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Dawn Gilbertson

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Travel Columnist at The Wall Street Journal

Travel columnist @WSJ. Doling out advice since 8th grade trip to Disney World. Share your travel struggles, successes and news tips: [email protected].

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  • 3 weeks ago | wsj.com | Dawn Gilbertson |Allison Pohle

    Live Q&A: Summer Travel—Ask WSJ Your QuestionsJoin a real-time, hourlong written chat with WSJ’s travel reporters from 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11. WSJ subscribers can submit questions at any time in the comments space below.

  • 3 weeks ago | wsj.com | Dawn Gilbertson

    Luxury hotels for fliers are having a moment thanks to travelers who are willing to splurgeSAN FRANCISCO—The welcome ad from Lyft popped onto my phone minutes after my flight landed. “If you need a ride home, to your hotel or anywhere else, tap to see ride options.”For once, I didn’t need a ride anywhere. My hotel was in the airport, a glorious luxury my expense account and vacation budget rarely afford.

  • 3 weeks ago | wsj.com | Dawn Gilbertson

    Luxury hotels for fliers are having a moment thanks to travelers who are willing to splurgeSAN FRANCISCO—The welcome ad from Lyft popped onto my phone minutes after my flight landed. “If you need a ride home, to your hotel or anywhere else, tap to see ride options.”For once, I didn’t need a ride anywhere. My hotel was in the airport, a glorious luxury my expense account and vacation budget rarely afford.

  • 3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Dawn Gilbertson

    Air Canada marks Pride Month with a special flight and, of course, the haters are losing it - QueertyWhile many corporations in the US have given Pride Month a muted welcome this year, the same cannot be said for some big brands around the world. Air …

  • 3 weeks ago | wsj.com | Dawn Gilbertson

    U.S. Soccer’s Hershfelt and other road warriors share their tactics to sidestep snaking coffee linesHal Hershfelt’s savvy moves on the soccer field earned her a coveted call up to the U.S. Women’s soccer team. Her mad Starbucks skills earn raves at the airport. The 23-year-old Washington Spirit midfielder knows exactly when to hit “order” on the coffee chain’s mobile app so that her iced shaken espresso, and some teammates’ drinks, are waiting at the outlet closest to their gate.

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Dawn Gilbertson
Dawn Gilbertson @DawnGilbertson
25 Mar 25

Exhibit 2 today, re: get to the airport early. This was the @TSA PreCheck line @flySFO late this morning. Breezed right through with @Clear. https://t.co/Nof6awj17T

Dawn Gilbertson
Dawn Gilbertson @DawnGilbertson
25 Mar 25

This snaking @SouthwestAir line to check bags on a Tuesday morning is your periodic reminder to never cut it close getting to the airport, especially during spring break. https://t.co/ivTPSbPwsM

Dawn Gilbertson
Dawn Gilbertson @DawnGilbertson
11 Mar 25

BREAKING: End of an era for @SouthwestAir. In a move passengers will jeer and investors will likely cheer, the airline is ending its storied Bags Fly Free policy. All the details here. https://t.co/YClmpoZJZ3