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The Sunday Round-Up | February 27, 2022

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

Monday:
-N/A
Tuesday:
-How This Can Make or Break Your Trip
Wednesday:
-$129 Flights to Europe! Say What?
Thursday:
-Don’t Drag AOC For Flying First Class. She Made the Smart Choice and Maybe You Could Learn Something
Friday:
-What Does the War in Ukraine Mean For Travel?
Saturday:
-How to Go Birding Without Leaving Your Couch
-Leo Laporte's The Tech Guy
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
12 Things to Know in Travel Today— European countries ban Russian airlines from their airspace
— No-fly zones, canceled flights: How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is disrupting air travel
— KLM Dutch airline halts flights to Russia for 7 days
— Travel restrictions could return, Canadian health leader suggests
— California man faces charges for urinating in Southwest Airlines cabin during Dallas-Burbank flight
— Miami International Airport’s parking garages no longer accept SunPass for payment
— Black woman accuses Delta of booting her to the back of a plane to make room for 2 white passengers
— Citigroup calls vaccinated staff back to the office starting March 21
— Inventing Anna: How a Hotel Concierge Can Turn You Into a VIP
— Receive $100 in gift cards to spend in San Luis Obispo when you book a midweek getaway now thru March
— How to pronounce and spell ‘Kyiv’, and why it matters
— Places you're still most likely to catch Coronavirus
— Yesterday's TSA checkpoint numbers
The 72 other top travel news stories from this past week!
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
-Marriott has over 7,000 properties all over the globe. Here are some of the best credit cards you can use for Marriott stays, including cards with bonuses up to 100k!
-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
Air Travel
-How to Track Airfares By Signing Up for Fare Alerts
-If Your Flight is Canceled or Delayed, Do You Need to Get Retested for Covid?
-Always Do This Before Booking Travel
-Travel Hack: How to Use Your Wireless Headphones to Watch In-Flight Movies-Why You Will Want to Book Flights on This Airline
-The Only Mask Travelers Should Be Wearing
-Passenger Quarantines in Bathroom After Testing Positive Mid-Flight
-How to Cut the Security Line
-Dr. Fauci: Masks on Airplanes Here to Stay
-Save $50 on Alaska, Hawaiian and Southwest
-VIDEO: Police Officer Pulls Gun on Outraged Passengers at MIA Airport
-Trusted Traveler Program Interview Scheduling and Lessons Learned
-New Nexus News: December 2021
-My Trusted Traveler Program Interview
-How to Cut to the Front of the Airport Security Line for Free
-How To Save Tons of Money, Hassles and Headaches When Traveling During Omicron
-The Trick for Getting Luggage Carts for Free
-Instead of Giving Your Flight Attendant a Hard Time, Give Them This Instead -A Brilliant Trick To Save Huge On Airfares
-Canceled Flight? Passenger Rights All Travlers Need to Know
-9 Tips For Avoiding COVID-19 On Planes and In Airports
-How Much Time Should You Give Yourself Between Connecting Flights?
-My Number 1 and 2 Travel Tips
-10 Tips For Better Sleep On a Plane
-17 Ways to Find Cheap Flights
-15 Tips for Surviving a Long Flight-How to Get Upgraded to First Class
-Econophobia: Fear of Flying Coach
-JohnnyJet.com Booking Tool
International Travel
-Got Foreign Currency Lying Around? These Notes Are About to Be Worthless
-Where to Get the Best Exchange Rate For Leftover Foreign Currency
-3 Things I Always Pack When Traveling Internationally
-All Your Passport and Visa Questions Answered by An Expert
-Can The US Government’s Free COVID Tests Be Used for Travel?
-Don't Fall For Fake Covid Testing Sites When You Travel
-12 Passport Tips that Will Save You Time, Money and Headaches
-Don't Go to Mexico?
-The Overlooked Reason Americans Should Reconsider International Travel
-How To Save An Hour at This Airport
-Which Trusted Traveler Program Is Right For You?
-The Must-Have App For Travel to Europe
Cruising
-Crystal Cruises is Bankrupt -- Here’s What Future Passengers Should Do
Road Trips/Car Rentals
-DON'T Do This When You're Driving Because It's Just Not Worth It-One of the Worst Decisions Travelers Can Make
-You Can Visit U.S. National Parks for Free on These 5 Days in 2022 -15 Tips To Renting A Car in 2021
-Two Great Things to Keep in the Car For Road Trips
-The New Transportation App Hawaii Travelers Should Download
-Never Forget Your Room Number or Parking Spot Again
-How To Prevent Car Rental Companies From Ripping You Off
-The Quick Way Thieves Are Trying To Ruin Your Trip
-How To Find Cheap Parking
Lodging
-3 Ways to Get a Refund on a Nonrefundable Hotel Room
-The Surprising Reason I Want to Stay at the Hyatt Regency Louisville One Night a Year
-Travel Hack: How to Quietly Shut Your Hotel Room Door to Sneak Out
-How to Save Up to 60% on Hotels
-When To Stay At An Airport Hotel
-Paying It Forward: The Trick To Ensuring The Next Guest Gets Clean Sheets
-The Truth About Hotel Room Key Cards
-Don't Fall For This Hotel Scam
-Book with Expedia or Priceline
Popular Stories
-The Simple Trick to Try When Your Computer Won't Connect to the Internet
-Traveling in 2022? This is How to Save a Lot of Money and Miles Right Now
-5 Tips For Traveling With Medications
-Mugged in Europe: Tips To Help You Travel Safe
-Rick Steves Pickpocketed In Paris -- Here's How To Prevent It From Happening
-Always Wear This When You Travel To Keep Valuables Safe
-10 Things You Don’t Need to Pack
-10 Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Airplane Habits: Are YOU Guilty?
-Fallen Soldier on My Delta Flight
Good To Know
-Bet You Don't Know What an ATM Skimmer Looks Like
-The Sleep Hack Every Traveler Needs to Know
-WARNING: Watch Out for This Email Phishing Scam Pretending to Be From American Airlines
-Don't Fall For These QR Code Scams
-Traveling? Doctor Recommends These Face Masks
-This Travel Trend Isn't Going Anywhere in 2022 -An Obvious Resource That Many Travelers Don't Take Advantage Of-How Not to Get Scammed by the Bad Guys
-Backup Your Photos Before It's Too Late
-The Essential Email Reminder Service I Use To Manage My Life
-How To Check Hospitalization Numbers
-The Trick to Preventing Items In Your Car From Getting Stolen
-A Lifesaving Tip
-How to Use Your Phone As a Remote Control
Safety/Health
-How to Get Free N95 Masks
-This Travel Gadget Will Help You Sleep Worry-Free
-How to Reuse Your N95 and KN95 Face Masks
-The New International Signal For Help
-These Straps Will Prevent Sore Ears from Wearing a Mask
-4 Things Bradley Cooper Did Wrong Before NYC Subway Knifepoint Hold Up -Warning: This Type of Crime is on the Rise and Travelers Should Take Note -The Portable Air Purifier I Now Travel With to Ensure Clean Air
-What I Keep In My Carry-On First Aid Kit -My Funniest Travel Experience Underscores Why You Should Always Do This in Your Hotel Room-What I Now Pack When Traveling To Fend Off Dehydration
-How to Find a Doctor While Traveling
-How to Save Big On Prescription Drugs at Home and on the Road
-My Somewhat Freakish Travel Habit Might Just Save Your Life
-The Health Tool You Need at Home and On the Road
-A Tool I'd Never Heard of But Have Now added To My Travel Health Kit
Food/Shop
-Ted Lasso's Secret Biscuit Recipe is Out
Travel Gadgets/Products
-Don’t Make This Easily Avoidable Privacy Mistake
-Never Sleep Through Your Alarm Again
-Round-Up: Travel Neck Pillows for Better Sleep and a More Comfortable Flight
-The Mini Travel Speaker That Works Great at Home and On the Road
-Turn Your Vacation Photos into Wall Art in Minutes
-A Great Gift for Those Who Love to Play Cards But Can’t See Well
-The Blackout Sleep Mask Travelers Need
-The Tech Organizer All Travelers Need
-A Brilliant New Travel Purse for Women
-The Travel Gadget Flight Attendants Never Leave Home Without
Just For Fun
-Test Your Airport Code Knowledge with Airportle
-The Word Game You're Going to Want to Play Right Now
-How to Watch Huell Howser's Travel Shows
-Hands Down the Best Beach Toy for Kids
-The Best Airplane Toy For Any Kid
Face Masks
-How to Prevent Sore Ears Caused By Face Mask Straps
-What to Know Before Wearing an N95 Mask
-The Best Face Masks for Flying During COVID-19
-8 Accessories to Make Wearing Face Masks More Comfortable, More Hygienic and More Pleasant to Wear
Destination Guides
-Big Bear, California
-The California Town You’ve Probably Never Heard of But Should Definitely Visit
-Catalina Island
-12 Things To Know Before Going To The Hollywood Bowl
Podcast/YouTube
-39 Travel Questions with Captain Sandy from Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean
-Talking International Travel, Mexico and Day of The Dead with Tech Guru Leo Laporte
-39 Travel Questions: Samantha Brown
-39 Travel Questions with Josh Gates
-39 Travel Questions with Andrew McCarthy
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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Airline and Airport News:

