly it is. There are multiple spaces that make up Centurion and this post will highlight the casual dining...
No Work All Travel
Lounge Review: Boston Admirals Club
No doubt a center of education, technology, and tourism, the Boston metro area has a busy hub over at Logan International Airport. Delta and jetBlue regularly vie to see which has the biggest … market share, with American Airlines, former number one at the airport, sitting comfortably in third place....
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Lounge Review: St. Louis Admirals Club
Airport lounges getting too “crowded” for you? Good news*: If you’re flying a oneworld Alliance carrier, then you may want to include the St. Louis Admirals Club on your next itinerary. *rules for entry vary based on a number of factors such as ticket class, destination, credit card, stormy weather,...
Miles To Memories
Review: United Polaris Lounge SFO
United Polaris Lounge SFO Review Finally. It took nearly five years, but I finally got to visit the United Polaris Lounge SFO. United only has a handful of these premium business class lounges across the country, and they are a substantial cut above the regular United Club. My itinerary included...
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Review: Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge Bahrain (BAH)
I spent the night in the Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge in Bahrain between Gulf Air flights. There is a lot to like about this lounge, which represents a lounge fitting for a flag carrier’s hub airport. Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge Bahrain Review (BAH) 12 hours in one lounge...
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Review: Al Dhabi Lounge Abu Dhabi (AUH)
The Al Dhabi Lounge in Abu Dhabi Terminal 1, formerly a Plaza Premium Lounge, served as a comfortable and productive work space ahead of my Gulf Air flight to Bahrain. Al Dhabi Lounge Abu Dhabi Review (AUH) It is is not clear to me why Plaza Premium no longer manages...
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LOUNGE REVIEW: Adelaide Virgin Australia Lounge update
I visited the new Virgin Australia lounge at Adelaide Airport not long after it opened in February 2021, and then again in 2022 when lockdowns were largely over. Back then, it was still only partially open, with the far end of the lounge, in fact, the major ‘loungy’ area was...
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Review: British Airways and American Airlines Soho Lounge New York JFK
There are some new lounges open at New York JFK Terminal 8, which coincided with British Airways moving from Terminal 7 to join American Airlines. One of these is the Soho Lounge, which is for passengers flying first class or those with oneworld Emerald frequent flyer cards. This lounge is...
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Review: IGA Lounge Istanbul
The IGA Lounge in Istanbul remains an excellent Priority Pass lounge, with a wide selection of food and drinks as well as plenty of space to spread out. IGA Lounge Istanbul Review My comprehensive review from 2019 (below) is still relevant. However, I wanted to update the review to include...
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Quick Take: The Café By Mise En Place (Priority Pass Restaurant – TPA)
Most frequent travelers know that Priority Pass can get you into lounges around the… The post Quick Take: The Café By Mise En Place (Priority Pass Restaurant – TPA) appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Review: Pearl Lounge Alexandria (HBE)
I arrived early for my Turkish Airlines flight from Alexandria to Istanbul, which left me time to review the Pearl Lounge at Borg El Arab International Airport, also part of the Priority Pass network. Pearl Lounge Alexandria Review (HBE) Let me brief and blunt: your time is better spent arriving...
Planely Alex
A first look at Centurion New York
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding the opening of Centurion New York by American Express, and earlier this week I wrote a post about what it is, who can access Centurion New York and how to make a reservation. I’m jealous to report that my partner, Jason, dined...
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Quick Review: SFO Admirals Club
To go along with my quick visit, I thought I’d provide a quick review of the SFO Admirals Club. It’s been ages since I’ve been in an American Airlines lounge of any sort, and I was pleasantly surprised at the overall quality of the space. I tried a bit of...
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Review: Escape Lounge Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Background: I was flying out on a night flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New York (LGA) on JetBlue. JetBlue flights depart from Terminal 3, and that is where the Escape Lounge Fort Lauderdale, an AMEX Centurion Studio Partner, is located. I’ve only been to one Escape Lounge before, and...