Lounges
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Our Business Class Experience on Air France: JFK to Florence
In April 2024, my wife and I embarked on an unforgettable journey, flying business class on Air France from JFK to Florence. Here’s a detailed look at our experience and the fantastic deal we scored for this trip. The Air France Lounge at JFK Flying out of JFK, we had the privilege of accessing the Air France lounge. If you have a Priority Pass, you can enjoy this lounge too. The lounge offered free alcoholic drinks and a solid selection of food. We tried not to overindulge, saving room for the in-flight dining experience. Boarding and Seating Upon boarding, we turned left to find our seats right there. We chose…
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Road to 2 Million Travel Points
Reaching our first million travel points was an exciting milestone, which I detailed in a previous blog post. Now, let’s dive into how we achieved our second million points and how we utilized them to create unforgettable travel experiences. How We Earned 2 Million Travel Points To reach 2 million travel points, we continued leveraging our strategic use of credit cards: Venture X: Our primary catch-all card, earning 2x points per dollar spent, netted us around 150K points through regular spending. AMEX Cards: We accumulated about 127K points, with the AMEX Gold card being our main card for groceries and dining, earning 4x points per dollar. The AMEX Platinum card…
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Exploring the Gem of Sea-Tac Airport: AMEX Centurion Lounge
Hey there, fellow travelers! Eugene from Seattle Travel Points Club here. Join me as we take a tour of the exquisite AMEX Centurion Lounge at Sea-Tac Airport during our August 2023 adventure. A Serene Oasis Amidst Morning Tranquility Starting our journey from the back, where we comfortably set down our luggage, we were pleasantly surprised to find the lounge blissfully uncrowded at 7 am on a serene Tuesday morning. With an array of seating options – from chairs to couches and cozy lounges – finding our perfect spot was a breeze. An Invitation to Culinary Delights As we explored the lounge, our senses were tantalized by an impressive buffet spread,…