Alaska Takes a Stab at the Subscription Economy with California Flight Pass Airplane mask mandate likely to be extended, says flight attendant union Passengers using Heathrow airport fall to lowest level since 1972 Lufthansa Weighs New Airline to Cut Costs as Pilot Talks Stall See all the airline and airport news that's got people talking this week... Cruise News: Cruise lines say they will follow CDC coronavirus guidelines Cruise lines are predicting a record year, but Southeast Alaska is proceeding with caution Princess Cruises opens first summer season to Mexico, Hawaii and California Coast Nearly all major cruise lines are ditching mask requirements See all the cruise news that's got people talking this week... USA Travel News: Peppa Pig Theme Park at Legoland Florida is opening soon: Take a sneak peek at the new attraction Americans who’ve recently recovered from Omicron are booking trips within 90 days to avoid testing requirements COVID cases plummet all across the U.S. In the Florida Keys, a Century-Old Bridge Reopens as a Tropical High Line See all the domestic travel news that's got people talking this week... International Travel News: Teenager has legs and fingers amputated after eating leftover noodles that caused potentially fatal condition Maldives tourist arrivals up 45 per cent 11 European Countries Where Americans Can Work Abroad Thai Govt scraps Day-5 PCR test, lowers insurance cost for Test & Go arrivals See all the international travel news that's got people talking this week... Hotel and Lodging Travel News: Two year old finds unsecured firearm in Airbnb, management company won't remove it Chicago homeless residing at Hotel Julian during pandemic suddenly relocated Blaze destroys abandoned hotel in Texas Woman jumps from window of love hotel after apparently stabbing man See all the hotel and lodging news that's got people talking this week... Miscellaneous Travel News: The Secret to Happiness, According to This Harvard Professor: A Reverse Bucket List Why I’m Firing My Gas Stove The Science Behind Why Children Fare Better With Covid-19 CDC warns US travelers to avoid nearly 60% of international destinations due to COVID-19 See all the rest of the travel news that's got people talking this week...
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