Category: Airport Lounge

First Time Visit Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge LaGuardia

Air Canada, Airport Lounge, LGA, New York, Review, Travel

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Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge LaGuardia This post is Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge LaGuardia. It is a review of my first time visiting the lounge at LaGuardia. This post is part of my Dominican Republic Mission Trip Report. Location The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge LaGuardia is located pre-security in terminal B on the third level. The third level consists of a long non-descript hallway that was not welcoming and it could be confusing as there were a lack of signage in many areas of the third level. This hallway connects the American Express Centurion Lounge and the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge as well as some TSA and other offices. Access I accessed the lounge thanks to my Priority Pass membership. Priority Pass gives you access to lounges around the world. If you do not get Priority Pass with..

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Awesome Experience at Delta Sky Club Minneapolis

Airport Lounge, delta airlines, Minneapolis, Review, Travel

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Delta Sky Club Minneapolis This post is Delta Sky Club Minneapolis. It highlights my morning experience at the lounge. This post is part of my Dominican Republic Mission Trip. Lounge Access I accessed the Delta Sky Club Minneapolis thanks to my American Express Platinum card. If you don’t have the American Express Platinum Card, you may be able to access other lounges via Priority Pass. Currently at MSP, the only lounge that you can access is the PGA Golf Experience Lounge where you get a small food and beverage credit for each Priority Pass guest. Arrival I arrived at the Delta Sky Club Minneapolis and was immediately greeted by the agent at the reception desk. The agent processed my registration and she welcomed me to the lounge. The agent pointed out the food options and she invited me to enjoy..

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Awesome Rocket City Adventure American Admiral’s Club CLT

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Awesome Rocket City Adventure American Admiral’s Club CLT This post is Awesome Rocket City Adventure American Admiral’s Club CLT. It is a review of my experience when I visited the Admiral’s Club at Charlotte Airport near B and C gates. Access I accessed the American Admiral’s Club Charlotte using my Citi American Executive Card which gives membership in the Admiral’s Club. I also was able to admit two guests with me using this card. One of them was my buddy Tyler, who also wrote a review of the club on BaldThoughts. Although not available in Charlotte, Priority Pass offers lounge access throughout the world. If you do not have access, you could use my affiliate link to receive a discount off your own membership. Book your next trip: Agoda, Booking.com, Expedia, Priceline, or TripAdvisor. Note: Elite benefits may be limited when..

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Amazing Rocket City Adventure AMEX Centurion Lounge DFW

Airport Lounge, American express, AMEX, Centurion Lounge, DFW, Luxury, luxury travel, Review, Travel

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Amazing Rocket City Adventure AMEX Centurion Lounge DFW This post is Amazing Rocket City Adventure AMEX Centurion Lounge DFW. It is an airport lounge review. Access I accessed the American Express Centurion Lounge Dallas Fort Worth thanks to my Platinum American Express card. There has been a lot of buzz around the Platinum card as the fee recently increased by $100. There was a monthly Uber credit which was added for the primary cardholder to make up for the additional fee. I previously reviewed the Dallas Fort Worth Centurion Lounge on my wife and my trip to Mexico. If you do not have a Platinum American Express card, you can access another lounge in the D terminal at DFW using Priority Pass. If you don’t have an account, use my affiliate link and you can save off membership. Reception I..

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Escape Lounge MSP

airport, Airport Lounge, Travel

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Escape Lounge MSP This post covers my visit to Escape Lounge MSP Airport. One of the best Priority Pass lounges domestically is Escape Lounge. There happens to be one at MSP airport, which I frequently get to visit. I have previously reviewed the lounge: here, here and here. This review will focus on the lounge experience during my visit. Reception I arrived at the lounge and was promptly greeted by an agent at the desk who requested my access card and boarding pass. I provided my Priority Pass card and boarding pass and the agent inquired if I visited the lounge in the past. When I said I’d visited before, she thanked me and welcomed me back. You can get your own Priority Pass membership via my affiliate link and you can experience this awesome lounge for yourself. Lounge Visit..

