Preclearance to Hawaii, United cutbacks + Singapore, Qatar, more
In route news, Alaska Airlines now has a way for Hawaii travelers to bypass COVID…
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Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan elites get global perks
Alaska Airlines has unveiled new benefits that its Mileage Plan members will receive after March…
COVID-19 upends more irritating airline fee policies
Today, United joined other major carriers including Delta, American and Alaska Air in eliminating change…
Stop traveling, Southwest seats, Ski resorts + more travel news
In this week’s TravelSkills on SFGATE newsletter… Normally at this time of year, I would…
It’s time to stop traveling
This is as hard for me to write as it is for travelers to hear:…
Calif. travel ban, UA to Shanghai, new UK rules, middle seat update + more
In route news, California travel is slapped with a state stay-at-home order; United puts a…
Couple knowingly boarding SFO flight to Hawaii after positive COVID tests
A couple learned what happens if you board a flight knowing that you are infected…
Winter spring fare deals, Hawaii, Covid passports + more travel news
In this week’s TravelSkills on SFGATE newsletter… With airlines desperate for cash, this year’s round…
Fare deals flourish for winter trips with Cyber Monday sales
With airlines desperate for cash, this year’s round of Cyber Monday fare deals are definitely…
San Francisco man arrested for refusing to wear a mask on Delta flight
Delta Air Lines has banned more than 500 individuals from its flights for refusing to…
Kauai shuts down, New route to India, COVID updates, Mexico warning, more
In this week’s news roundup, Kauai opts out of Hawaii’s pre-testing program, San Francisco International…
Airlines’ new ‘health passport’ could revive international travel
As more governments turn to mandatory COVID-19 testing for travelers in place of mandatory 14-day…