
Chris excited and looking fresh before this week’s 17-hour flight from SFO to Singapore- and back in just 4 days (Photo: Charles Schuler)
TravelSkills’ 10 most popular posts over the last week (descending order):
1 17 moments in 17 hours on Singapore Airlines Airbus A350
2 Singapore Air opens up about longest nonstop
3 Routes: United at San Jose + Delta, JetBlue, American, Virgin America
4 Trip Report: The long flight home SIN-SFO

The JetSuiteX Terminal at Concord, CA, east of SF- a nice break from the craziness at OAK or SFO! (Photo: Chris McGinnis)
5 Big news at two small California airlines
6 First look: LAX’s fancy new Terminal 6 (photos)
7 9 key phrases every traveler should know
8 How to choose the best travel credit card

National is installing free popup lounges with wifi like this one at Washington Dulles (Photo: Jeff Pearce)
9 Airports: Screening upgrades, Oakland lounge, National Car pop-ups + more
10 A new look & feel for Qantas
What do flight attendants love most about SFO? A fun new promotional video from San Francisco International Airport, introduced by Tony Bennett, offers personal accounts from flight attendants representing a number of airlines about the interesting things to see and do at the airport. See video What do you love most about SFO? Leave your comments below.
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Got 2.5 million SkyMiles to burn? You can fly Delta Private Jets

Use your SkyMiles for a ride on a private jet? Yep. (Image: Delta News Hub)
Southwest eyes new fees, but not for bags or ticket changes
JetBlue introduces fancy new amenity kits for Mint cabin passengers
Air India re-routes its SFO-DEL nonstop

Air India’s flight path has changed (Image: Peter Biaggi)
Latest on Alaska-Virgin deal: Close, but still, no cigar
Delta app enhancement lets users follow their checked bags
Want to find your Uber rating? Here’s how
United introduces improved earbuds for economy passengers
AA/BA partner Iberia will get on board with premium economy seating next year
U.K. government backs plan to build a third runway at London Heathrow
Austrian Airlines promises instant replies to customer queries via Facebook Messenger
14 new Boeing 747-8 aircraft ordered, but you’ll never get to fly on one

Does that flagged winglet look familiar? (Photo: Brandon Farris)
Alaska Airlines reveals new military inspired special livery
This week Alaska Airlines revealed a new paint job, or livery, on a new 737-900ER. At first glance, that American flag wingtip may look like a move to integrate Virgin America design elements (see its flagged winglet here) into the look of Alaska Airlines, but it’s part of a new initiative called “Alaska Airlines Salutes,” to support and honor those who serve. The design features an Alaska Airlines Salutes medallion and a fallen soldier badge, with the Battlefield Cross to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The plane also features five rings surrounding the engine, representative of the five branches of the United States military, and American flag winglets.
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