Transcon fares hit new lows; good for flights all year Chris McGinnis Updated 5:44 pm, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Photo: Chris McGinnis United uses a Boeing 787 Dreamliner like this for some of its longest-hauls such as SFO-Singapore United uses a Boeing 787 Dreamliner like this for some of its... This week airlines have put the East Coast on sale from the Bay Area with some of the lowest prices I've seen in a while. Currently all major airlines are offering nonstop SFO-New York City (JFK & EWR) round trips for as low as $227. There are even a few as low as $211. That's dirt cheap! TravelSkills with Chris McGinnis sponsored by Similarly low fares are available for SFO-Boston on all majors offering nonstop flights such as JetBlue, United and Virgin. Keep in mind that these cheap ares are usually "basic economy" fares on American, Delta and United, but they are regular economy on JetBlue and … [Read more...] about Deal: $227 roundtrip to New York, Boston, more
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New York Jets reduce season ticket prices for 2018 season
Jets fans are still going through the agony of a seven-year playoff drought. But they won’t have to pay more to watch their team in person.The Jets announced Tuesday that season ticket prices will decrease by an average of 11 percent, and that there will be no increase on any seat. The team also said there will be a two-year price freeze for fans who sign up for new 12-month and 10-month autopay options by March 1. The team announced in a statement that more than half the seats at MetLife Stadium will be less expensive in 2018, making the average price of a Jets ticket the cheapest it’s been since MetLife Stadium opened in 2010.In addition to their usual AFC East opponents, the Jets are scheduled to host the Packers, Vikings, Texans, Colts and Broncos in 2018. JETS MOCK DRAFT: Will Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen be available for Jets? FREE AGENTS: 5 players the Jets could give big contracts to this offseason "Every year, we look at … [Read more...] about New York Jets reduce season ticket prices for 2018 season
New York to look at legalizing recreational marijuana
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York will study whether it's plausible to legalize marijuana for recreational use as neighboring states move ahead with it, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday.Cuomo called on lawmakers to approve funding for a feasibility study as part of his annual state budget address, in which he laid out his spending proposal for the coming year.The study would examine the effect legalization in Massachusetts, Vermont and possibly New Jersey would have on New York and what types of potential roadblocks could exist if the state were to relax its marijuana laws, particularly as the Trump administration has given prosecutors more leeway to prosecute federal-level marijuana laws.Cuomo's announcement comes after at least nine states and the District of Columbia have legalized small amounts of marijuana for recreational use. More: Illinois says it won't stop sick girl from using medical marijuana at school Previously: … [Read more...] about New York to look at legalizing recreational marijuana
New York Times Editor Blasts Aziz Ansari Accuser: ‘It’s Called Bad Sex’
"I'll get crushed for saying this," Bari Weiss tells Mika Brzezinski Jon Levine, provided by Published 7:01 am, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 New York Times Editor Blasts Aziz Ansari Accuser: ‘It’s Called Bad Sex’ 1 / 1 Back to Gallery New York Times staff editor Bari Weiss is defending her much-discussed piece in the New York Times that blasted the woman who accused Aziz Ansari of impropriety during a date in a recent story on the website Babe. During an interview with “Morning Joe” co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski on Tuesday, Weiss said the anonymous accuser didn’t have a case against Ansari and should have just left his apartment during the encounter. “At any moment in that situation — yes, he’s a celebrity, yes, he has more money, but he has no power of you, he has no power over your future or your job, anything, she could … [Read more...] about New York Times Editor Blasts Aziz Ansari Accuser: ‘It’s Called Bad Sex’
Amex tabs New York JFK’s Terminal 4 for luxe Centurion Lounge
American Express is turning to New York’s JFK Airport for the newest of its luxe Centurion Lounge airport clubs.The two-level, 15,000-square-foot lounge will be located in JFK’s Terminal 4 and is expected to open “by early 2019,” American Express will announce Tuesday.The Centurion Lounge is the upscale line of airport clubs run by American Express, the first of which opened in Las Vegas in 2013. The addition of the JFK lounge will give American Express its tenth Centurion Lounge location.The lounges have been welcomed by frequent fliers, who have praised the clubs' high-end aesthetics. The lounges are also not tied to any single airline or frequent-flier alliance. Entry is complimentary for Platinum Card and Centurion members. Platinum Card members also get complimentary access for up to two travel companions. Centurion members may enter with their immediate family or up to two guests.By expanding to JFK, American Express said it was responding to … [Read more...] about Amex tabs New York JFK’s Terminal 4 for luxe Centurion Lounge