American's Largest Admirals Club Is Coming to Charlotte in 2028
American will build its largest Admirals Club, 40,000 sq ft, at Charlotte plus a first Flagship Lounge. What oneworld travelers get, and when.
The Salon at PS LAX Review: $1,295 for Caviar, a BMW Transfer, and Your Own TSA Lane
The Salon at PS LAX costs $1,295 per person, or comes free with Starlux first class and some elite programs. Superb, but the value depends on who pays.
AeroLOPA's New App: The Seat-Selection Tool SeatGuru Users Were Waiting For
AeroLOPA's paid app brings tail number predictions, Sunny Side tracking, and seat ratings across 1,600 aircraft types — filling the gap SeatGuru left when it shut down in late 2025.
The World's Best Airport Hotels: A Frequent Flyer's Honest Shortlist
One Mile at a Time's picks for the airport hotels worth booking — evaluated on terminal connectivity, aviation views, elite recognition, and the service quality that makes a long layover something other than an ordeal.
American Airlines Five Star Service: What This $350+ Airport VIP Package Gets You
American Airlines Five Star Service offers dedicated airport escort, priority check-in, Admirals Club access, and car coordination at 22 airports for $350+. The analysis suggests it's best for travelers who genuinely need help — not a luxury upgrade for seasoned fliers.
The Encalm Xenia Lounge Delhi: $125 for the Best Non-Airline Lounge Around
Encalm's Xenia lounge at Delhi airport pairs a private bedroom suite with Moët by the bottle and six staff for one guest. The verdict at $125: money well spent.
Chase Sapphire Lounge DFW: The Network's First Whiskey Room Changes the Game
The Chase Sapphire Lounge at DFW Terminal D opened July 16 with 18,000 square feet, a first-in-network whiskey lounge, and a Bishop Arts restaurant partnership. Here's what that means for travelers through Dallas.
Buffer Time Between Separate-Ticket Flights: How to Think About the Risk
How much time do you need between flights booked on separate tickets? The right answer depends on five factors — and Ben Schlappig's framework cuts through the guesswork.
Spinner Luggage: The Surprising Case Against Four Wheels
Spinner suitcases dominate store shelves, but one veteran travel expert refuses to own one. Here's the actual tradeoff between four-wheel spinners and two-wheel rollers — and when each wins.
CLEAR+ Price Increase 2026: Now $209, Amex Credits Adjusted
CLEAR+ raised its annual fee to $209 on July 1, 2026 — its fourth increase in under four years. Eligible Amex cardholders still pay $0 after credits are applied.
London City Airport Is Getting Its First-Ever Lounge — and the Design Is Unusual
Aspire Lounge by Swissport arrives at LCY in 2027 with pay-to-enter access and no apparent elite status tier. For an airport defined by transit speed, the concept faces an inherent tension.
Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3: The Practical Connection Guide
Frankfurt Terminal 3 opened June 2026 with Delta, Korean Air, and SkyTeam. What the new lounge mix means for connections and transit timing.
CLEAR Concierge: How a $99 Airport Escort Beat a 4-Hour Security Line
When TSA lines at IAH stretched 270 minutes, CLEAR's $99 Concierge service cleared security in 2 minutes. How it works, where it's available, and when the math makes it worth booking.
PS Private Airport Terminal: What $895 Per Flight Gets You at DFW and MIA
PS private terminal opens at Dallas Fort Worth June 3 and Miami June 30, 2026 — private TSA, BMW transfers, chef meals, and spa. Here's the pricing math and who it actually makes sense for.
TSA Lines Are 3 Hours Long. Here's What Actually Helps.
A partial government shutdown has pushed TSA wait times to 3 hours at major US hubs. PreCheck still works. Global Entry doesn't. Here's the current status and what to do.
Amex Sidecar Lounges Are What Airport Access Actually Looks Like Now
American Express is expanding its Sidecar by Centurion Lounge concept to Charlotte Douglas — a smaller, faster-access format that reframes what premium travel means at congested hubs.