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Review: Amex Centurion Lounge San Francisco (SFO) - 2023 Expansion

Review: Amex Centurion Lounge San Francisco (SFO) - 2023 Expansion

As one of the earliest Centurion Lounges, the SFO location was in dire need for expansion. After closing for several months in late 2022, the newly renovated lounge reopened in January 2023. Luckily, I had a flight planned in the same month, so was able to check it out. Most..

Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse San Francisco (SFO)

Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse San Francisco (SFO)

The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at San Francisco's SFO may be the airport's best kept secret [lounge]. The combination of amazing food and service, relatively ease of access and generous guest policy, as well as the lack of crowdedness in the lounge makes this one of my favorite places to hang..

Review: Amex Centurion Lounge New York LaGuardia (LGA)

Review: Amex Centurion Lounge New York LaGuardia (LGA)

New York's LaGuardia airport (LGA) finally has a brand new Centurion Lounge thanks to the LGA Terminal B renovation project. The 10,000 square feet lounge opened in June 2021 and is now located post-security (yay!). Here's my experience from my January 2022 visit. Overview Location & Access The LGA Centurion..

Amex Platinum: Full Review [2023]

Amex Platinum: Full Review [2023]

What was once seen as the king of premium travel cards has over the years evolved to something much different. The Platinum Card from American Express may have once been associated only with the wealthy elites, and often seen as a status symbol (and in many countries, it still is)..

Review: Amex Centurion Lounge New York (JFK)

Review: Amex Centurion Lounge New York (JFK)

At more than 15,000 square feet and spanning two entire floors, the American Express Centurion Lounge at JFK's Terminal 4 is one of the newest and largest in the network. The lounge also feature unique amenities such as an Equinox Body Lab and a speakeasy. Overview Location & Access The..

Review: Amex Centurion Lounge San Francisco (SFO)

Review: Amex Centurion Lounge San Francisco (SFO)

UPDATE 12/31/2022: SFO Centurion recently finished renovating the expanded lounge and has reopened! Note this article is no longer being maintained, so information may not be accurate. Check out my updated review here. The Amex Centurion Lounge is arguably one of the biggest reasons why many are attracted..

How To Waive Your Credit Card Annual Fees

How To Waive Your Credit Card Annual Fees

Did you know that simply by asking, you may be able to reduce or completely waive your credit card annual fee? This article will share some ways to do that! Why Would Banks Do This? Credit card issuers make money off your transactions (via swipe fees), so they have incentive..