Chris McGinnisMexico Is Mexico safe for travelers?SFGate - Chris McGinnisWith the weather cooling off and holiday, winter and spring break travel planning getting underway, the question of whether or not to consider a trip Mexico is likely to arise. Mexico has a lot to offer
Chris McGinnisQantas Routes: More Alaska Air reshuffling, United's new bird, Delta, Qantas, Norwegian, moreSFGate - Chris McGinnisMineta San Jose Airport will lose three Alaska Airlines routes in January. In route news, Alaska Air keeps rolling out more changes to its California network; American and Qantas expand loyalty benefits
Chris McGinnisUnited Airlines Blockbuster change in the wings for United's top fliersSFGate - Chris McGinnis, Tim JueToday, United Airlines announced that it is making a major change in the way its most frequent fliers earn Premier status in the MileagePlus program.Very frequent short-haul fliers and very big spenders
Chris McGinnisTravel California bans little plastic bottles in hotelsSFGate - Chris McGinnisIt’s part of a broad effort to remove plastics from travel suppliers When you stay in a hotel, do you like to take home those little bottles of shampoo, conditioner and shower gel from the bathroom? Better
Chris McGinnisTravel Planespotting: Boeing 787 Dreamliner vs Airbus A350SFGate - Chris McGinnisIn this photo of a United 787, check out the window on the aircraft doors The Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the Airbus A350 are taking the aviation world by storm. Airlines can't get enough of these fuel-efficient
Chris McGinnisTravel Surprise: Another European airline adds SFO nonstop flightsSFGate - Chris McGinnis, Tim JueTrump's visa decision sealed the deal for LOT Polish Airlines LOT Polish Airlines plans to fly between Warsaw and San Francisco using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner Another European airline is planning non-stop
Chris McGinnisAmerican Airlines Routes: Hawaii cuts + United to Australia, AA, Alitalia, Delta, SAS, Qantas, moreSFGate - Chris McGinnisAlaska Airlines is dropping SFO-Kona and Sacramento-Kona service. In route news, Alaska Airlines drops two Hawaii routes but adds one to Mexico; San Francisco loses one European carrier but picks up another;
Chris McGinnisTravel LAX: Take a shuttle bus to your Uber or LyftSFGate - Chris McGinnisLike SFO, the airport takes dramatic step to ease roadway congestion LAX will soon ban Uber and Lyft vehicles from airport roadways. Los Angeles International is the latest major airport hub to announce
Chris McGinnisAirbnb Airbnb adds ethical animal experiences to its tour lineupSFGate - Chris McGinnisWant to take a pig for a walk in the woods? That experience is available in Ireland from Airbnb's new animal adventures. Animals are in travel news this week, as Airbnb rolled out a new collection of experiences
Chris McGinnisAlaska Airlines Painful cuts coming for Alaska, American fliersSFGate - Chris McGinnis, Tim JueAlaska Airlines and American Airlines loyalty partnership is taking a hit Alaska and American Airlines frequent fliers will lose one of their biggest perks next year: the ability to earn and cash-in miles
Chris McGinnisTravel Marriott Bonvoy adds points-for-dining in the U.S.SFGate - Chris McGinnisLe Colonial in downtown San Francisco is a participant in the new Marriott Bonvoy dining program. Marriott International's Bonvoy loyalty program – a combination of the old Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton
Chris McGinnisTravel A new "in-between" way to fly to New York City in a bigger seatSFGate - Chris McGinnis, Tim JueUnited's larger purple premium plus seat expands to domestic routes Premium Plus passengers will receive special Saks Fifth Avenue bedding, including a pillow and throw blanket. Since it debuted in March,
Chris McGinnisAlitalia Benvenuto! Alitalia to launch San Francisco flights to RomeSFGate - Chris McGinnis, Tim JueNon-stop flights to the Eternal City land just in time for 2020 summer travel Alitalia will fly a Boeing 777 between San Francisco and Rome starting in summer 2020 Alitalia, Italy's flag carrier airline,
Chris McGinnisWOW Air SFO loses another European carrierSFGate - Chris McGinnisIcelandair is suspending its SFO flights For a while, San Francisco was riding high with expanded availability of non-stop airline service to Europe from second- and third-tier carriers, but those days
