Tag: Air Travel
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How to Build Your Own Lounge Access Strategy
I’m not much of a drinker. So when I visit an airport lounge, I’m not there for a bottomless bar or pre-flight cocktails. Honestly, the idea of being tipsy at 30,000 feet sounds awful. What I do want is a clean, comfortable space with good coffee, decent food, and a little peace and quiet. A…
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STARLUX A350-900 Business Class Review: High Tech Experience
If you’ve never been to Taiwan, there’s a good chance you haven’t heard of Taiwan’s newest airline STARLUX. Founded in 2018 by the son of the Evergreen Group’s founder (the parent company of EVA Air), STARLUX has deep roots in the country’s aviation legacy. Many of its staff are former EVA Air employees, which is…
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United 777-300 Polaris Business Class Review: In need of a refresh
United Polaris is United Airlines’ premium business class offering, first introduced in early 2017. Now, over seven years later, this product line is beginning to show signs of age. I had the opportunity to fly on the SFO to TPE route, and here’s my take on the experience. Disclosure: I am not affiliated with United…
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You can now renew your US passport online
Last week, the U.S. Department of State launched its long-awaited online passport renewal service. Below is what you need to know How to renew online? You can access the online passport renewal at travel.state.gov/renewonline. Note that online renewals cannot be expedited! The U.S. Department of State recommends the following based on your timeline: When do…
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Alaska Airlines completes acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines: Here is what to know
Last December, Alaska Airlines announced it was acquiring Hawaiian Airlines. On Sep 19th, that deal officially closed. Alaska Airlines is cleared to operate the two carriers as separate brands. Alaska Airlines must now secure a single operating certificate with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which would allow the two airlines to operate as a single…
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PSA: Oakland renames their Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland
Last Friday, the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously to change the name of the Oakland International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. This change only applies to the official name of the airport and not the airport code (which is OAK). San Francisco officials are not happy with this change and…