Sheryl Jean

#SanFrancisco’s #airport is the latest to once again let people not flying access post-security areas. For #SFO’s guest pass program, you can apply online up to 30 days in advance (to be vetted by TSA). There are restrictions. #travel flysfo.com/passengers/ser…

RIP #SpiritAirlines: The low-fare carrier ceased operations today due to financial difficulties. Not only does this create headaches for travelers holding Spirit tickets, but it decreases airfare competition for everyone. #travel #airlines

President #Trump has issued an executive order to give millions of U.S. workers who don't get 401(k)s access to #retirement to accounts. The government will create a web portal, #TrumpIRA.gov, where people can shop for retirement plans starting in 2027. whitehouse.gov/presidential-a…

#FederalReserve 4/4: #DallasFed president #LorieLogan said: “I am increasingly concerned about how long it will take inflation to return all the way to the FOMC’s 2 percent target.” #economy dallasfed.org/news/releases/…

#FederalReserve 3/4: #ClevelandFed president #BethHammack’s said: “Inflation pressures continue to be broad based, and rising oil prices present an additional source of inflationary pressure." clevelandfed.org/collections/sp…

#FederalReserve 1/4: Three of four presidents (#MinneapolisFed’s Neel #Kashkari, #ClevelandFed’s #BethHammack and #DallasFed’s #LorieLogan) who dissented from Wednesday’s #FOMC statement today issued separate statements explaining why. federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pre…

New #Texas wildflower finder 2/2: Here’s how to use the TXDOT wildflower mapping tool: Go to the hamburger icon and select "Blooms Across Texas” under Basemaps. You can overlay other maps, too. dot.state.tx.us/apps/statewide…

New #Texas wildflower finder 1/2: This TXDOT online map shows where to find roadside #bluebonnets and other #wildflowers across Texas. It also includes locations of annual wildflower festivals and other floral attractions. dot.state.tx.us/apps/statewide…

#Travel news: Two #California #airports have ended their legal battle over their names. The #Oakland airport’s new official name is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) to avoid confusion with #SanFrancisco International Airport (SFO).

It would have been a homecoming of sorts for #UnitedAirlines CEO #ScottKirby if rival #AmericanAirlines had accepted his recent buyout offer. Kirby joined $UAL as president in 2016 from $AAL, where he had been president. I covered aviation then for @dallasnews. #airlines #travel

#Longwoods’ April #travel survey 2/2: Some 27% of U.S. travelers are less likely to travel internationally due to the #Iran Conflict. Of those influenced by war, 40% will postpone and 19% will cancel a foreign trip and 31% will travel domestically instead. longwoods-intl.com/travel-sentime…

#Longwoods’ April #travel survey 1/2: A third of Americans are worried high #gasprices will affect their travel plans within six months. Of those planning travel, 8% will cancel trips, 41% will travel closer to home and 36% will trim the number of trips. longwoods-intl.com/travel-sentime…

The #IMF today downgraded its forecast for 2026 global growth to 3.1% (from its 3.3% forecast in January) due to the Iran conflict. The global #economy grew 3.4% in 2025. apnews.com/article/econom…

US #inflation surged in March thanks to the #IranWar and #tariffs: +0.9% in the month of March and +3.3% for the year. Some of the biggest price increases: Gas +25% March, +22% year Fuel oil +44% March, +29% year Tomatoes +23% March, 14% year Vehicle rentals +8% March, 9% year

US #inflation surged in March thanks to the #IranWar and #tariffs: +0.9% in the month of March and +3.3% vs. a year ago. Some of the biggest price increases: Gas +25% March, +22% year Fuel oil +44% March, +29% year Tomatoes +23% March, 14% year Vehicle rentals +8% March, 9% year

Breaking: New government data shows U.S. real #GDP increased at an annual rate of 0.5% in Q4 2025 vs. 4.4% in Q3 2025.

ICYMI: #Delta became the latest airline to raise its checked #baggagefees—by $10 to $45–in the face of higher jet fuel costs thanks to the Iran conflict. United and #JetBlue also recently raised their luggage fees. #travel #airtravel

As a writer, I love this idea: Poems and short stories by local students (age 9-18) are posted inside BART public transit trains and platform kiosks in #SanFrancisco as part of a partnership with literary nonprofit #826Valencia. #poetry #literary sfstandard.com/2026/04/06/bar…

March #jobs report 1/2: The US unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, but mostly because nearly 400,000 people left the labor force. The labor force participation rate also fell. Why?

March #jobs report 1/1: The US #economy added 178,000 jobs in March. A whopping 42% of new jobs were in #healthcare.