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Chris Dong

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  • Writer, Editor and Video Producer, Freelance
Los Angeles
As seen in: LinkedIn, CNN Travel, CNN Underscored, MSN, MSN Canada, MSN Money Canada, MSN Singapore, Yahoo Life, Business Insider, Forbes and
Covers:  Travel (Hotels, Airlines, Destinations, Travel Trends), Loyalty Programs, Credit Card Rewards.
I do travel things | Words & video: @washingtonpost @afarmedia @travelleisure etc. | Before: @thepointsguy | 🏳️‍🌈 (he/him)

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I'm a Los Angeles-based travel reporter covering aviation, hotels, destinations, and loyalty for the world's leading publications and brands.

EDITORIAL
Reporting for major publications: Travel + Leisure, AFAR, The Washington Post, Condé Nast Traveler, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Food & Wine, Robb Report, and more.

BRAND PARTNERSHIPS & VIDEO
On-camera host for Travel + Leisure and AFAR, plus branded content for partners including Visit California, Alaska Airlines, Gulfstream, The Glenliv…

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Why Traveling Solo Can Be the Best Way to Use Your Points and Perks Original

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By Chris Dong Verified
| Travel + Leisure Verified
Those stories you hear about someone booking a $10,000 business class seat for a fraction of that in miles? More often than not, that person is traveling alone. And the advantage doesn’t stop at flights—many loyalty perks can, in fact, favor a single traveler. Here’s why going solo can pay off, and how to make the most of your points and perks when it’s just you. QSuite seating on Qatar Airways.
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How I Booked a Lie-Flat Seat on a Short Flight — and How You Can Too Original

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By Chris Dong Verified
| NerdWallet Verified
When you fly within Europe, most major airlines don't give you a lie-flat seat — or even a bigger recliner — in business class. That's because the flights are short, usually one to four hours, so carriers don't bother. Instead, business class on a quick European hop is often just a regular economy seat with the middle seat next to you blocked off. However, you do get more room for your elbows and the ability to spread out, along with a nicer meal. There are exceptions, though.
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A New Chase Sapphire Lounge Just Opened in One of the Country’s Biggest and Busiest Airports—Here’s a Look

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By Chris Dong Verified
| AFAR Verified
Three years after opening its first U.S. lounge, Chase is still exploring how best to make each new one feel local. Along those lines, the finance brand debuted its ninth Sapphire Lounge at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on July 16—in a space that’s uniquely Dallas. Beyond now-standardized Sapphire Lounge elements—blond wood floors, a central bar under a brass canopy, a signature burger on the menu, among others—there are nods to the Dallas-Fort Worth area throughout.
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