For those of you asking about the full Capital One lounge review, it's up now! 😄 Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/wanWwrWQYXk/v-deo.htmlsi=C_d6XbuInyj32ufy
This was great Mel!!. We had a 12 hours layover at Dulles and we visited the capital one , Etihad and Turkish lounges. Glad we chose those, Best experience ever.
You chose very wisely!! Turkish and Ethiad were definitely the top Priority Pass lounges, imo, and I loved the Capital one Lounge! Glad you enjoyed your time in all three!
I visited three of the lounges when I was at Dulles in June: AF, CS/Etihad, and Turkish Air. Air France must have changed things up since I was there - I was able to sit in the main lounge with Priority Pass. It looks like there are fewer seats than there were just a month prior, so they must have moved some of them down to the basement. They had Taittinger champagne freely flowing at the bar - so good. I agree that the food in the main room was great too. The CS/Etihad lounge was just meh for me in terms of the food, but I'm a pescetarian. The cocktails were great though - they have great options at the bar. Turkish Air's food continues to be my favorite of the three - excellent hummus, pita, salads, etc. The Priority Pass app currently says that there's a three-hour time limit at the Turkish Air lounge, not three hours prior to your flight. I've been admitted twice with more than three hours until my flight. Great to see the other lounges that you visited!
Very interesting about the Air France lounge. Maybe they changed because there are so many people traveling this summer. I would love to see this change reversed if/when things start to slow down! :)
Thank you, this is great, never thought about looking to get into other lounges on the same boarding pass. Actually, didn't think I could even try. Guess I've been happy enough when stopping at DFW or IAD to sit in the CapOne lounge, which has been great when either alone or with my family. Have only had the card for a year , and access to the regular PP lounges is fine enough too (have tried ones @ MCO, YVR, ICN.) BUT next booking I make I'll try and swing a different airport for the layover, which usually happens when travelling from/to SAT and coast anyway.
The CapOne lounges are quite nice at least! But if you have extra time, you’re definitely allowed to lounge hop as much as you want. I’m always excited to hit a new airport so I can check out new lounges 😅
Best lounge, in my opinion, at Dulles is without a doubt the United Polaris lounge. Enjoyed my visits there. Not a Priority Pass lounge, but a great lounge to visit if flying long haul international business or higher flight on United or Star Alliance (if IAD is originating airport).
I love your lounge reviews so this was great! The Air France basement lounge looked depressing and I would have expected better from Virgin Atlantic. Thanks for taking us along!
With DC as our hometown, Dulles is our preferred airport for international travel. We’ve enjoyed the Turkish and Lufthansa Lounges enough (nothing out of this world), but the best lounge at Dulles in my opinion is the British Airways Lounge. You should give it a whirl some time. The Polaris and Cap One that you previewed look really fantastic.
