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LAX Restaurant Now Serves Free Food to Priority Pass Cardmembers

by Gary Leff on June 9, 2018

Jun 09 2018

Two years ago the Los Angeles Barney’s Beanery chain opened in LAX’s terminal 2 by gate 22. The original Barney’s in West Hollywood opened in 1920. So it fits the trend of airports driving to host brands that are local institutions.

The airport location now offers $28 credits per person for Priority Pass cardholders. This credit is not available before 10:30 a.m.. Of course in the mornings the Virgin Atlantic clubhouse is available for Priority Pass guests albeit with limited service.

How Much Restaurants Get Reimbursed By Priority Pass (and Whether It’s Profitable)

by Gary Leff on June 9, 2018

Jun 09 2018

Last month I wrote that Priority Pass brings huge passenger volume to lounges, at least in the U.S. where so many memberships have been issued to credit card holders. This is big business at an average of $25 per visit.

We now have a little more insight into the economics of Priority Pass for restaurants.

TSA Defends 6 Minute Pat Down of 96 Year Old Woman in Wheelchair

by Gary Leff on June 9, 2018

Jun 09 2018

United then cancelled her flight and she wound up sleeping in the airport.

Taking Narita Express to and from the Tokyo Airport

by Gary Leff on May 27, 2018

May 27 2018

The first time I visited Tokyo many years ago I wanted simplicity. I took the Airport Limousine Bus, which drops off at hotels. By the time I had gotten out of the airport I was on a bus departure after 5 p.m. and we got stuck in terrible traffic. The ride took almost three hours, and the bus seats weren’t particularly comfortable. I never did that again.

Taxis just aren’t an option from the airport in my view, they’re just too expensive, the idea of spending hundreds of dollars for a car and getting stuck in traffic doesn’t appeal to me either.

San Francisco Airport Wants to Make Uber Less Convenient, More Costly

by Gary Leff on May 11, 2018

May 11 2018

San Francisco airport has a new plan to help taxis and punish both Uber and its riders.

Now instead of curbside dropoffs and pickups the airport wants to force Uber to use the top floor of the hourly garage. In its own version of Newspeak San Francisco airport calls this “express drop-off and pick-up.”

50 Live Crocodiles Seized at London Heathrow

by Gary Leff on May 5, 2018

May 05 2018

Last Friday 50 crocodiles were found at London’s Heathrow airport. The saltwater crocodiles were all about one year old and were supposed to be headed for a farm where they would be bred for their meat. In my experience crocodiles taste like chicken.

These crocs originated in Malaysia and were being shipped illegally — because of how they were packed.

TSA Checks to Make Sure Air Marshals Don’t Show Up to Work Drunk

by Gary Leff on April 26, 2018

Apr 26 2018

The government knows the air marshal program is such a mess that the TSA formally checks the sobriety of air marshals showing up at the airport.

No air marshal has ever stopped a terrorist or hijacker since the service was founded in 1962. Although an air marshal did shoot and kill a US citizen in 2005. If something really bad did happen on a flight and an air marshal was onboard they lack the training to do anything about it.

Phoenix Airport Will Offer Medical Treatment to Passengers Forced to Fly Old US Airways Planes

by Gary Leff on April 25, 2018

Apr 25 2018

There’s less than you can buy at the airport than you might think, I wish there were full pharmacies at major US airports like there are in some other places in the world, plus grocery stores – I could pick up dinner conveniently on the way home – and maybe a dry cleaner I could use on my way in and out of town.

One airport is getting a medical clinic. And even its name tells you it’s for passengers on legacy US Airways planes.

Starting This Summer You Can Buy TSA PreCheck at Staples

by Gary Leff on April 20, 2018

Apr 20 2018

Back in December I wrote that PreCheck would become easier to sign up for this year. And that’s about to happen: you’re going to be able to sign up at Staples office supply stores.

TSA Makes Fun of Silent Bob’s Clothes

by Gary Leff on April 19, 2018

Apr 19 2018

Mark Zuckerberg, when he’s not testifying before Congress, famously always wears the same t-shirt. He has plenty of them. That way he doesn’t have to think about what he’s going to wear that day, and can focus all his thinking on Facebook. Or so the story goes.

Kevin Smith, the writer/director of movies like Clerks and Chasing Amy, almost always wears a hockey jersey. So that’s what’s on his drivers license.

Airports

LAX Restaurant Now Serves Free Food to Priority Pass Cardmembers

How Much Restaurants Get Reimbursed By Priority Pass (and Whether It’s Profitable)

TSA Defends 6 Minute Pat Down of 96 Year Old Woman in Wheelchair

Taking Narita Express to and from the Tokyo Airport

San Francisco Airport Wants to Make Uber Less Convenient, More Costly

50 Live Crocodiles Seized at London Heathrow

TSA Checks to Make Sure Air Marshals Don’t Show Up to Work Drunk

Phoenix Airport Will Offer Medical Treatment to Passengers Forced to Fly Old US Airways Planes

Starting This Summer You Can Buy TSA PreCheck at Staples

TSA Makes Fun of Silent Bob’s Clothes

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