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s There’s no denying that airport lounges can be the best part of the on-ground experience when flying. You’ll find desirable amenities such as complimentary food and drink, shower facilities and seating areas to kick back and relax before your flight takes off. New to The Points Guy? Sign up for our daily newsletter. But with more ways than ever to gain lounge access, the lounges can get pretty crowded. As air travel starts to pick up, lounges have reopened — but may permanently change their amenities or access rules for good. For example, The Platinum Card® from American Express...

I like to think I’m a pretty savvy traveller, and while I have the odd horror travel day, it’s usually pretty smooth sailing during my regular jaunts abroad. However, on a recent trip to Pakistan I had a nightmare experience when I didn’t have the correct documentation to enter the country. I was heading there for the very first time to review the national airline’s premium product on a flagship route. But first I had to get a visa.  Despite much forward planning, there was a huge delay in obtaining it, but I had been assured it would be approved and...

I like to think I’m a pretty savvy traveller, and while I have the odd horror travel day, it’s usually pretty smooth sailing during my regular jaunts abroad. However, on a recent trip to Pakistan I had a nightmare experience when I didn’t have the correct documentation to enter the country. I was heading there for the very first time to review the national airline’s premium product on a flagship route. But first I had to get a visa.  Despite much forward planning, there was a huge delay in obtaining it, but I had been assured it would be approved and...