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Delta Skyclub Chicago O’Hare Airport

Airport Lounge, Delta, ORD, Review, Travel

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Delta Skyclub Chicago O’Hare Airport This post is a review of the Delta Skyclub Chicago O’Hare Airport. Access I accessed the Delta Sky Club Chicago O’Hare Airport thanks to my American Express Platinum card which offers lounge access to Delta Sky Clubs when you are traveling on Delta. The lounge access is in addition to the Centurion Lounge and Priority Pass lounge access that the card offers. Reception I approached the reception desk and was greeted promptly by the agent who asked for my membership card and boarding pass. I provided my American Express Platinum card and boarding pass. The agent processed the registration and she invited me into the lounge. The agent explained that it was a self-service lounge and that I could find the restrooms near the coffee station at the center of the lounge. The agent thanked..

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News Update Amex High Retention Bonuses Delta Rule Workarounds

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News Update Amex High Retention Bonuses Delta Rule Workarounds Good morning. I hope your week is going well. There is still a lot of buzz about the electronics ban from Middle Eastern Countries and I have even noted warnings that more countries will be added to the list. Let’s hope that is just a rumor. I picked out several articles to share this morning. Did you see anything I missed? Let me know and I will share it in the next post. Support Support the John the Wanderer blog by booking your next trip using our affiliate links: Expedia, Priceline, or TripAdvisor. Note: Elite benefits may be limited when not booking direct. Buy Alaska Air Miles and earn bonus points. Today is the last day to get a bonus of up to 40% on purchased miles. Find great deals on..

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Cathay Pacific The Pier Lounge

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Cathay Pacific The Pier Lounge This post is a review of Cathay Pacific the Pier Lounge at Hong Kong. The lounge is considered one of the world’s best airport lounges and it offers day rooms where you can lay down and sleep in between your flights. In addition, the Pier offers a sit down dinner room and private shower suites. Lounge Access I accessed the lounge thanks to my American Airlines Executive Platinum Status which grants first class lounge access at One World Airline Lounges when traveling on an international reservation. You can also access the lounge if you travel in First Class on a One World Airline. A Business Class Lounge was also available next door which was a separate facility. If you are not able to access the lounge, there are many other lounges at Hong Kong that..

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News Update Two Biggest Hyatt Complaints & Great Lounges

Airport Lounge, Hyatt, Jetblue, Luxury, Travel

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News Update Two Biggest Hyatt Complaints & Great Lounges Good morning. Hope everyone’s week has gone well. There has been a lot going on this week from the Electronics Ban to the Alaska Airlines announcement about the end of Virgin America. What are your take on the travel electronics ban? News Update The 2 Biggest Complaints Hyatt is Receiving about the New World of Hyatt Program – Jamie talks about the two biggest complaints to Hyatt since the program changed to the World of Hyatt. To me they took away most of the reasons to stay there and those things that made the chain top notch and worth going out of your way to stay at one. First Look: Inside the New British Airways Lounge at BOS – It is great getting to use airport lounges when you travel. It..

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Cathay Pacific Arrival Lounge Hong Kong

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Cathay Pacific Arrival Lounge Hong Kong This is a review of Cathay Pacific Arrival Lounge Hong Kong. Access When I checked in for my flight to Hong Kong, the agent at Los Angeles provided an invitation to the Arrival Lounge in Hong Kong. You can also access the lounge as an One World Sapphire or Emerald Member. If you don’t get access to the Cathay Pacific Arrival lounge via your status, there is a Priority Pass lounge across the hall which you can access via using that membership. Get your own Priority Pass membership and enjoy the comforts of a great lounge while saving 10%. Location The Cathay Pacific Arrival Lounge was a bit out of the way as it is located in between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. There were not many signs indicating where it was located and..

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Alaska Lounge Seattle N Terminal

Airport Lounge, Luxury, Travel

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Alaska Lounge Seattle N Terminal This post covers a review of my experience at Alaska Lounge Seattle N Terminal. The lounge was recently rebranded from Boardroom to the Alaska Lounge. Access I accessed the Alaska Lounge thanks to my Priority Pass membership. The membership gives me access to lounges throughout the world. Reception I approached the lounge and was immediately greeted by the agent at the desk. The agent processed my Priority Pass card and she welcomed me into the lounge. I’ve read that at times when the lounge is busy, Priority Pass members are not allowed access due to crowding in the lounge. If that is the case, there is another Priority Pass option at the Seattle Airport. Get your own Priority Pass membership and enjoy the comforts of a great lounge while saving 10%. Lounge Setup The lounge..

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