The Sunday Round-Up | October 16, 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 75 canceled flights to/from or within the United States and 1,308 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: -Drunk Passenger on American Airlines Throws Up on Seatmates in First Class Tuesday: -Amazon Prime Day Deals For Travelers -United Airlines bets big that Europe will be popular with Americans in Summer 2023 Wednesday: -Hilarious Video of Flight Attendant's In-Flight Safety Demonstration Thursday: -No, Lufthansa Isn’t Banning AirTags and Neither Are Other Airlines -A New England Road Trip Through New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island Friday: -VIDEO: Is This the Most Invasive Airport Security Pat-Down Ever? I Think Yes. -Yelp Names Top 25 Haunted Hotels in the U.S. Just in Time for Halloween -10 of the best London hotels to book with points for maximum value Saturday: -Travel Hack: How to Save Money With a Secret Third Carry-On -Leo Laporte's The Tech Guy Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe here. 12 Things to Know in Travel Today — Yellowstone reopens a key gateway after devastating June flooding — In France, fuel crisis frays nerves and workers' resilience — Dollar Rent A Car charged a customer $768 for a vehicle she never picked up — 'Endless summer' in Pacific Northwest to shatter more heat records, increase fire danger — Eurowings says majority of passengers to reach destinations despite strike — An Irish castle to call your own — Avelo Airlines postpones all new Fort Myers routes, suspends Chicago — Travel agents sound off: Common issues on cruises, parks, air travel — Shocking moment woman flips out and launches water bottle at passenger on Delta flight — Lufthansa, American among airlines investing billions in lucrative premium seats — Seriously-ill children off to swim with dolphins on charity-funded dream holiday — Yesterday's TSA checkpoint numbers The 72 other top travel news stories from this past week! Travel Quote of the Day “Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life.” ~ Michael Palin Travel Tweet of the Day @JTGenter: Is this finally the end of the line for @AmericanAir Seattle-Bangalore flight? AA rescheduled the inaugural repeatedly since the route was announced in Feb 2020. And I've been booked on everyone! AA cancelled again tonight. And I don't see any SEA-BLR flights on the schedule 😕 Travel Product of the Year How Frequent Fliers Track Their Bags When They Travel Demand for travel is still surging but labor shortages have created chaos for travelers around the globe. One of the many outcomes of the situation: Lost bags. Here's how frequent fliers track their bags when they travel. Travel Contests -Win a Grand Prize trip valued up to $35,000 + 350,000 AAdvantage miles added to your AAdvantage® account. (Oct 23) -Win a seven-night Caribbean cruise for two (Nov 14) -Win an eight-day Viking river cruise for two (April 30, 2023) See all contests here Miles & Points -10 of the best London hotels to book with points for maximum value. -This free loyalty program is now open to U.S. travelers, making it easier to earn and redeem points for flights, cruises, and more. -Is this the best credit card for paying rent? Earn travel rewards for your rent payment, when dining, and on travel purchases with this unique metal credit card. -Do you know about this travel hack that can get you an extra 5,000 points by transferring points from this hotel to this airline? -What is the best card to use while traveling? Here are a few options to consider. Travel Tips from Last 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 Recent Travel Tips -Don’t Fall For the Falling Lady Scam -Watch: Finally! A Feel-Good Story Aboard Southwest Airlines When Pilot Surprises Passenger -15 Things to Know Before Going to The Hollywood Bowl -Hilarious Video: How to Keep the Seat Next to You Empty on Southwest Airlines or On a Bus or Train -How to Weather a Hurricane in a Hotel Room -5 Tips to Help Keep Your Pets Safe in a Hurricane -The Grossest Thing in Your Hotel Room Isn’t What You Think … And Might Even Be Dirtier Than the Toilet -Bet You Don't Know What an ATM Card Skimmer Looks Like -10 Ways to Find Cheap Thanksgiving Flights -2022 Leaf-Peeping: This Fall Foliage Map Helps Travelers Plan Their Autumn Road Trips -Hate Lines? U.S. State Department Launches Pilot Program to Renew Passports Online -Every Traveler Who Watches Movies on Their Phone or Tablet Needs This -American Airlines Eliminates its Best Online Booking Feature -The Travel Hack Hotels Don’t Want Guests to Know About -The Best and Worst U.S. Airports for Finding Cheap International Flights -How to Follow the Private Jets of Your Favorite Celebrities and Sports Teams -The Time I Met Prince Charles, Princess Kate and Watched Queen Elizabeth Takeoff -The Secret is Out! According to Google, These are the Best Times to Book Flights Air Travel -10 Airport Security Hacks Every Traveler Needs to Know-The Tape Every Traveler Should Pack Is Not Duct Tape -How to Save Hundreds of Dollars on Already Purchased Airline Tickets -How To Save $50 on Southwest Airlines Flights -Maui is Paradise But Their Airport Isn’t - Here’s How to Avoid the Chaos at Kahului Airport -Don't Travel Without Downloading This App -15 Tips for Surviving a Long Flight-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 -7 Hacks For Getting the Best Coach Seat on a Plane -How to Make Coach Feel Like First Class -Don't Try This for the First Time on a Plane-Taylor Swift’s Clever Tip for Flying Southwest Airlines -Econophobia: Fear of Flying Coach Family Travel -14 Products to Keep Kids Quiet on a Plane International Travel -Travel Adapters for International Travel -DID YOU KNOW: Tylenol and Other Over-the-Counter Drugs Are Illegal in Some Countries? -12 Things to Know Before Going to Paris -What Travelers Can Learn from Brittney Griner’s Sentencing in Russia -The Secret Site Where Users Can Find Global Entry, Nexus and Sentri Appointments -Don't Get Ripped Off When Traveling Internationally -6 Packing Tips For When You’re Traveling to a Remote Location -How to Get From Charles de Gaulle Airport to the Eiffel Tower and Paris Travel Tips -Where to Get the Best Exchange Rate For Leftover Foreign Currency -3 Things I Always Pack When Traveling Internationally -12 Passport Tips that Will Save You Time, Money and Headaches -Which Trusted Traveler Program Is Right For You? Cruising-An Important Travel Tip for Cruise and Tour Group Passengers Road Trips/Car Rentals -The Magical Device Everyone Should Take on a Road Trip -Road Trip Tips -9 Ways to Save Money on Gas -DON'T Do This When You're Driving Because It's Just Not Worth It-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 -5 Tips For Traveling With Medications-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 -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 Travel Gadgets/Products -Travel Hack: How to Use Your Wireless Headphones to Watch In-Flight Movies -Use These to Stay Organized When You Travel -The Portable Charger You’ll Never Want to Leave Home Without -How to Remove Beach Tar From Your Feet -Why You Should Travel with Rain Ponchos -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 Blackout Sleep Mask Travelers Need -The Travel Gadget Flight Attendants Never Leave Home Without 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 P.S. 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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. Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe here. |