Starting on Oct. 1, United Airlines will introduce daily nonstop flights between San Francisco and Shanghai, reestablishing connections to Beijing. These flights between the United States and China have been made possible through a bilateral agreement between the governments. Passengers can access Shanghai flight details on United.com and the United app, while the Beijing schedule… Continue reading United Airlines Returns to Beijing and Starts Daily Shanghai Flights
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Airbnb Hosts in San Francisco Face Rental Struggles Amidst Ongoing Negative Publicity
San Francisco’s Airbnb business is taking a hit as hosts report a significant decline in bookings for the usually busy summer months. Factors like sustained negative press surrounding crime and public safety have impacted the city’s image as a tourist destination. As such, the growing reputation is discouraging travelers from choosing it as a vacation… Continue reading Airbnb Hosts in San Francisco Face Rental Struggles Amidst Ongoing Negative Publicity
Development Of A Luxury Overnight Train Connecting San Francisco And Los Angeles Is Underway
Plans are underway to establish an overnight first-class passenger train service connecting San Francisco and Los Angeles. California startup company Dreamstar Lines is overseeing the privately-funded project of the heavily-traveled route. The train service plans to be operational as early as the summer of 2024. According to SFGATE, Dreamstar is in discussions with Metrolink and… Continue reading Development Of A Luxury Overnight Train Connecting San Francisco And Los Angeles Is Underway
Fly From San Francisco To Tokyo For As Low As $100 With This New Budget Airline
Zipair is preparing to launch some of the cheapest long-haul flights between the U.S. and Japan. The airline is a subsidiary of Japan Airlines offering a new route between San Francisco and Tokyo. One-way ticket prices starting at just 10,000 Japanese yen, or $91, make it an attractive option for budget-conscious travelers. To obtain this… Continue reading Fly From San Francisco To Tokyo For As Low As $100 With This New Budget Airline
These Are The Top Locations For Bachelor Parties In 2023
Bachelor parties are for creating boisterous memories with the bros. The overall purpose is to celebrate the groom’s impending marriage in the most unique and exciting way. Bachelor parties allow the groom to enjoy a night out with his closest friends before embarking on his married life. When it comes to planning a bachelor party,… Continue reading These Are The Top Locations For Bachelor Parties In 2023
Black Excellence: Meet The Identical Twin Brothers Who Are Alaska Airlines Pilots
If you ever manage to see double on an Alaskan Airlines flight, know that your eyes are not deceiving you. And no, you don’t have to worry if you’ve had too much to drink at the airport (maybe.) The airline hired two identical brothers as pilots – a first in its history. Alan and Alex… Continue reading Black Excellence: Meet The Identical Twin Brothers Who Are Alaska Airlines Pilots
Black Muslim Men Sue Alaska Airlines After Being Kicked Off Flight For Speaking And Texting In Arabic
In 2020, two Black Muslim men were removed from an Alaska Airlines flight after a passenger complained about them speaking and texting in Arabic, assuming that they were representing a threat on the flight. Now, Abobakkr Dirar and Mohamed Elamin are suing Alaska Airlines on the basis of racial discrimination and violation of civil rights.… Continue reading Black Muslim Men Sue Alaska Airlines After Being Kicked Off Flight For Speaking And Texting In Arabic
Alaska Airlines Pilot And Co-pilot Argue In Front Of Passengers Before Turning Plane Around
A pilot and co-pilot on an Alaska Airlines flight engaged in a verbal dispute in front of their passengers. According to Business Insider, the incident occurred on July 18 on a flight from DC’s Dulles International Airport bound for San Francisco International Airport. Though it has not been revealed what exactly the two men were… Continue reading Alaska Airlines Pilot And Co-pilot Argue In Front Of Passengers Before Turning Plane Around
The Surprise Of Getting Solo Time On A Group Trip
Want a little solo time on vacation? Take a small group trip with Intrepid Travel. Last month, I went on a road trip with strangers that took us from Portland, Oregon to San Francisco. I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I signed up. Being surrounded by new people morning, noon, and night could… Continue reading The Surprise Of Getting Solo Time On A Group Trip
United Now Offers Impossible Plant-Based Menu Items
United Airlines has teamed up with Impossible Foods to offer a variety of new plant-based meals. According to VegNews, Impossible Meatball bowls are now being offered on its first-class menu for domestic flights traveling over 800 miles in the US. But the new meals aren’t limited to in-flight menus. Select airport lounges in Los Angeles,… Continue reading United Now Offers Impossible Plant-Based Menu Items
This Black Attorney Just Began An 8-Month Nonstop Solo World Journey
Bay Area attorney Chelsea Davis just set off on an eight-month solo world journey. The 28-year-old caught the travel bug in 2017 when she unintentionally started solo traveling throughout Europe and Asia. “I was based in Prague, Czech Republic for an internship and could only be in the Schengen zone visa-free for a maximum of… Continue reading This Black Attorney Just Began An 8-Month Nonstop Solo World Journey
Cincha: The BIPOC-Owned Travel Belt You Need
Rolling luggage, duffle bag, handbag, and coat. These are all a part of the burdensome load of items travelers must haul around the airport during their trips. Carrying all of this baggage, how will one free up a hand to take out their passport or wallet while on the move? Ash and James, co-founders of… Continue reading Cincha: The BIPOC-Owned Travel Belt You Need
The Black Legacy Of San Francisco’s Most Iconic Music Venue
Located right across from San Francisco City Hall, the massive gold-accented music venue can hold up to 8,000 guests and has multiple floors where concert-goers can get an aerial view of their favorite performers. I knew the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium was special after my first time experiencing a live performance in the space and… Continue reading The Black Legacy Of San Francisco’s Most Iconic Music Venue
Ghanaian Painter Amoako Boafo To Showcase First Solo Exhibition At MoAD SF
Smithsonian affiliate Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) will be reopening October 21st after the fine art space experienced over a year of closure due to the COVID-19 outbreak. With new renovations and art exhibitions, the downtown San Francisco museum will be including five new showcases by global Black artists, including Ghanaian painter Amoako Boafo.… Continue reading Ghanaian Painter Amoako Boafo To Showcase First Solo Exhibition At MoAD SF
Meet The CEO Of The First Black Woman-Owned Coffee Brand In Trader Joe’s
The next time you find yourself in Trader Joe’s, make sure to support the first Black woman-owned coffee brand to grace their shelves. Kahawa 1893 Coffee is the brainchild of founder and CEO Margaret Nyamumbo, a third-generation coffee farmer from Kenya. Margaret relocated to the United States to attend college. After completing her MBA at… Continue reading Meet The CEO Of The First Black Woman-Owned Coffee Brand In Trader Joe’s