5 Ways Travel is Going to Change Because of the War in Ukraine

Good morning from Los Angeles. The situation in Ukraine breaks my heart and what Putin is doing infuriates me. And now he's threatening nukes? This is insane and it makes travel trivial for the time being. But no matter if Russia pulls out today or not, travel is going to be affected by this war and especially in Europe. Here's what the war in Ukraine means for travel.

RELATED: Here's How You Can Help
Here are 5 meaningful ways you can help the people of Ukraine right now, via Men's Health. Read the story.

Below are this week's travel tips, including a new one for today. There's also a whole slew of travel news stories so please scroll down for this week's Sunday Round-Up.

Travel Tips/Stories from This Week

Travel Quote of the Day
"Being kind and not mean will change the world a lot." ~ Campbell Remess

Travel Product of the Day
Travel Adapters for International Travel
Not sure what adapters you need when you travel? Here's help, plus the adapters I always keep in my bag. Read the story here.

Travel Hack: How To Use Your Wireless Headphones to Watch In-Flight Movies
If you love watching in-flight movies when you fly but prefer to use your AirPods or other wireless headphones, you'll love this extremely handy gadget. And it works not just on in-flight entertainment systems but on gym equipment, gaming devices, TVs and any 3.5mm audio jack as well. It's the perfect travel companion for wireless listening. Read more here.

Travel Tip of the Day
Airline Changed Your Flight? Here's How to Use it to Your Advantage
When an airline changes your flight or offers you a travel waiver, you have more leverage than you might think. Here's how to use the situation to your advantage. Read the story here.

Travel Tips from Last Week:
Monday:
-Rick Steves’ Solid Advice About International Travel This Spring and Summer
Tuesday:
-ALWAYS Leave This At Home When You Travel
Wednesday:
-Alaska Airlines Launches First-Ever Flight Subscription Service
-Airport Officials and Some Lawmakers are Calling for Stiffer Gun Penalties
Thursday:
-Why You Should Travel with Rain Ponchos
Friday:
-The 5 Questions I Always Ask Hotel Front Desk Agents
Saturday:
-My Terrifying Hotel Fire Experience and Tips I Learned from It
-Leo Laporte's The Tech Guy

Travel Tweet of the Day
@RickSteves: Our mission at @RickStevesEur is to help Americans understand the world through travel. But when we bring travelers to Russia, we also bring their dollars — dollars that would support Putin’s aggression. We have now canceled all 2022 tours to Russia.

Miles & Points
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-Limited Time Offer! Earn a promotional Companion Pass® valid through 02/28/2023 (essentially a buy one, get one free on flights), plus 30,000 points, after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months with this exciting offer.
-The Best Premium Credit Cards in 2022
-Best Credit Cards for Dining, Restaurants, Takeout, & More 2022

Travel Contests
-Win a trip to Holland – including tickets to a Michelin-star dinner in Keukenhof's gardens! (March 12)
-Win a free vacation at a luxury resort (March 31)
-Win a $5,000 credit toward a cruise or a resort getaway (April 17)
-"Share Your Story" Writing Contest for Outdoor Adventurists (April 30)
-Win a seven-night Caribbean cruise for two (Nov 14)
See all contests here

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The Sunday Round-Up | February 27, 2022