Chris McGinnisHawaiian Airlines Routes: Southwest, Hawaiian, United, AA, Delta, moreSFGate - Chris McGinnisThis United 757 with scenes from New York and New Jersey was painted as part of the "Her Art Here" competition for female artists. In route news, Southwest launches new intra-California service and moves
Chris McGinnisHospitality 'The most hated fee in travel' hits CongressSFGate - Chris McGinnisAt the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, Resortfeechecker.com cites a resort fee of $29.06 a night. Legal challenges to the hotel industry's widespread practice of charging so-called "resort fees" just keep
Chris McGinnisHawaii Hawaii fare war deepens as Southwest adds more flightsSFGate - Chris McGinnisNew nonstops arrive just in time for Christmas, spring break Southwest is adding new flights to Kauai as it builds up Hawaii service. Picture: Polihale State Park beach on the west side of Kauai Southwest
Chris McGinnisAir Travel United makes upgrades easier for a few lucky fliersSFGate - Chris McGinnis, Tim JueUnited’s new PlusPoints plan is designed to make it easier for loyal flights to upgrade to business class United Airlines is changing the way it rewards its most frequent fliers by replacing long-standing
Chris McGinnisHyatt First look: Inside the new Grand Hyatt at SFO [PHOTOS]SFGate - Chris McGinnisAt long last, the Grand Hyatt at SFO, the only hotel built on the grounds of San Francisco International Airport, will officially open its doors on Tuesday, October 1. Hotel management allowed SFGate access
Chris McGinnisCathay Pacific Routes: United to Barcelona; Cathay Pacific, XL Airways, new Beijing airport, SAS + moreSFGate - Chris McGinnisA "six-armed alien starfish," China will cut the ribbon on the big new Beijing Daxing Airport on September 30. In route news, United schedules special transatlantic flights from San Francisco; Cathay adjusts
Chris McGinnisTravel Get ready: SFO to renumber all airport gates in OctoberSFGate - Chris McGinnis, Tim JueA "logical move" designed to help travelers find their way San Francisco International Airport (SFO) will renumber all of its gates in October, a project that officials believe will make it easier for
Chris McGinnisTripAdvisor TripAdvisor cracks down on phony reviewsSFGate - Chris McGinnisSite blocks or removes millions of postings in a bid to boost its credibility TripAdvisor said its stricter policing of user reviews has kept millions of improper postings off the site. TripAdvisor, the
Chris McGinnisOutdoors New warning about airline water qualitySFGate - Chris McGinnisResearchers suggest passengers should never drink in-flight coffee on any carrier. When you fly, do you drink the airline's in-flight coffee? When you use the restroom, do you wash your hands or maybe
Chris McGinnisAir Travel United adding extra flights for techiesSFGate - Chris McGinnisUnited Airlines this week started taking reservations for a heavy schedule of flights into Las Vegas during the first and second weeks of January for the big Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Scheduled
Chris McGinnisHawaii Hawaii fares plunge for fall & winter tripsSFGate - Chris McGinnisNew Southwest flights to Kauai have sparked a fare war. Pictured: Waimea Canyon State Park on Kauai's north shore The Southwest Effect is back when it comes to fares from the Bay Area to Hawaii, with and
Chris McGinnisWOW Air Routes: Southwest to Hawaii, United, Delta, Contour, JSX, AA, Cathay, WOW, moreSFGate - Chris McGinnisSouthwest has schedule details for its new Bay Area-Hawaii flights starting in January. In route news this week, more details emerge about Southwest's expanded Hawaii service from the Bay Area; Delta United
Chris McGinnis Global Entry expiration dates extended due to backlogSFGate - Chris McGinnisBenefits now last 12 months after expiration if a renewal application is filed Because of an ongoing backlog in renewal applications from members of Customs & Border Protection's Global Entry trusted program,
Chris McGinnis SFO runway debacle: How much is this going to cost?SFGate - Chris McGinnisAirlines, airport mum on the tab, but travelers are not The SFO airport runway mess is likely costing millions, but who is paying the tab? As most travelers know by now, San Francisco International Airport
Chris McGinnis Spirit Airlines says seat pitch is 'misleading'SFGate - Chris McGinnisCarrier’s new bowed seats will have the same pitch but more “useable legroom” Spirit is installing new seats across its all-Airbus fleet. Low-cost Spirit Airlines, which has ranked at or near the bottom
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