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What Are the Top Travel Apps for 2024?

In today’s fast-paced world, having the right travel apps can make or break your journey. With countless options available, it’s essential to know which ones truly stand out. Here, we explore what are the top travel apps for 2024, ensuring your next adventure is smooth and enjoyable. Did you know that 75% of travellers rely on mobile apps for booking and planning their trips? Additionally, 60%…

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One of the top private sector banks in India, HDFC Bank, offers a number of credit cards with access to airport lounges as one of their main perks. For frequent travelers, access to airport lounges is a widely desired advantage since it provides a more relaxed and tranquil atmosphere in airports, away from the noise and bustle of busy terminals.

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Tfw you show up to the airport 2 hours before you need to in order to avoid traffic and surge pricing only to have your flight delayed 5 hours the second you get out of the Uber

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can’t find my credit card

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Traveling can be hectic, with much of the time at the airport feeling uncomfortable and frustrating. For frequent travelers, an airport lounge offers an oasis of comfort, silence, and even luxury amidst the busy terminals. Many credit cards in India offer complimentary airport lounge access, making them a valuable asset for travelers.

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Review: Copa Club Panama City Terminal 2 (PTY)

The Copa Club Terminal 2 lounge at Panama City's Tocumen Airport boasts upgraded amenities and spacious seating.

The Copa Club’s newest location at Panama City’s Tocumen Airport, located in Terminal 2, is one of the airline’s flagship lounges serving passengers flying on Copa Airlines and Star Alliance partner flights through the “Hub of the Americas.” This provides even more space for travelers in Panama City and has upgraded amenities that make it a welcome upgrade to the older lounges in Terminal…

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Ultimate Guide For International Airport Lounge Access Credit Card

Traveling can often be stressful, but with the right credit card, you can transform your experience into one of comfort and luxury. These credit cards not only offer access to exclusive airport lounges but also provide a host of other benefits such as priority boarding, travel insurance, and complimentary refreshments. For those considering the RBL credit card, RBL credit card app makes it easy to manage your benefits and access lounges seamlessly. Whether you're a business traveler or a leisure explorer, having a credit card with lounge access ensures you can unwind in a serene environment before your flight, making your journey smoother and more enjoyable.

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This airport Orange Juice could really use some champagne.

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So, you've probably all seen this post going around, about how The Chuds Want Gentleman's Clubs (but can't afford to go to the things called "gentlemen's clubs" today, so wouldn't have been able to in the past either). And I hate to say it, but that post isn't accurate.

The things we call "gentlemen's clubs" today and the things that were called "gentleman's clubs" in the past are not the same thing; the one is descended from the other, but they used to be a lot more common and served a purpose that they don't really serve anymore.

The modern equivalent of the historical gentleman's club isn't the thing currently called a gentleman's club; it's the premium airport lounge. And by losing the concept for all but the turbo-rich, I think we genuinely have lost something! Let me explain.

(NOTA BENE: This is mostly about England and from about 1880-1930, and most of my experience with this is from fiction written in that era. I know enough to know what I don't know, but I also know menswear guy is wrong about this.)

So- gentlemen's clubs started in *wiggles hands* the late 1700s, and mostly served a particular purpose: they were places you could stay in a city if you mostly lived in the country, instead of staying in lodgings or owning your own place. Finding a place to stay in London was kind of a misery at the best of times, and owning your own house in Town wasn't practical for a lot of people, even rich people. If you were, say, a young man, just starting out in life, and you hadn't inherited your father's wealth but also weren't set up to live on your own? Having a place you were guaranteed to be able to stay was a fucking godsend. And as time went on, even people who lived in London most of the time started joining clubs, because they served another important purpose- they were a place you could go if you didn't particularly want to be at home, for whatever reason.

The way that historical gentlemen's clubs worked is, you got recommended to the club by a friend who was a member, you paid dues to the club, and in exchange, you'd get to use the club's facilities. * Most gentlemen's clubs had, at minimum, a dining room (with waitstaff, natch), a library, a couple of nice places to sit and hang out, a game room, and a bar. Many of them also had rooms you could sleep in overnight, fitness equipment, or stuff related to the club members' interests. Most of them had a room or two where you could invite friends who weren't part of your club and spend time with them. In the era where phones were a thing, a lot of them had a phone. You could write letters there and get your mail sent there.

Here's the thing: in the period I know best, gentlemen's clubs weren't just for the turbo-rich. They were the province of rich guys, yes- you had to be a 'gentleman' and know the right people to get in. But men who were doctor/lawyer/software-developer rich were most likely members of a gentlemen's club. Anyone who was rich enough to travel regularly was part of at least one club, because having somewhere to crash when you were going between (say) London and Delhi and back again was worth the cost.

Most gentlemen's clubs were owned by their members- not an outside corporate body. The club leaders were elected, usually by a small committee.

And a lot of gentlemen's clubs founded around specific interests, as time went on. There were gentlemen's clubs specifically for Guys Who Were Really Into Radio. There were clubs specifically for men who spent a lot of time traveling. There were clubs specifically for dudes who wanted to talk your ear off and clubs for old dudes who mostly wanted to nod off in their chairs and talk about The War and clubs for dudes who did not want to be percieved at all.

