Chris Dong
@thechrisflyer
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I do travel things | Words & video: @washingtonpost @afarmedia @travelleisure etc. | Before: @thepointsguy | 🏳️🌈 (he/him)
LA via NYC
Joined June 2009
Absolutely huge news for people who have anxiety about losing their luggage. Not only is Apple integrating "Find My" with airlines directly, but the baggage-tracing system used by over 500 (!) airlines will start using this tech, too. AirTags are a must-have.
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My mom just told me she cancelled her subscription to The Washington Post. She reads every one of my stories. It was a heartbreaking call. I understand why she did it, but I asked her to reconsider. To anyone who has cancelled or is thinking about cancelling, here’s what I said:
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Moo Deng who?
Bao Li just arrived in DC and he's already striking perfect poses for the camera. Definitely Bao Bao's kid. 🥰🥰 https://t.co/apMQ8c61hH
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NEW: A flight that appears likely to be the Panda Express w/ DC's 2 new Pandas onboard (based on timing/flight schedules & reporting) has taken off from Chengdu, China, en route to Dulles International Airport (via Anchorage, AK). Slated to arrive in VA at 9:55 am tomorrow.
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People say freelancing is an emotional rollercoaster but really there's just one steady emotion: Don't have enough work: Panic Have too much work: Panic Have to do any work: Panic Land a new client: Panic Part ways with a client: Panic
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American, you are unwell for charging these WiFi prices when most of your competition is either offering it for free or less than $10
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A tranquil Amex Centurion Lounge is such a rarity these days. First time at the DCA location which just opened a couple months ago and she’s cute!
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Next summer it will be possible to do this in one go all on United 737 metal.
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Explored the depths of Denver Airport to see what happens with your checked bag as it disappears behind the counter. And reader, I was amazed by the complex world travelers never see. The full story of “A Day In the Life of a Checked Bag” coming soon 🧳✈️
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Nice piece @thechrisflyer - do come for a visit @ltmuseum the next time your travels bring you to London. There’s lots happening & changing at our museum including theatre, art & music 🎶 🎭 You may need to write another article about the renaissance of transport museums!
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The NYT really spent over $10K (probably close to $20K since the writer and photographer were both flown to IST) for this story? I’m flabbergasted.
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Seeing all the Eric Adams chatter jogged my memory that I reviewed Turkish Airlines business class a few years ago and I wasn’t that impressed. To be fair, it was during COVID and service was pared back but it’s not worth a corruption charge IMO! https://t.co/hNGqKy54C8
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“Transportation museums can uniquely capture the history of a city or country, telling the story of movement to, from and within it.“ 🚆✈️🚌 via @thechrisflyer
https://t.co/SPTr228EO4
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As an AvGeek and transport nerd, this was a fun one. My ode to the transportation museum.
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They might not get the same glory as art museums, but transportation museums can uniquely capture a destination’s story.
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You know, I love my job, I really do. But being greeted on arrival by a dozen hotel staff, including the general manager, after a 30 hour travel day? I barely can form a complete sentence, sir. So that’s the version of me you’re going to get!
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New: DOT launches formal probe into airline frequent flyer programs, investigating potential “fairness, transparency, predictability, and competitiveness of airlines’ rewards programs.” Template of letter sent to airlines from @SecretaryPete today:
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