Lounge Nerd

American Unveils Summer Dishes for Flagship Lounges American Airlines, in partnership with the James Beard Foundation, is introducing some fresh menu items at select Flagship Lounges.

American Airlines adds new chef-inspired menu items to select Flagship Lounges.
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Airport Dimensions Opens Blue Sky Lounge in Makassar Airport Dimensions and Blue Sky Group have opened a new lounge at the Makassar Indonesia Airport (UPG) in Indonesia.

Airport Dimensions opens a new Blue Sky Lounge at the Makassar Airport in Indonesia.
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YouTube video by Pepper Pong Pepper Pong - What the Heck Is It?

Pepper Pong "... instant action anywhere, airport lounges ..." I want to see someone playing this in an airport lounge. Actually, I want to play this in an airport lounge. youtu.be/-GlLYQf3I0g?...

United Club Opens Renovated Lounge in Denver (DEN) United Airlines has reopened its United Club near gate B32 at Denver International Airport (DEN). This renovated lounge spans 33,000 square feet.

United Airlines opens renovated United Club at Denver International near Gate B32.
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Gameway Lounge Opens Detroit Airport Location (A63) Gameway has expanded to a new airport, with Detroit (DTW) being the 8th location to open. This new gaming lounge is located in the A Concourse near Gate A63.

Gameway opens at the Detroit Airport (DTW) in the A Concourse. loungenerd.com/news/gameway...

OK. Trying to control my wording, BUT the man going down the evacuation slide with a roller bag and one hand and a kid in the other, then he trips and appears to drop his kid just makes me furious. LEAVE YOUR BAGS...Life is more important and if not your life, what about other lives?

Jersey Airport (JER) Welcomes the No1 Lounge No1 Lounges has opened a new location at the Jersey Airport (JER). This new modern lounge offers great views and a full range of common lounge amenities.

The No1 Lounge has opened at Jersey Airport (JER). loungenerd.com/news/jersey-...

Centurion to Open Amsterdam (AMS) Lounge in 2026 American Express has announced it will open a new Centurion Lounge at the Amsterdam (Netherlands) Schiphol Airport (AMS) sometime in 2026.

American Express announces it will open a Centurion Lounge in Amsterdam (AMS), sometime in 2026.
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Apsire Opens Domestic Lounge at Montréal Airport (YUL) Aspire and American Express have opened a brand-new domestic lounge at Montréal Trudeau Airport (YUL) in Canada. This lounge accommodates 100 travelers.

Aspire has opened a new lounge in the domestic terminal of the Montréal International Airport.
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Did an AVGeek thing today! Stopped by The Plane Restaurant in Colorado Springs.

Review: Escape Lounge - Sacramento (Terminal B) Review of the Escape Lounge at the Scramento airport (SMF) in Terminal B.

Lounge Review for the Escape Lounge at Sacramento (Terminal B) loungenerd.com/reviews/revi...

San Juan Munoz Airport (SJU) Gets an Escape Lounge Escape Lounges has opened a new lounge at San Juan International Airport (SJU). This is the first Escape Lounge in the Carribean.

Escape Lounges open a new location at San Juan International Airport in Concourse B.
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If you ever have wanted to do a Plane Pull for a good cause (Special Olympics), here is a link where you can donate or join a team to participate! The date is September 13th.

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Quiz: Major US Airlines' Top States | OAG Test your aviation knowledge and discover the top US states where major airlines dominate in 2025, showcasing the leading carriers' extensive networks and capacity hotspots.

Here is a fun quiz to start your day! www.oag.com/blog/major-u...

Oman Air Joins oneworld Alliance Oman Air is the newest member of the oneworld Alliance. The addition of this airline opens up new lounges and services to customers across member airlines.

Oman Air joins the oneworld Alliance, becoming the 15th airline member. loungenerd.com/news/oman-ai...

ITA Airways Lounges are Now Open to Lufthansa Group Lufthansa Group carriers now have access to four ITA Airways Lounges starting on July 1, 2025. These additional lounges will be open to eligible travelers.

Starting on July 1, 2025 ITA Airways Lounges will become available to eligible Lufthansa Group members.

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Southwest CEO Discusses the Future, including Lounges During a recent conversation with CNBC, the CEO of Southwest Airlines (Bob Jordan) mentioned possible lounges and long-haul flights.

Southwest Airlines talking lounges and long-haul. Is it possible Southwest might offer lounges, we will have to wait and see, but it would be pretty exciting.

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USA...USA

I think I am one of the only in the industry that did not realize that JetSuiteX is the same as JSX (XE)

Interesting list, I can't get behind ABQ being on the list. I have been there 5 times. Yes, it has a nice observation deck, but that is about it ...

The number of people that have no idea what CST and CDT means and that they are different times, still amazes me. I just confirmed with a vendor when they asked to meet me at 11AM CST they simply meant 11AM Central... Am I just a nerd?

United Expands Polaris Dining Room in Newark (EWR) United Airlines has expanded the dining room at Polaris Lounge in Newark Airport (EWR) Terminal C.

United Airlines has opened an expanded Dining area at the Newark Airport (EWR) loungenerd.com/news/expande...

Airbus 320 Factory Line In Mobile Alabama

Reserve your spot for the Public Tour Day of the A320 & A220 Final Assembly Lines at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Site
Monday, July 28, 2025 (Multiple time slots available)
Flight Works Alabama
2000 Aerospace Dr., Mobile, AL 36615
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Capital One Opens Lounge at New York (JFK) Capital One has opened a brand new lounge at the New York Kennedy Airport. The new lounge is open 24/7 and is located in Terminal 4, near Gate B23.

Capital One has opened a new lounge at the New York (JFK) Airport in Terminal 4
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The Club has Opened at Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) The Club has opened its newest lounge at the Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) in Michigan. The Club lounge is located in the A Concourse near Gate A3.

The Club Lounge has opened at Grand Rapids Airport (GRR)
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Chase Sapphire Lounge at Phoenix Getting Reservations Chase has announced that they will offer reservations at the Sapphire Lounge at the Phoenix Airport (PHX). This feature is scheduled to start on June 23rd.

Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge in Phoenix (PHX) will begin offer reservation option. loungenerd.com/news/chase-s...

I don't want to rant, but I am getting really annoyed with all of the credit card changes. Chase, Capital One, American Express, too many changes. #pleasestopchanging <endofrant>

SkyTeam Opens Refurbished Lounge at Vancouver (YVR) SkyTeam Alliance opens renovated lounge at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Canada.

SkyTeam Alliance has re-opened its Vancouver (YVR) lounge after a renovation. loungenerd.com/news/skyteam...

Club Kingston Departure Lounge Reopens: A Fresh Design Unwind in the stylish Club Kingston departure lounge, where comfort meets Jamaica's vibrant culture before your departure.

Club Kingston Departure Lounge in Jamaica, has completed renovations and is open again to the public sflcn.com/club-kingsto...

Happy Dad's Day! On a related note Danang International Airport (DAD) has 10 airport lounges and is located in central Vietnam.