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Starting 3/9, Japan will temporarily bar entry for travelers from China and South Korea
On March 5, Japan time, the Japanese government announced a temporary entry ban affecting travelers from China and South Korea. The ban is currently set to remain in effect from 12...
Summary of U.S. Airlines’ Change/Cancellation Policies During COVID-19 "B6/AS/DL/AA/UA/F9/HA"
[Updated 3/5] AS and DL have relaxed their policies. AS extended the eligible period, and DL now applies to all routes. JetBlue was the first airline to announce a Change & Cancel...
Alaska Airlines Announces It Has Joined OneWorld and Re-entered a Relationship With AA
Alaska Airlines announced today that it has joined OneWorld and resumed cooperation with AA. For such a strong Alaska mileage program, this is a bolt from the blue. A phased devalu...
Renewing a Chinese Passport in the U.S. (My Experience at the Los Angeles Consulate)
I recently renewed my Chinese passport at the Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles because my old passport was about to expire. Below is my experience and the overall process. Be sure...
Stay Experience at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
The hotel has a great location, and both the interior design and service were excellent. As a U.S. use case for a free night certificate, it is extremely worthwhile. Pick up the ph...
Hotel Stay Review: Gild Hall, a Thompson Hotel in Manhattan, New York
The hotel's overall location is very good, with Manhattan attractions within walking distance. The cash rate is usually close to $200 at the low end, so I think using a Hyatt Cat 1...
US Car Rental Company Comparison [Updated 2019.12: Claim Free Elite Status with Major Rental Car Programs]
You can directly grab elite status with several rental car companies, starting with the complimentary top-tier National's Emerald Club status, then status match to Hertz, Avis, and...
Conrad New York Downtown Review
The hotel has a great location, strong decor, and excellent service, making it a very worthwhile use of a free night certificate in the U.S....
Introduction to the Basics of U.S. Stocks
U.S. stocks have been an easy way to make money for quite a while, while bank interest rates have kept falling, so this is a good time to organize some basic investment information...
Alaska Airlines Alaska Lounge LAX Los Angeles Lounge Experience
The food quality here is generally slightly above average for U.S. airport lounges. Since the space is relatively small, extra amenities are limited. If you are departing from or a...
American Airlines / AA Publishes Partner Premium Economy Award Chart
Introduction AA previously only had an award chart for redeeming miles for its own Premium Economy cabin, but in the past few days it has also published award charts for partner ai...