Author: Traveling with Tech
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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…
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Google’s Find My Device Network is going live
After nearly a year of delays, Google is finally rolling out its Find My Device network. Travelers now have another option to consider when shopping for Bluetooth tracker tags for their luggage on upcoming trips. Additionally, some existing noise-canceling earbuds, such as the Sony WF-1000XM5, will come with this feature built-in for added convenience. How…
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Wired Wanderlust Weekly Issue #2: Chase removes Priority Pass restaurant benefits, Global Entry fee increasing
Stay updated with Wired Wanderlust Weekly Issue #2! Chase is removing Priority Pass restaurant benefits effective July 1st, impacting Sapphire Reserve and other cards. Also, starting October 1st, 2024, Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI fees are increasing to $120. Learn more about these changes and their implications for travelers.
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Wired Wanderlust Weekly Issue #1: China Airlines SEA to TPE, Bilt adds Alaska Airlines, Amex + Point.me, Alaska Access
Wired Wanderlust Weekly Issue #1: China Airlines SEA to TPE, Bilt Adds Alaska Airlines, Amex + Point.me, Alaska Access. Discover the latest travel-tech updates, from new flight routes to loyalty program shifts. Stay informed and inspired with our curated insights into the intersection of travel and technology.
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How to Score Incredible Flight Deals (cash edition)
Last Updated: 2024-03-06 Over the years, I’ve honed my skills in nabbing fantastic travel bargains. One of my most memorable finds was a roundtrip ticket with United Airlines from Seattle to Tokyo for a mere $377.16 back in 2016. Today, I am going to share with you my secrets on how I score these deals.…
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2024 World of Hyatt’s Hotel Category Shifts: What You Need to Know
The World of Hyatt hotel loyalty program is updating categories for 183 properties, with 137 hotels moving up and 46 down, impacting points for free nights. From March 26th, 2024, new reservations will follow the updated chart, while existing ones booked before will maintain current rates, and refunds issued if necessary. Notable changes include Grand…