Priority Pass Archives

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Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve Worth It If You Only Fly 6 Times a Year? The “Stack Tax” Math for 2026.

Jake Redman June 3, 2026

Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve worth it if you only fly six (or so) times a year? The verdict depends on your zip code more than your flight count. If you live in a mega-metro like New York, the Chase Sapphire Reserve can still work at six trips a year […]

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Airport Intel

When the Airport Falls Apart: The Lounge Crawl Order for Travelers Without Status

Jake Redman May 27, 2026

DFW was a mess. Total mayhem. Severe thunderstorms in North Texas turned the airport into a parking lot over Memorial Day, with FAA ground stops making a bad situation even worse. Then Denver got hit with an FAA ground stop mess. And LaGuardia had the sinkhole problem on Runway 4/22 […]

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Modhop Basics

First Time Airport Lounger? Here’s What to Expect

Jake Redman April 25, 2026

If you’re fresh to travel and a first time airport lounge guest you may ask “What even is an airport lounge?” An airport lounge is a members-only or paid waiting area inside the airport where travelers can sit in a quieter space, use Wi-Fi, grab food and drinks, and sometimes […]

A woman is sitting in an airport lounge, holding a smartphone and a credit card. She is wearing a beige blazer and has a handbag beside her. A cup of coffee is on the table in front of her. Through the large window, a blurred airplane is visible on the tarmac outside.

News

Venture X Lounge Cuts: The Party’s Over for Your Plus-One

Jake Redman February 27, 2026

February 1, 2026. The date the Venture X party ended. Capital One finally pulled the plug on the most generous guest policy in the premium card market. No more “bring the whole squad” for free. The era of the “free lunch” in Denver, Dallas, Dulles, LAS, and JFK is officially […]

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Podcasts

American Airlines Flight Attendant Gets Famous and Jake is Paul Rudd.

Jake Redman October 25, 2019

An American Airlines flight attendant gets momentary fame for his pre-arrival wakeup call, Delta introduces a status-like subscription and new kiosks make it easier to get into Canada. Plus we discover a guide that breaks down Priority Pass Select membership differences among credit cards that offer them. All that and […]

Center seating area at Air China Business Class Lounge - PEK

Airline Seats

Video | Air China Business Class Lounge – Beijing PEK

Jake Redman July 14, 2014

Timing is everything if you’re hungry and want to visit the Air China Business Class Lounge inside the international terminal at Beijing Airport. Meals are strictly for mealtime so snacks are all you’ll get in between. Otherwise sink into a deep lounger and stare outside at this daytime-bright lounge.

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Airport Lounges

Delta Sky Club – New York LaGuardia (LGA) Terminal D

Jake Redman September 3, 2012

Airline/Club Name:Delta SKY Club Location:LGA (New York. LaGuardia) Terminal/Concourse: Terminal D (Airside) left after security, located just before gates.

Plaza Premium Lounge at Kuala Lumpur Airport

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KUL- Kuala Lumpur

Plaza Premium Lounge – Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Satellite

Jake Redman May 14, 2012

Airline/Club Name: Plaza Premium Lounge Location: KUL- Kuala Lumpur Int’l Terminal/Concourse: Satellite Terminal Notes: The long rows of lounge seating aren’t ideal as I prefer more compartmentalized, sectioned-off seating but there was enough room to stretch out and grab a bite. Cafe style and bar-stool seating is convenient for those […]