First time flying alone, need help...
Mar 21, 2017, 10:43 am
#17
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What does everyone think about their Airspace Lounge I just read about? $25 isn't bad for what you get, and I have an AMEX Premier Rewards Gold, so the airline fee credits should reimburse me, right?
Mar 21, 2017, 10:58 am
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I find the Airspace Lounge a little cramped, both the general seating and the very small business room. But the folks behind the bar do a pretty good job and the small plates they make up are halfway decent. IIRC there's no buffet, you just order from the bartender.
For $25 it might be worth it if you are getting reimbursed by PRG- I think you get a $10 credit for food/beverage. I get in for free with the Amex Platinum so it's definitely worth it. If I didn't get in for free I'd probably skip it- T5 is a really nice terminal with lots of charging stations and great food.
For $25 it might be worth it if you are getting reimbursed by PRG- I think you get a $10 credit for food/beverage. I get in for free with the Amex Platinum so it's definitely worth it. If I didn't get in for free I'd probably skip it- T5 is a really nice terminal with lots of charging stations and great food.
Mar 21, 2017, 11:42 am
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The $100 airline credit for the Amex PRG card is something you have to designate to one airline for the year and applies to expenses charged by the airline such as baggage, change fees, drinks/food on board and lounge passes of airline operated lounges which I don't believe the AirSpace lounge would qualify for as it's not a JetBlue product.
It's not a bad deal if you pay for it anyways as there are ways to recoup the cost by using what the lounge offers you but in general Terminal 5 has plenty to offer to burn some time. The rooftop lounge is nice to get out of the airport without having to do security again and there are many dining options.
It's not a bad deal if you pay for it anyways as there are ways to recoup the cost by using what the lounge offers you but in general Terminal 5 has plenty to offer to burn some time. The rooftop lounge is nice to get out of the airport without having to do security again and there are many dining options.
Mar 21, 2017, 3:31 pm
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Pay the $25 for a meal and go sit out on the deck if the weather is nice. Paying $25 for a $10 meal credit isn't a smart value proposition IMO.
Mar 21, 2017, 6:41 pm
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I was reading reviews on the Air Space lounge and it may only be good for a shower (which I probably won't need) or a private toilet (which I may like).
Mar 21, 2017, 6:44 pm
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The full service restaurants can be expensive. There are plenty of $5-15 options in the food court area. And paying that much for toilet access seems even crazier to me than paying $25 for the $10 drinks credit. 
You don't have to decide now. When you land coming home walk around and see what suits your fancy. If you want to watch planes land and the winds are in your favor the end of the center pier of the concourse is great. Or the end of the international area (highest gate numbers) is often very quiet to just relax.
Wifi is free in the terminal and there are plenty of options available.
You don't have to decide now. When you land coming home walk around and see what suits your fancy. If you want to watch planes land and the winds are in your favor the end of the center pier of the concourse is great. Or the end of the international area (highest gate numbers) is often very quiet to just relax.
Wifi is free in the terminal and there are plenty of options available.
Mar 21, 2017, 6:55 pm
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I think participating more on this site and traveling a couple of times a year will allow me to become the experienced traveler I want to be.
I don't mind paying for a full-service restaurant as long as it's not above $30 just for myself, including tip.
I don't mind paying for a full-service restaurant as long as it's not above $30 just for myself, including tip.
Mar 21, 2017, 6:58 pm
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If you had previously designated JetBlue as the airline for credit on your Amex PRG card, and if you charged your flight to that card, you should check your Amex statement: you may have already been reimbursed $100 for your airfare!
Mar 21, 2017, 7:02 pm
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Funny part is I applied and was approved for the card a couple of weeks after I bought the ticket; however, the change fee I was charged along with the expedited security at RSW has been reimbursed, and the timing allows for $200/year the first year on the card for airline reimbursement credits. I'm planning to use other credits for my checked bag and fees for whatever I may want to pay for when I'm on the plan, if anything.
Mar 23, 2017, 7:00 am
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I find the Airspace Lounge a little cramped, both the general seating and the very small business room. But the folks behind the bar do a pretty good job and the small plates they make up are halfway decent. IIRC there's no buffet, you just order from the bartender.
For $25 it might be worth it if you are getting reimbursed by PRG- I think you get a $10 credit for food/beverage. I get in for free with the Amex Platinum so it's definitely worth it. If I didn't get in for free I'd probably skip it- T5 is a really nice terminal with lots of charging stations and great food.
For $25 it might be worth it if you are getting reimbursed by PRG- I think you get a $10 credit for food/beverage. I get in for free with the Amex Platinum so it's definitely worth it. If I didn't get in for free I'd probably skip it- T5 is a really nice terminal with lots of charging stations and great food.
Mar 23, 2017, 7:08 am
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My own opinion is that the AirSpace lounge isn't worth it if you're paying for it. T5 is pretty great. Lots of options. If I remember there's some excellent cupcakes there in the terminal... and the full service restaurants are decent. Food court is great. From what I recall, T5 is less expensive than the Delta terminal at JFK and the United terminals at Newark, but it's been awhile. Will find out in a few weeks though.
Mar 24, 2017, 2:59 am
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My own opinion is that the AirSpace lounge isn't worth it if you're paying for it. T5 is pretty great. Lots of options. If I remember there's some excellent cupcakes there in the terminal... and the full service restaurants are decent. Food court is great. From what I recall, T5 is less expensive than the Delta terminal at JFK and the United terminals at Newark, but it's been awhile. Will find out in a few weeks though.
Mar 25, 2017, 9:04 am
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