The Sunday Round-Up | October 9, 2022 Good Sunday morning! It's been another busy week in the travel industry and as always, there's a ton of news, stories and of course my tips so scroll down to get all caught up!
Today's Travel Outlook
As of 8:55am PT, there have been only 151 canceled flights to/from or within the United States and 1,229 delayed so it's looking like a good day to fly. Here's a link to the up-to-date stats and a live look at the FAA's National Airspace System Status.
Travel Tips from This Week
Monday:
-My Top 10 Cruise Tips
Tuesday:
-The Love Boat Cast Shares Their Best Cruise Tips
Wednesday:
-Southwest & Hawaiian Airlines Huge Winter Sale (Expired)
-The Emoji Drug Codes Kids Use to Communicate – Canadians Will Be Shocked By the Universal Emoji for Drugs
Thursday:
-Wild Video: The Craziest Thing You’ve Ever Seen on a California Freeway … And That’s Saying Something
Friday:
-Shocking Hidden Camera Video That Will Make You Think Twice About Having Your Hotel Room Cleaned
Saturday:
-Flight Attendant Caught Stealing Bracelet at Security Checkpoint – Here’s How to Protect Your Belongings
-Leo Laporte's The Tech Guy
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— Hilarious: My Flight Delay at J.F.K.
— FAA issues warning about type of seaplane that crashed
— Families seek truth as Airbus, Air France face crash trial
— Marriott’s new $600M headquarters is betting big on the future of the physical office for its hybrid workforce
— Routes: SFO to lose popular United Airlines flight to JFK
— Unlimited caviar and private space: Airlines are playing catch-up by wooing luxury travelers
— Not everyone wants to come to the US. Gun violence, safety concerns are keeping travelers away.
— Twitter users roast Southwest Airlines for giving passengers Ukuleles on flight to Hawaii
— Some parents are choosing to 'worldschool' their kids, traveling from country to country in the process
— Man complains after 23 taxi drivers in Bangkok refuse to serve him
— Leftovers that can make you sick
— Yesterday's TSA checkpoint numbers
The 72 other top travel news stories from this past week!
Travel Deal of the Day
Tilley Endurables Weekend Flash Sale
Weekend flash sale with coupon code VIPOCT15 is valid for apparel and an additional 20% off items in the sale section of the site (www.tilley.com/collections/sale). Not site-wide. Code expires Oct. 10, 11:59pm EDT.
Travel Quote of the Day
“Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still." ~ Chinese proverb
Travel Tweet of the Day -American Airlines Passenger Caught Stealing $10,000 – Here’s How To Prevent In-Flight Theft
-How to Sit Next to a Celebrity on Your Next Flight -Taylor Swift’s Clever Tip for Flying Southwest Airlines
-Econophobia: Fear of Flying Coach
Family Travel International Travel -An Important Travel Tip for Cruise and Tour Group Passengers
Road Trips/Car Rentals -One of the Worst Decisions Travelers Can Make
-15 Tips To Renting A Car -Two Great Things to Keep in the Car For Road Trips
-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
-Hotel Guests Racing to Secure Lounge Chairs is Insane. But the Big Question is: Why Do Hotels Allow It?
-How to Connect Safely and Securely to Hotel or Rental WiFi
-Don’t Fall For These Hotel Scams
-The First Thing You Should Do When You Check into a Hotel Room
-The 5 Questions I Always Ask Hotel Front Desk Agents
-My Terrifying Hotel Fire Experience and Tips I Learned from It
-3 Ways to Get a Refund on a Nonrefundable Hotel Room
-Travel Hack: How to Quietly Shut Your Hotel Room Door to Sneak Out
Popular Stories -Mugged in Europe: Tips To Help You Travel Safe
-10 Things You Don’t Need to Pack
-Fallen Soldier on My Delta Flight
Good To Know
-If You Use Apps When You Travel Don't Make This Rookie Mistake
-The Super Cool iPhone Feature You Didn't Even Know You Had
-Don’t Forget to Do This Every Time You Check Out of a Hotel/Rental
-Why I Always Travel With These
-Bet You Don't Know What an ATM Skimmer Looks Like
-How To Check Hospitalization Numbers
-How to Use Your Phone As a Remote Control
-Do This to Avoid Long Lines When You Travel ... And at Home
Safety/Health
-What I Keep In My Carry-On First Aid Kit
-Get Rid of Bug Bites Naturally With the Bug Bite Thing
-ALWAYS Leave This At Home When You Travel
-The Portable Air Purifier I Now Travel With to Ensure Clean Air -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
Travel Gadgets/Products
Just For Fun
-If You Love Travel and Geography, Then You’ll Love This Wordle-Inspired Game
-How to Watch Huell Howser's Travel Shows
-Hands Down the Best Beach Toy for Kids
-The Best Airplane Toy For Any Kid
Podcast/YouTube
-39 Travel Questions: Samantha Brown
-39 Travel Questions with Josh Gates
-39 Travel Questions with Andrew McCarthy
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Travel Products
Tourists in Bahamas Killed by Carbon Monoxide Poisoning – Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Last month, three American tourists were found dead at a Sandals resort on the island of Exuma in the Bahamas. Autopsy results revealed that carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause. Here's how to protect yourself.
Travel Hack: How To Use Your Wireless Headphones to Watch In-Flight Movies
And if you do invest in a pair of Apple AirPods or already own a pair, you'll want to try this travel hack to wirelessly connect them to the airplane's inflight entertainment system. Read more here.
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