Chris McGinnisFree COVID-19 tests for Hawaii-bound travelers at Oakland AirportSFGate - Chris McGinnisNew program for Hawaii-bound travelers begins Oct. 15 UPDATE: Oct 13: "A second facility, specializing on those participating in Hawaii’s Safe Travels Multi-Tier Program as well as OAK-based currently credentialed employees, is planned to open on Thursday, Oct. 15. It is conveniently located in …
Chris McGinnisWhy is Palm Springs travel so hot these days?SFGate - Chris McGinnisInterest in the desert soars among airlines, visitors This past August was the hottest ever in Palm Springs, with high temperatures rising to 110 or above on 24 days, and even hitting an astonishing 120 degrees. That kind of heat would normally keep away all but the most intrepid desert rats. But not …
Chris McGinnisHawaiian Air to offer COVID-19 testing + more airline newsSFGate - Chris McGinnisA weekly roundup of airline and airport route and service news In route news, Hawaiian Airlines joins United in offering COVID-19 testing; the state of Hawaii offers more details on preparations for Oct. 15 reopening; JetBlue will begin new transcontinental routes, including one from San Francisco; …
Chris McGinnisUnited offers COVID tests at SFO for Hawaii passengers, but they are not cheapSFGate - Chris McGinnisCostly new option to avoid a mandatory 14-day quarantine Hawaii has set Oct. 15 as the date when it will open tourism to visitors who have tested negative for COVID-19, and United Airlines aims to make that easier by offering a pilot testing program for its San Francisco passengers. But it won't be …
Chris McGinnisNew Southwest Companion Pass promotion valuable for duosSFGate - Chris McGinnisBuy one flight this fall for a free companion travel this winter Southwest is pulling out one of its biggest marketing guns to help convince customers to fly this fall and winter. Will you bite? Normally, Southwest Airlines’ coveted Companion Pass is a long-term goal for Rapid Rewards participants, …
Chris McGinnisFace masks on flights 'critically important' to prevent COVID-19 spread, Harvard study findsSFGate - Chris McGinnisHarvard study examines infection risks for air travelers To fly today, airlines require all passengers (except kids under 2) to wear face coverings. This requirement is being enforced: Major airlines have reportedly banned more than 700 fliers for non-compliance. Issues of “personal freedom” aside, …