There were clubs for men who were really into science, or the arts, or sports. And one perk of being in a club like this is that you had access to equipment that you might not have been able to buy on your own. You didn't have to shell out for an entire library of scientific and medical books; you could go to your club and read in the library there. If your club had, say, an art studio, you could go paint at your club and not have to keep a studio space of your own.

There were gentlemen's clubs specifically oriented around specific political or social views. There were socialist clubs. (And a lot of them admitted women, which was !!!SCANDALOUS!!!) Like, they were still the province of goddamn rich people, there were a lot of trust fund baby socialists and not many working people, but there were socialist social clubs.

...I don't want to pretend that gentlemen's clubs were some kind of idyllic haven. 99% of these clubs were For Men, and For The Right Sort Of Men at that; if you didn't have a friend who was a member, or you weren't "respectable" enough, you didn't get to join. There's a reason that most of these clubs are gone now. Part of the point was excluding the Wrong Sort of People, and that became gauche over time. After a certain point, being part of a club became a thing for stodgy, out-of-touch rich men- not just "men who happened to have enough money to be part of a club"- and so most of the men who could join one didn't, and people stopped forming new ones. Only Old Money assholes (who will continue to do what they've always done, current trends be damned) keep the concept alive.

But like... the thing that replaced gentlemen's clubs for 99% of the people who would have had one a hundred years ago... is the premium airport lounge, and the premium gym membership, and the ~coworking hub~.** Anyone can join, yeah, as long as they're able to pay. You pay a corporation a chunk of money for similar amenities, and the amenities are ... fine? But because the entity is driven by profit, most of the money you're paying them goes into running their other business concerns and paying their CEOs a fat paycheck.

I think... as exclusionary as gentlemen's clubs were back in the day, there's the seed of a good idea there. I think the guys who wish they were still an attainable thing for a middle-class person have a point, and I wish we could inject some fucking nuance into this conversation.

A community-owned space that gives you a place to crash when you need one, has community-owned resources for its members, and isn't beholden to a corporation is a good thing. Third spaces that don't have to turn a profit are a damn good thing.

At the end of the day, my politics are 'everyone should get to have the kind of luxuries that were historically reserved for the rich'. Everyone should get to have the best life has to offer- leisure, beauty, good craftsmanship, and community. And so, you know, if this kind of community space sounds like a thing you'd like to have, maybe it's something you could work towards creating, too.

*TBF, this is still how they work today! But the networks are much smaller.

**I do find it very funny that apparently one of the biggest problems facing the few remaining Actual Gentlemen's Clubs (TM) is that people are trying to use their space to telework-- a lot of them are trying to ban laptops and business talk to "keep the club's character" (read: "we're too rich to have to work here").

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Best Credit Cards For Free International Airport Lounge Access in India

Airport lounges offer a range of amenities and services that can make your travel experience more comfortable and enjoyable. These amenities can include complimentary food and drinks, Wi-Fi, newspapers and magazines, showers, and even spa treatments.

If you travel frequently, a credit card that offers free international airport lounge access can be a great way to save money and time. Here are a few of the best credit cards for free international airport lounge access in India:

HDFC Infinia Credit Card: This card offers unlimited free access to airport lounges around the world through Priority Pass. It also has a number of other benefits, such as a welcome bonus of 12,500 reward points, and a complimentary Club Marriott membership.

Citi Prestige Credit Card: This card also offers unlimited free access to airport lounges around the world through Priority Pass. It also has a number of other benefits, such as a welcome bonus of 2,500 Reward Points, and up to 2 RPs on every Rs. 100 you spend.

Axis Bank Reserve Credit Card: This card offers 12 complimentary visits to airport lounges in a year for the primary cardholder and 6 complimentary visits for each additional cardholder. It also offers a number of other benefits, such as a welcome bonus of 10,000 bonus reward points, and complimentary travel insurance.

ICICI Bank Platinum Honors Credit Card: This card offers 6 complimentary visits to airport lounges in a year for the primary cardholder, and 3 complimentary visits for each additional cardholder. It also offers a number of other benefits, such as a welcome bonus of 5,000 reward points, and complimentary airport lounge access for up to 2 guests.

Yes Bank First Credit Card: This card offers 6 complimentary visits to airport lounges in a year for the primary cardholder and 3 complimentary visits for each additional cardholder. It also offers a number of other benefits, such as a welcome bonus of 5,000 reward points, and complimentary airport lounge access for up to 2 guests.

When choosing a credit card for free international airport lounge access, it is important to consider your needs and budget. Some factors to consider include the number of lounge visits you need each year, the type of lounge access you prefer (Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or Dreamfolks), and the other benefits that the card offers.

It is also important to note that not all credit cards that offer free airport lounge access are created equal. Some cards have annual fees, while others do not. Some cards also have foreign transaction fees, which can add up if you use the card for international travel.

If you are looking for a credit card that offers free international airport lounge access, be sure to compare your options carefully before making a decision.