The British Airways Lounge used to accept Priority Pass, but sadly they no longer do. I'm glad to hear it's really nice! Btw, I'm finally working on my review of the Capital One Lounge at Dulles. It should be up within the week. That's a great lounge imo! :)
Thanks for this video! I was doubting to go to the AF/KLM lounge, since I'm flying KLM to Amsterdam, or to visit the Etihad lounge. But I don't wanna be stuffed in a basement, so Etihad lounge it will be! 😂
You're welcome! One quick note - if you are flying KLM Business Class, then you should be able to enjoy the upstairs lounge at Air France. I just wanted to make sure you knew that. If you're flying Economy and planning on using Priority Pass for lounge access, then you will be stuck in the basement (assuming it's still being run that way). Hope this helps! Have a wonderful trip! :)
Excellent informative video, thank you! If you are ever in Newark, Chicago or San Francisco (where we will be travelling next year 😂), it would be great to see the lounges there too 👍
I'm glad you liked it, and I'll keep Newark and San Francisco in mind for future tours. As for Chicago, that's my home airport and I'm sorry to say they are lacking in the lounge department 😭 Only one Priority Pass lounge, and it's in the international terminal. They have a great United Polaris lounge and a really nice American Flagship Lounge (which I'll be reviewing soon), but both require international business class flights to qualify for access. There's also a Delta Skyteam Lounge I enjoy. But Chicago could really use a Capital One Lounge or a Chase Sapphire Lounge 🤞🏼
@@MelsMilesandPoints that’s a shame about Chicago…we actually have Polaris business class tickets when we are transitting through Chicago so hope to visit the Polaris lounge. Never flown Polaris before so it is something we are really looking forward to 😊
@@tonimiller5497 you are in luck then! The Polaris lounge is great! I did a review so you might want to check it out if you missed it. I recommend going straight to the dining room to get your name on the list when you arrive. There is often a bit of a wait (but it's usually shorter than they say and they text you when your table is ready). Also - the skillet cookie for dessert is soooo good 🤤😅
Such a busy day for your lounge work 😂😂😂. IAD is my home airport, so it’s nice to see you enjoy your time. So far I only had a chance to try Turkish, people love it but when I used it (2019) it was just ok, food was limited at that time so I couldn’t try much. I have tried Chef Geoff’s a few times and it’s not bad at all. No more since Chase cut the restaurant options. Can’t wait to try out Polaris or Etihad this year. What’s your thought between Etihad vs United lounges? Cap1 lounge has an odd location when I first saw it. Watched your recent video about AF and then this AF lounge. Really disappointed to see their quality.
I was definitely hustling that day to get to all the lounges 😅😂 The Etihad/Chase Sapphire was definitely my favorite of all the Priority Pass Lounges. The Polaris and Capital One Lounges were great too, but not Priority Pass. If you get a chance to try Etihad/CS, I'd love to know what you think, so keep me posted! 😄
@@MelsMilesandPoints Mel, thanks god I decided to rewatch this video before flying out today. I can skip all those AF, VA, Lufthansa Lounges as they are either not great or closed between 3-6pm. I will hit CS, Turkish, and United within 3ish hours timeframe. Will keep you posted :).
@@lilian.bloom.petite.stylistI’m glad you rewatched too 😅 Are you able to use the Polaris Lounge because that’s my favorite lounge at Dulles, followed by the Capital One Lounge and the Chase Sapphire Lounge. Turkish is 4th, but still good 😊 Have fun and I’ll be looking forward to your update! :)
@ I loved Polaris - we went there 1st then Sapphire. Wanted to return to check Turkish but it was crowded and we didn’t have much time left before boarding. Polaris is def the fav. Chase wasn’t bad but can’t compare to Polaris at IAD. Confirmed these other PP lounges - closed from 3-6pm.
For those of you asking about the full Capital One lounge review, it's up now! 😄 Here's the link:
ua-cam.com/video/wanWwrWQYXk/v-deo.htmlsi=C_d6XbuInyj32ufy
Great Video
Thank you! :)
Thank you
You're welcome! Hope you enjoyed it! 😄
This was great Mel!!. We had a 12 hours layover at Dulles and we visited the capital one , Etihad and Turkish lounges. Glad we chose those, Best experience ever.
You chose very wisely!! Turkish and Ethiad were definitely the top Priority Pass lounges, imo, and I loved the Capital one Lounge! Glad you enjoyed your time in all three!
What did you like the best?
Best review in detail👏👏
Thanks so much!!🙂
amazing content as usual!🤩
Thank you!! 🥰
I visited three of the lounges when I was at Dulles in June: AF, CS/Etihad, and Turkish Air. Air France must have changed things up since I was there - I was able to sit in the main lounge with Priority Pass. It looks like there are fewer seats than there were just a month prior, so they must have moved some of them down to the basement. They had Taittinger champagne freely flowing at the bar - so good. I agree that the food in the main room was great too. The CS/Etihad lounge was just meh for me in terms of the food, but I'm a pescetarian. The cocktails were great though - they have great options at the bar. Turkish Air's food continues to be my favorite of the three - excellent hummus, pita, salads, etc. The Priority Pass app currently says that there's a three-hour time limit at the Turkish Air lounge, not three hours prior to your flight. I've been admitted twice with more than three hours until my flight. Great to see the other lounges that you visited!
