The Sunday Round-Up | January 2, 2022 Happy New Year! Bad weather and omicron continue to wreak havoc for airlines and travelers. In fact, so far today, the airlines have cancelled more than 2,413 flights and delayed over 4,700 that are traveling to, from or within the USA and it's only 12:15pm PT.
Northeast Winter Weather Tomorrow/Tuesday
And if you're traveling to, from or through the Northeast tomorrow or Tuesday, then be aware that some airlines like United and Air Canada are already offering waivers since a storm is heading that way. Scroll down to see today's Travel tweet for more.
Alaska Airlines Told My Friend He Would Be Stuck For 6 Days
My best friend from college called me last night from LAX because his connecting flight to Anchorage was canceled and Alaska Airlines said they can't get him back home until --- get this --- January 8! He said people were (understandably) irate, including one passenger who demanded to be flown back to Mexico where it's nice and warm. My friend thinks Alaska Airlines obliged.
What to Do: Weather Delays and Flight Cancellations
Here's what to do if your flight is delayed or canceled.
We Postponed Our Trip to Hawaii
We were supposed to be going to Hawaii next week but we just postponed our trip since it seems everyone is sick. Over a dozen of my friends are ill. We want to wait until the spike goes down.
Two Thumbs Up For United
United Airlines made changing our flights super easy as it took less than two minutes and just a few clicks. Hawaiian Airlines, not so much because I purchased extra legroom seats and their website doesn't recognize the total fare so I needed to contact them. The wait time was over two hours but I was able to get it done using their text messaging service. I did have to pay $11 extra per person as the price went up. That's how cheap I bought them for.
Hawaii $199 Round-Trip
Right now, American, Delta, Hawaiian and United have roundtrip deals $199 between the west coast and Hawaii for travel between now and March. Here's a link to Google Flights.
Travel Product of the Day
The Best Way to Store and Organize Batteries
Trying to get organized around the house? This battery storage solution is one way to keep your batteries in one easy-to-find place and best of all, it comes with a battery tester. Read the story here.
Travel Tips/Stories from This Week Monday:
-Do This Now So the Airlines Don’t Keep Your Money
Tuesday:
-The Only Mask Travelers Should Be Wearing
Wednesday:
-You Can Visit U.S. National Parks for Free on These 5 Days in 2022
-Should the U.S. Pause Cruising? A Senator is Urging the CDC to Do So
Thursday:
-Passenger Quarantines in Bathroom After Testing Positive Mid-Flight
Friday:
-Travel Hack: How to Quietly Shut Your Hotel Room Door to Sneak Out
Saturday:
-12 Passport Tips that Will Save You Time, Money and Headaches
Travel Quote of the Day
“What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our lives haven’t even happened yet.” — Anne Frank
Travel Tweet of the Day
@AirCanada: Travel Alert – January 4: New York (EWR & LGA), Philadelphia (PHL) & Washington (IAD & DCA). Details, Flight Status & rebook online. Change fees waived.
Miles & Points
-The Best Premium Credit Cards in 2022
-Best Credit Cards For Dining, Restaurants, Takeout, & More 2022
Travel Tips from Last Week:
Monday:
-How to Cut the Security Line
-Dr. Fauci: Masks on Airplanes Here to Stay
Tuesday:
-Save $50 on Alaska, Hawaiian and Southwest
-VIDEO: Police Officer Pulls Gun on Outraged Passengers at MIA Airport
Wednesday:
-Trusted Traveler Program Interview Scheduling and Lessons Learned
-New Nexus News: December 2021
-My Trusted Traveler Program Interview
Thursday:
-How To Get Free Checked Baggage This Holiday
Friday:
-Multiple Airlines Have Canceled Hundreds of Flights Because of Sick Crews
Saturday:
-Surprise Your Kids and Grandkids with These Santa Apps, Including Tracking the Big Man
Sunday:
-The Smithsonian Children's Illustrated Atlas 12 Things to Know in Travel Today— FAA issues warning to travelers amid omicron surge: Delays will continue
— 21 Rescued After Being Trapped When New Mexico Tram Cars Freeze Overnight on New Year's Day
— Man shoved into oncoming train dies in ‘unprovoked’ attack, California police say
— As omicron explodes in New York, hospitals aren’t seeing a corresponding rise in patients
— Travel in omicron surge: What airlines owe you if they cancel your flight
— This airline is tripling pay for flight attendants to help ease holiday travel cancellations
— Statue of Liberty cruises is turning away passengers because of limited dock space
— Mounting evidence suggests some people are naturally Covid-resistant
— NYC mayor calls police after witnessing assault while taking subway to first day on the job
— Mall of America shooting today leaves 2 people injured, Bloomington, Minnesota police say
— The plane is boarding, where are your test results?
— We want to retire in a place with a low cost of living, no humidity and no colder than 50 degrees. Where should we go?
— Yesterday's TSA checkpoint numbers
The 72 other top travel news stories from this past week!
Air Travel
-The Nuclear Air Travel Hack You Might Want To Consider This Holiday
-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 -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
Road Trips/Car Rentals
-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
-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
-How to Never Miss A Wake-Up Call Again
-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
-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
-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
-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
-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
-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 Caribbean cruise for two (Jan 16)
-Win a five-night getaway for two to the Dominican Republic (Jan 17)
See all contests here
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