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Bereavement Fares: The Best Airlines For Compassion Fares
The Window Seat &bull Feb 12, 2010
Update: This continues to be a very popular post so I thought I'd update the information since airline policies for bereavement fares tend to change. But first I'd like to thank all of the travelers who wrote about their experiences… Full Story »
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Free Airport WiFi Increasing
Travel Babel &bull Feb 11, 2010
Weather-related delays spotlight the importance of this airport amenity With storm upon storm crippling important Mid-Atlantic airports, on top of the chronic winter messes in New York, Chicago, New England and San Francisco, departure delays and missed connections seem more of… Full Story »
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No Boise for Me, More Info on the Citibank New Account Promo and United One Way Awards
FrugalTravelGuy &bull Jan 31, 2010
I've been on an interesting Mileage Run. Sat next to a great seatmate from ORD-SFO and hung out with Matthew and Ben in the Red Carpet lounge in San Francisco. The flight to Boise left on time and all was going well until we got over Boise. When we left SFO the reported minimums were 600 feet which seems sketchy to me and by the time we got there the airport had turned away 5 flights already. We circled for 15 minutes max and headed to Idaho Falls… Full Story »
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A great night of sleep on a transcon!
One Mile at a Time &bull Jan 18, 2010
Dare I say it? I think I’m in love. After flying in international business class on a domestic redeye transcon, I don’t think I can ever go back (although I’ll have to since I have three more booked between now… Full Story »
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Burritos, Dim Sum, Shopping in San Francisco....Airport!
Travel & Leisure Golf &bull Dec 17, 2009
I'm a huge fan of flying Full Story »
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San Francisco: Tiger Spotting on a Recent Terminal Adventure
Jaunted &bull Dec 14, 2009
Last weekend, we found ourselves on an insufferable four-hour layover in the San Francisco International Airport's international terminal which is where Virgin America and JetBlue fly out of. The problem was, we were booked on a flight out of JFK… Full Story »
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Behind the scenes airport catering facility
One Mile at a Time &bull Dec 10, 2009
Check out this PBS behind the scenes video of the SFO Gate Gourmet facility. Last year some of us had a chance to tour an airline catering facility, which I found to be a fascinating experience. If you didn’t have… Full Story »
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Airport Check-in: Atlanta gets rental car center, Puerto Rico to privatize
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Dec 7, 2009
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta will open its new rental car center on Tuesday, a facility that will consolidate all car agencies ... Full Story »
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CA: Smooth Sailing (er, Flying) From SFO to LAX Post Thankgiving
Jaunted &bull Dec 2, 2009
Just after touching down at San Francisco International Airport last week, we noted how curiously smooth our travel was from one sometimes-hellish airport ( LAX ) to another. We're not sure if more travelers opted for the I-5 as predicted,… Full Story »
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Virgin America Raked Number 1 in Zagat Airline Survey
Business Travel Guru &bull Nov 25, 2009
Virgin America has taken out the Annual Zagat Global Airline Award as best Midsized Premium Class Airline & Best Midsized Domestic Economy Class Airline. The full media release from Virgin America Can be read below: Virgin America, the California-based airline… Full Story »
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7 Airports Where You'll Wish for a Holiday Flight Delay
The Window Seat &bull Nov 19, 2009
Whether you miss your holiday flight due to a blizzard or due to your own immersion in Google's free WiFi , getting stuck won't suck if you're at one of the airports gifting travelers with holiday happiness. From present-wrapping to… Full Story »
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Ontario Airport's High Costs Showcase Missed Opportunity
BNET &bull Nov 5, 2009
Just last week I wrote about the anger... Full Story »
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Bay Bridge closure travel guide: Detour routes, traffic and current info for getting to SFO and OAK
LA Times - Daily Deal Travel Blog &bull Oct 28, 2009
The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is closed in both directions?indefinitely?after two rods and a 5,000-pound crossbeam fell during rush hour traffic at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, as reported on L.A. Now. Traffic was backed up during the morning rush hour on… Full Story »
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Medical marijauana allowed at SFO, Bay Area airports
USAtoday.com- Today in the Sky &bull Oct 22, 2009
Medical marijuana patients can now travel with the drug through San Francisco International Airport, as well as other Bay Area airports, the ... Full Story »
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San Francisco: Construction Under Way At Virgin America's Future Home: Terminal 2 At SFO
Jaunted &bull Oct 21, 2009
Late last year, work began on renovating Terminal 2 at San Francisco International Airport . The terminal used to be the gateway to foreign lands, but after all the new paint and fancy lighting it will be primarily used for… Full Story »
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Review: Sofitel San Francisco
One Mile at a Time &bull Oct 14, 2009
I had to spend a night near San Francisco Airport this weekend because I attended Fleet Week on Sunday. I originally booked the Crowne Plaza SFO, which is adequate although has tiny rooms, but thanks to the recent Accor promotion… Full Story »
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Man threatens to explode bomb at SFO, gets one-way ticket to jail
Gadling &bull Oct 2, 2009
Filed under: Stories , United States , Airlines , Airports , News If you have a problem with your plane ticket, do not, I repeat, DO NOT do what Oregonian Mark Field did this past Tuesday at San Francisco International… Full Story »
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TSA Announces Grants For Airport Surveillance At SFO
dfwtexas.newstwit.me via @NewsDFW &bull Sep 29, 2009TSA Announces Grants For Airport Surveillance At SFO, DFW (The Aero-News Network) | DFW Texas News on Twitter Full Story »
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Building a Mileage Run for United Airlines and 100 Free Priority Clib Points
FrugalTravelGuy &bull Sep 27, 2009
I currently have booked 113,000 of United Elite Qualifying miles for the year 2009. If I get to 125,000 I will pick up another two systemwide upgrades that usually have a value of about $350 each. My goal then is to find a pure mileage run at a cost… Full Story »
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Cut Your Carbon in the Check-in Line
Intelligent Travel &bull Sep 21, 2009
Airlines have been tacking on fees for almost everything these days, and we're as tired of being nickel-and-dimed as the next guy. But we were glad to hear that San Francisco's SFO airport is the first in the nation to... Full Story »
