Arrival at San Francisco International Airport, Has Anything Changed?

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San Francisco International Airport is located 13 miles south of San Francisco. It is the busiest airport in Northern California, the second busiest airport on the U.S. West Coast, and the 24th busiest airport in the world.

Flight Review: Cathay Pacific Business Class on Boeing 777-300 ER, Hong Kong – San Francisco

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Cathay Pacific Airways is one of several airlines plying the Hong Kong - San Francisco route. It's business class offers a more comfortable experience in the air. There is also a pre-departure business class lounge. Is it really worth the extra price?

Airport Lounge Review: Cathay Pacific – The Wing (Hong Kong International Airport)

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Hong Kong International Airport is Cathay Pacific's hub, and the airline has fully FIVE business class lounges there, four for departing passengers and one for arriving passengers. What are they like? Is it worth getting to the airport early to chill out there?

Birthday Bash at T’ang Court in Hong Kong

T'ang Court in Hong Kong is one of only four Chinese restaurants in the world to have been awarded three Michelin stars. Is it the food? Is it the service? Is it the ambiance? Five committed foodies go undercover to find out what, exactly, is the secret of this respected eatery.

In-Town Check-in Counters: How to De-stress Your Trip to Hong Kong International Airport

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Many airlines offer free in-town check-in services at Hong Kong and Kowloon stations on the Airport Express MTR line, allowing passengers to check in and check their bags at least 90 minutes and up to one day before their flight departs.

Airline Lounge Review: Emirates Business Class Lounge at Bangkok International Airport (Suvarnabhumi)

Emirates Airline has its own Business Class Lounge at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. With comfortable seating, it serves hot and cold dishes and snacks as well as a free flow of beverages. Is it worth getting to the airport early to take advantage of it?

Hong Kong’s Best Hamburger Chains: Triple O’s by White Spot

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Review of Triple O's a Canadian fast food chain with outlets in Hong Kong featuring burgers in between McDonald's and gourmet burger outlets. What's the verdict?

An Essential Guide to Changing Money for International Travelers

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Changing money at airports and hotels is fast and easy, but not the best way to exchange currency. Plan foreign exchange transactions in advance. Tips on money changing to help you get the best rate while keeping your money safe.

Restaurant Review: Cucina Serves Italian Cuisine That Would Make Marco Polo’s Mouth Water

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Cucina, a fine-dining restaurant at the 5-star Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel in Kowloon serves authentic Italian cuisine at lunch and dinner with breathtaking harbour views.

Passengers’ Rights: What to Do If Your Flight Is Overbooked

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Most airlines oversell tickets assuming not all passengers will show up for their flight.  So what happens if everybody DOES show up? First they ask for volunteers, offering them compensation. Then they start bumping people. What are your rights and options if this happens? Airlines and Aviation Getting bumped from your flight – it’s the …