Are Southwest Lounges in the Works?

 

Yes, I know, another Threads link:

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I have been assuming SWA lounges would happen at some point as they want to be on par with Delta, United, and American.

COTA and Costco

 Are you thinking of buying a general admission pass for the upcoming F1 United States Grand Prix at Austin's Circuit of the Americas?  I checked online and 3 day GA passes are $450 if you buy them directly from COTA.  Costco members, however, can pick up a 3 day GA pass for $359.99.  I saw the one pictured above while at the southwest Austin warehouse, but passes are also available on the Costco website.  

For reference: I recall the 3 day GA pass costing $189 back in 2012 when F1 started racing at COTA.  

New Southwest Routes

 

It's exciting to see that Austin will be getting a direct flight to San Jose, Costa Rica:

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Travel Tips

 

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A couple of thoughts on this: 

 (1) Good reminder to keep your Global Entry card with you, just in case the scan isn't enough. 

 (2) I'm not planning to go to China for a while, but it's interesting that one has to show a passport to gain entry into museums and other tourist attractions. 

 (3) I always carry a few backup credit cards and a backup ID (my passport card) when traveling domestically, even though I have Clear and Apple Pay.

French Food in Austin

This seems like an appropriate Bastille Day post:

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I'd also like to note that everyone I know who has been to Restaurant François has raved about it.

Map: Mississippi Drainage System

 

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