Very interesting about the Air France lounge. Maybe they changed because there are so many people traveling this summer. I would love to see this change reversed if/when things start to slow down! :)
Thank you, this is great, never thought about looking to get into other lounges on the same boarding pass. Actually, didn't think I could even try. Guess I've been happy enough when stopping at DFW or IAD to sit in the CapOne lounge, which has been great when either alone or with my family. Have only had the card for a year , and access to the regular PP lounges is fine enough too (have tried ones @ MCO, YVR, ICN.) BUT next booking I make I'll try and swing a different airport for the layover, which usually happens when travelling from/to SAT and coast anyway.
The CapOne lounges are quite nice at least! But if you have extra time, you’re definitely allowed to lounge hop as much as you want. I’m always excited to hit a new airport so I can check out new lounges 😅
Awesome video! Cheers
Thank you! 🙏🏻😁
Lovely video! Dulles is my nearest international airport, so I found this video especially useful 😊
I'm so glad you found it useful! I lived in the DC area before moving to Chicago, so it was nice for me to be back 😁
Your video is very well done!
Thank you!!
Wonderful!
Thank you!:)
Best lounge, in my opinion, at Dulles is without a doubt the United Polaris lounge. Enjoyed my visits there. Not a Priority Pass lounge, but a great lounge to visit if flying long haul international business or higher flight on United or Star Alliance (if IAD is originating airport).
Yes, I totally agree! I loved it there. In case you’re interested, I recently posted a separate review of that lounge😁
Thank you Mel! IAD & DCA are my home airports.
Oh good! I hope it was useful then! I used to live in the DC area too before moving to Chicago 😁
I love your lounge reviews so this was great! The Air France basement lounge looked depressing and I would have expected better from Virgin Atlantic. Thanks for taking us along!
I'm glad you enjoyed the tour!! 😁
With DC as our hometown, Dulles is our preferred airport for international travel. We’ve enjoyed the Turkish and Lufthansa Lounges enough (nothing out of this world), but the best lounge at Dulles in my opinion is the British Airways Lounge. You should give it a whirl some time. The Polaris and Cap One that you previewed look really fantastic.
The British Airways Lounge used to accept Priority Pass, but sadly they no longer do. I'm glad to hear it's really nice! Btw, I'm finally working on my review of the Capital One Lounge at Dulles. It should be up within the week. That's a great lounge imo! :)
Love this video. Are you still planning on doing the videos on the other lounges?
Thank you! The video on the Capital One Lounge will be coming out this week so stay tuned for that! 😁
great video!
Glad you enjoyed it 🥰
This is so awesome!! I did 4 lounge hopping when I was in Bangkok and I got tired 😂
It was definitely a very busy day for me 😂 But once I decide to start something, I'm pretty stubborn about finishing haha!
Mel, you crack me up, I think you're a lounge-a-holic! What a superb video, I really enjoyed it.
I think you might be right 😂 I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed the video! :)
Thanks for this video!
I was doubting to go to the AF/KLM lounge, since I'm flying KLM to Amsterdam, or to visit the Etihad lounge.
