Lounge access is now more accessible than ever, thanks to myriad credit cards offering this perk as a benefit. Lounge access typically makes for a more luxe, less stressful travel experience. This is ...

I recently got the Capital One Venture X card, which comes with a hefty annual fee. It has great travel benefits, but I've had mixed experiences with my complimentary Priority Pass. I haven't been ...

Airport layovers can be a real treat when they’re spent in an exclusive club, noshing on tasty snacks, sipping wine and reclining in a comfy armchair — all without paying a dime. For avid travelers, ...

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Waiting at the airport for your flight can be an uninviting experience. Seats at the gate are often uncomfortable and crowded, while food options are typically overpriced. However, if you have access ...

I've had an American Express Platinum card for over two years and find it's a good value. The annual fee is high, but the card got me gold status with two hotel chains and a Priority Pass. I've used ...

There are two types of travellers – the last-minute, leg-it-through-the-airport kind, and those who arrive with plenty of time to spare. Those committed to an early arrival can find themselves victims ...

Ajay Jain is a freelance writer who first became interested in travel as a young child whose house was underneath the landing path at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. After his first trip in ...