October 20, 2024  •   View this email in your browser

Happy Sunday!

⚾️ Yankees cap
Woo-hoo! My beloved New York Yankees made it back to the World Series! The last time was in 2009 and I was at Game 6 when they clinched the win. If you're a longtime reader, then you probably know that I wear my Yankees cap most of the time to protect my head and face from the sun (in 2014, I had skin cancer). In the mornings, I wear my cap to quickly cover up my bed head and in the evenings, it covers up my receding hairline. Plus, my wife says she loves my Yankees cap on me above all the rest. 

Whenever I travel, the sports team hat I see the most frequently, without question, is the NYY and it's everywhere. However, rarely does anyone say anything to me. But this past week, with the playoffs going on, I can't walk down the streets of Los Angeles without someone saying something. Mostly it's been Dodgers fans, hoping we get to face each other in the World Series (you know all the MLB executives are hoping for that too, since both ratings and ticket prices will be at an all-time high). So if you're looking for an ice breaker, just put on a Yankees cap!

✈︎ Smooth travel week
There's a lot of travel news this week and for the most part it's been a smooth week of travel. Very few cancelations -- especially compared to last week. 


Save $50 on your first Flytographer photo shoot
We are planning an adventure over Thanksgiving next month and my wife has just booked our annual Flytographer photo shoot in a soon-to-be-disclosed location. Over the years, we've written about Flytographer many times. If you're unfamiliar with Flytographer, you can read more here, but they are a vacation photography company that we are big fans of. The family photos we have from all over the world (the photo above was shot by Roberta for Flytographer in Rome) are our most cherished souvenirs. So, if you're planning some holiday travels yourself or are looking for a great gift idea, consider a Flytographer photo shoot or a gift card for a loved one. From now until the end of October, you can get $50 off your first purchase using the code JOHNNYJET50. Click here to book.

🌎 Travel Trivia Question of the Week
This week’s question: What is the most populous city in the world? Scroll down to the bottom to find the answer!

In this issue:

• Today's Travel Outlook ✈️
• Travel Tips This Week ✅
• Travel Quote of the Day 💬
• Travel Thread of the Day 
• 12 Things to Know in Travel Today 🌎
• Travel Video of the Day 📺
• and more… 

✈️ Today's Travel Outlook 

As of 10:15am PT, there have been 47 canceled flights to, from or within the United States and 1,546 delayed. Here's a link to the up-to-date stats and a live look at the FAA's National Airspace System Status. Here's what to do during weather delays and flight cancelations.

🧭 Travel Products of the Week

Limited time deal: $7.85 travel cable organizer
The key to a successful travel experience is being organized and at 40% off (just $7.58 at the time of this newsletter distribution), this handy travel cable organizer is a great purchase to help you keep all your cords, cables and chargers in one easy-to-find place. It makes a great gift, too. Check it out here.


Limited time deal: 25% off the sleep mask I never travel without
You may recall me recommending this game-changing sleep mask back in the summer when my mother-in-law bought it for me due to the, umm, extreme sunniness of her place. I admit, I'm a sensitive sleeper and even the slightest bit of light can disturb my slumber. Not anymore, thanks to this sleep mask. It's not only great for travel but for naps and nighttime at home. My wife has been sick and she's been wearing hers every day for comfort and improved sleep. It's currently 25% off so check it out here.

🏞️ Monday

Central Park lamp posts have a secret code so you'll never get lost again
I lived in New York City for a while and visited Central Park frequently. But in all my years going to the park, I've never heard this tip before and it's a really helpful and interesting one about the secret GPS system used throughout the park's lamp posts. Whether you're a New York City native or are planning to visit, you'll want to check this out. Read the story here.

🤧 Tuesday

🤧 You can now order free Covid tests from the government
My wife Natalie is home sick and when she tested at home for Covid (she's negative), I was reminded of something that's been on my to-do list: Order more Covid tests. The U.S. government recently announced that every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home tests. I had made a note to myself to order them the day they made the announcement but realize now that it actually took longer to write down “order more free Covid tests” than it took to actually order them. Here's how to get them.

🚗 Wednesday

Must-know car hack: How to open your car windows before you even get in
I recently learned this car hack that I think everyone should know about. Initially, I wasn’t sure if everyone already knew this and I was only just finding out about it. So I asked a group of parents at my kids’ school if they new the trick (just to make sure I didn’t look like a buffoon writing about it). When I showed them, they all said, “No way! That’s awesome!” And they ran to their cars to try it for themselves. It worked for everyone but one. Here's the trick.

⛔Thursday

Don't fall for the common travel scam that targets tourists all over the world, including the U.S.
Travel can be tricky, especially if you don't do it often. And even if you do, scammers are constantly coming up with new ways to trick and deceive tourists so it's important to always keep your guard up. This particular scam can be encountered all over the world in one variation or another. Here's the scam and how to avoid it.

😷 Friday

Should you wear a face mask when flying? What travelers should know about Covid when traveling this fall and winter
The U.S. government recently announced that Americans can now order free Covid tests again. And as we enter the fall and winter travel season, many people are gearing up for holiday trips, whether it’s visiting family or planning long-awaited vacations. But with Covid-19 still circulating, the question has resurfaced: Do travelers need to take precautions, such as wearing face masks, when they fly?

📺 Travel Videos of the Week

☀️ Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes, California

Groom surprises new wife with wedding reception on New York City subway

Flying faux-pas: Alaska Airlines middle seat passenger opens can of tuna and scratches at scab, turning one passenger’s flight into a nightmare

VIDEO: Dolphins swim through neon blue bioluminescent waters off San Diego

Paraglider spots dog on top of the Great Pyramid of Giza

🌎 Top 10 Travel Stories of the Week

1 Boeing, Union reach wage deal to end strike
2 Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs as losses deepen during factory strike
3 Delta pauses hot meal service on dozens of Detroit flights citing 'food safety issue' at caterer
4 Cancun airport eliminates the fee associated with multiple electronics
5 FAA opens audit into runway incursion risks at 45 busiest US airports
6 DOT fines Lufthansa $4 million for violating Jewish travelers' civil rights
7 Alaska Airlines will add status milestones and perks to loyalty program
8 DOT picks five airlines for longer routes from Washington National
9 American Airlines is trying to make sure everyone boards when they're supposed to
10 American Airlines jet involved in close call over Austin airport
Read it all here as well as the 84 other top travel news stories from this past week!

✅ Currency Exchange

✅ Calendar Countdown

✈️ Miles and Points

💳 Our favorite credit card rewards to earn in 2024

💳 5 reasons why the Bilt Card is worth it
The Bilt World Elite Mastercard continues to be the best way to pay rent with a card as you can earn 1 point per dollar in rent payments without fees. However, if you have a high monthly payment, you can reach the previous $50,000 annual earning cap before year-end. Thankfully, the annual Bilt points cap is being lifted so you can earn more points on rent. Here are 5 of the best reasons the Bilt Card is worth it.

✅ Travel Trivia Answer

Question: What is the most populous city in the world?
Answer: According to the United Nations: Currently, Tokyo is the world’s largest city, with an agglomeration of 37 million inhabitants, followed by New Delhi (29 million), and Shanghai (26 million). Mexico City and São Paulo, come next; each with around 22 million inhabitants.