But I don't wanna be stuffed in a basement, so Etihad lounge it will be! 😂
You're welcome! One quick note - if you are flying KLM Business Class, then you should be able to enjoy the upstairs lounge at Air France. I just wanted to make sure you knew that. If you're flying Economy and planning on using Priority Pass for lounge access, then you will be stuck in the basement (assuming it's still being run that way). Hope this helps! Have a wonderful trip! :)
Excellent informative video, thank you! If you are ever in Newark, Chicago or San Francisco (where we will be travelling next year 😂), it would be great to see the lounges there too 👍
I'm glad you liked it, and I'll keep Newark and San Francisco in mind for future tours. As for Chicago, that's my home airport and I'm sorry to say they are lacking in the lounge department 😭 Only one Priority Pass lounge, and it's in the international terminal. They have a great United Polaris lounge and a really nice American Flagship Lounge (which I'll be reviewing soon), but both require international business class flights to qualify for access. There's also a Delta Skyteam Lounge I enjoy. But Chicago could really use a Capital One Lounge or a Chase Sapphire Lounge 🤞🏼
@@MelsMilesandPoints that’s a shame about Chicago…we actually have Polaris business class tickets when we are transitting through Chicago so hope to visit the Polaris lounge. Never flown Polaris before so it is something we are really looking forward to 😊
@@tonimiller5497 you are in luck then! The Polaris lounge is great! I did a review so you might want to check it out if you missed it. I recommend going straight to the dining room to get your name on the list when you arrive. There is often a bit of a wait (but it's usually shorter than they say and they text you when your table is ready). Also - the skillet cookie for dessert is soooo good 🤤😅
@@MelsMilesandPoints Oooo, sounds great! Thanks for the tips!
Nice one mel
Thanks!! :)
Great video, despite the quirks of the lounges the variety is putting ORD to shame
Right?!?? I'm so sad that my home airport doesn't offer any decent Priority Pass options 😭
Hey Mel!
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How's the IAD Chase Sapphire lounge compare to the other ones you've visited?
It's nice, but it's much, much smaller and thus has fewer amenities.
@@MelsMilesandPoints thanks.
Do you tip for drinks at lounges? I am just curious especially for a lounge that brings the drink to you.
I usually do, but it's really a personal choice. It's not a requirement.
Such a busy day for your lounge work 😂😂😂. IAD is my home airport, so it’s nice to see you enjoy your time. So far I only had a chance to try Turkish, people love it but when I used it (2019) it was just ok, food was limited at that time so I couldn’t try much. I have tried Chef Geoff’s a few times and it’s not bad at all. No more since Chase cut the restaurant options. Can’t wait to try out Polaris or Etihad this year. What’s your thought between Etihad vs United lounges? Cap1 lounge has an odd location when I first saw it.
Watched your recent video about AF and then this AF lounge. Really disappointed to see their quality.
I was definitely hustling that day to get to all the lounges 😅😂 The Etihad/Chase Sapphire was definitely my favorite of all the Priority Pass Lounges. The Polaris and Capital One Lounges were great too, but not Priority Pass. If you get a chance to try Etihad/CS, I'd love to know what you think, so keep me posted! 😄
@@MelsMilesandPoints Mel, thanks god I decided to rewatch this video before flying out today. I can skip all those AF, VA, Lufthansa Lounges as they are either not great or closed between 3-6pm. I will hit CS, Turkish, and United within 3ish hours timeframe. Will keep you posted :).
@@lilian.bloom.petite.stylistI’m glad you rewatched too 😅 Are you able to use the Polaris Lounge because that’s my favorite lounge at Dulles, followed by the Capital One Lounge and the Chase Sapphire Lounge. Turkish is 4th, but still good 😊 Have fun and I’ll be looking forward to your update! :)
@ I loved Polaris - we went there 1st then Sapphire. Wanted to return to check Turkish but it was crowded and we didn’t have much time left before boarding. Polaris is def the fav. Chase wasn’t bad but can’t compare to Polaris at IAD. Confirmed these other PP lounges - closed from 3-6pm.
@@lilian.bloom.petite.stylistyes for sure, the Polaris lounge is by far the best!! Glad you got to spend time there! Have a wonderful trip! ❤
Where’s the Capitalone lounge review
I'll try to post it soon! :)
I just posted the Capital One video. I hope you enjoy it! :) ua-cam.com/video/wanWwrWQYXk/v-deo.htmlsi=C_d6XbuInyj32ufy