San Francisco

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Long before SFO existed, you could book a flight over San Francisco Bay during the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition — a world’s fair built to celebrate both the Panama Canal and San Francisco’s rebirth after the 1906 quake. A century ago, crowds watched pilots loop...

Stayed at the St. Regis San Francisco last week and was stuck on a call, so I asked them to send up my takeout. Shocked to see they slapped on a $6 delivery fee for each bag. On top of resort fees and everything else, that one stung a bit.

Reading about San Francisco-Portland Flight Deal made me pause because these cross-country routes usually cost an arm and a leg. American Airlines is offering roundtrip flights between SF and Portland, Maine for just $254 in Basic Economy or $354 for Regular Economy, all taxes...

It looks like US tourism is finally on a real upswing. San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Miami are leading the recovery, with San Diego, Denver, Phoenix, Chicago, and even Boston showing clear gains. Domestic travel seems to be driving the rebound, with big events, concerts, and...

Delta is deepening its footprint at Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) with several strategic enhancements: launching nonstop routes to Denver (from November 9, 2025), Columbus and Kansas City (from June 2026), expanding frequency to San Francisco and Indianapolis, and...

During my recent trip through San Francisco, I hopped in a Waymo on Market Street, yep, they’re back! The ride was surprisingly smooth, and skipping the usual parking chaos downtown was a real perk. SF is now allowing Waymo and a few Uber/Lyft Black cars to operate there during...

Delta is deepening its footprint at Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) with several strategic enhancements: launching nonstop routes to Denver (from November 9, 2025), Columbus and Kansas City (from June 2026), expanding frequency to San Francisco and Indianapolis, and...

I wanted to get everyone's thoughts on this news. Just spotted an amazing fare from Cathay Pacific offering roundtrip flights from San Francisco to Cebu for only $691, all taxes included. As someone who's been monitoring Philippines routes for a while, this is significantly...

Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are facing class-action lawsuits filed on August 19, 2025, in federal courts in Brooklyn (Delta) and San Francisco (United), accused of misleading passengers by selling “window” seats that lack actual windows. Plaintiffs allege that aircraft...

If you were hoping to check out one of San Francisco’s legendary dive bars, take note: Edinburgh Castle has officially closed after over 60 years. This Tenderloin staple was more than just a pub it hosted underground music shows, literary readings, and film shoots for classics...

This recent development is quite noteworthy. Asiana just dropped an amazing fare from San Francisco to Sapporo, Japan at only $607 roundtrip all taxes included. For those unfamiliar with Sapporo, it's the cultural heart of Hokkaido, famous for its winter festivals, ramen, and...

Just got word that BART is finally launching contactless payment on August 20 no more digging around for my Clipper card! You’ll be able to tap your bank card just like in NYC or London. It’s about time SF caught up on this. This is going to make my daily commute way smoother,...

I just came back from the 60th anniversary Dead & Company shows in Golden Gate Park, and wow, what a wild blend of nostalgia and upscale reinvention. My mom, a longtime Deadhead, was emotional seeing the transformation from running into shows for $20 back in the day to watching...

San Francisco hotel recovery is looking shakier than I thought. Occupancy’s creeping up, rates are rising a bit, but with pre-pandemic numbers still out of reach, everything now seems to hinge on the potential sale of the city’s biggest hotel properties. If that Hilton/Parc 55...

A tragic incident has led to a lawsuit against Alaska Airlines. Michael Contillo alleges that his French bulldog, Ash, died during a flight from New York to San Francisco after they were moved from first class to coach. Contillo claims the change caused Ash severe anxiety,...