Merry Christmas! If you're wondering why I'm sending the Sunday Round-Up out on a Saturday, it's because it's Sunday here in Australia. Just kidding! I'm not in Australia. The real reason is that tomorrow is The Big Day my two little ones (3 and 6) have been waiting for, for about 364 days. So I'm going to just to be present ... just like the gifts under the tree .... instead of staring at my computer. So I'm taking tomorrow off. I wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and I will be back staring at my computer on Monday. ~ Johnny Jet |
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✈️ Today's Travel Outlook 
As of 8:55am PT, there have been 1,991 canceled flights to, from or within the United States and 4,108 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 cancellations.
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✅ Travel Tips This Week
MONDAY The 10 Airports With the Most Flight Cancellations Around the Holidays
Thanks to USA Today for taking the time to analyze government data to figure out the 10 airports with the most flight cancellations around the holidays. Here's what you need to know to plan your travels accordingly.
TUESDAY
Winter Weather Threatens Holiday Travel: Waivers Issued for Dozens of Midwest and East Coast Airports
I was just on Chicago radio and I overheard the weatherman say: “Dangerous travel, if not impossible travel.” According to the National Weather Service: “This storm will impact a large footprint of the Midwest. Consider alternate travel plans for Thursday afternoon through Friday.” Check out the airports affected so you can get a jump start on making alternate plans if your flight gets delayed or cancelled.
WEDNESDAY
Porch Pirate Thefts Are On the Rise: Here’s How to Keep Your Holiday Packages Safe
Porch pirates, if you’re not familiar with the term, are people who steal packages off of front stoops, from yards or even from mailboxes. They strike after a package has been delivered to the listed address but before the recipient has had a chance to retrieve the package. So if you don’t have a good delivery system already in place, what should you do? How can you keep your holiday gift packages safe from porch pirates? Here are a few tips.
THURSDAY
What All Travelers Can Learn From SEA-Tac's Airport Security Breach This Morning
As if Mother Nature’s once in a lifetime Bomb Cyclone wasn’t enough for travelers to deal with this morning at Seattle-Tacoma Internation Airport (SEA). But that storm turned out to be nothing compared to what SEA travelers had to deal with. Here's the story and my advice.
FRIDAY
Winter Bomb Cyclone Driving Tips, Best and Worst Times to Hit the Road
Mother Nature really has it in for holiday travelers this year and being prepared is your best defense against all she has in store. We've shared lots of tips for dealing with the chaos at airports over the holidays but if you're driving, you'll really want to make sure you're prepared and time your driving just right. Read the story and my advice. |
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🎅🏻 Travel Tip of the Day
 Surprise Your Kids and Grandkids with These Santa Apps, Including Tracking the Big Man
Christmas is just a day away and the excitement in our house is mounting. A few relatives have already sent wrapped presents for the kids that are now under the tree and just testing my kid’s patience. One way to give the kids their Santa fix, besides watching The Grinch, Arthur Christmas and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer on repeat is by checking out these free websites and apps. |
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💬 TRAVEL QUOTE OF THE DAY “One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day. Don't clean it up too quickly." ~ Andy Rooney |
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🌎 12 Things to Know in Travel Today 1 U.S. deep freeze forecast to break Christmas Eve records
2 Toronto's Highway 401 is pure chaos thanks to the storm & 'up to 100 vehicles' have crashed
3 U.S. spending bill creates the first assistant secretary of tourism
4 More than 10 people injured after big wave slams into popular Hawaii snorkeling spot
5 The college student who tracked Elon Musk's private jet is now back on Twitter under new handle
6 Former Santa Monica Mayor Rex Minter dies in plane crash on Santa Monica Beach
7 Covid, flu, RSV: Tripledemic means masking up again, says virus expert
8 Hundreds of passengers stranded in Azerbaijan after Qantas flight 1 makes emergency landing
9 What it's like to live on Christmas Island
10 A map shows the most popular Christmas dishes around the world
11 Take a peek inside Santa's $1.15M North Pole home on Zillow
12 Yesterday's TSA checkpoint numbers |
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 TRAVEL TWEET OF THE DAY
@tomroussey7news: Planes landed at Reagan National Airport in wind gusts of up to 48 mph today - travelers tell me they experienced the wildest landings of their lives. See video. |
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📺 Travel Video of the Week |
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 | American Airlines Passenger at Miami Airport Wins Most Outrageous Behavior Award
During the pandemic, we saw some of the most outrageous behavior at U.S. airports and on airplanes. Most of it seemed to happen at either Miami International Airport (MIA) or on flights to or from Miami. During the pandemic, we saw some of the most outrageous behavior at U.S. airports and on airplanes. Most of it seemed to happen at either Miami International Airport (MIA) or on flights to or from Miami. Watch it here. |
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✅ Currency Exchange ✅ Calendar Countdown 🇪🇺 €1 Euro = $1.06 USD 🎅 1 Day to Christmas
🇬🇧 £1 GBP = $1.20 USD 🎊 7 Days to New Year’s Eve
🇨🇦 $1 CAD = $0.73 USD 💘 52 Days to Valentine's Day
🇦🇺 $1 AUD = $0.67 USD 🐇 106 Days to Easter |
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🎁 30 Great Gifts and Gadgets For Travelers Under $30 |
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✅ Travel Tips from Last Week MONDAY FBI Warns ‘Tis the Season For Holiday Scams – Here’s What You Need to Know
General wisdom says that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. And while no one wants to think about getting scammed over the holidays, well, it happens. The holidays might be a busy time of year for you but they’re an extremely busy time of year for scammers and their main goal is to either steal your money or your personal information … or both! Here's what you need to know.
TUESDAY
Don’t Fall For This Gift Card Scam This Holiday Season
The holidays are a time for giving and sometimes, gift cards are the best choice, especially for those people you just don’t know what to get. A gift card is always an easy but appreciated choice. But there’s a gift card scam out there that you really need to be aware of, the next time you purchase one. Here's what you need to know.
WEDNESDAY
2022 Holiday Travel Airport Survival Guide
AAA just released their 2022 holiday forecast and they estimate “112.7 million people will journey 50 miles or more away from home from December 23 to January 2. That’s an increase of 3.6 million people over last year and closing in on pre-pandemic numbers. 2022 is expected to be the third busiest year for holiday travel since AAA began tracking in 2000.” So now that we know airports are going to be packed, here’s my 2022 Holiday Travel Airport Survival Guide to help make your travels smoother and less stressful
THURSDAY
The Trick to Getting TSA PreCheck Fast - And 4 Other Tips You Need to Know
Airports are expected to be busy, busy, busy this holiday travel season. One way to avoid at least some of the madness is with TSA PreCheck. Here's how you can get it fast, plus 4 other tips you need to know.
FRIDAY
Flying with Gifts? Follow the TSA's Advice
Without a doubt, airports and airplanes are going to be packed this holiday season. With that in mind, security checkpoints are going to be crazier than ever. If you are traveling with gifts, save yourself some hassle by following the TSA's advice.
SATURDAY
Here's How to Guarantee Airport Parking So You Aren't Left Scrambling As You Begin Your Holiday Travels
Airport parking is at a premium during the busy holiday travel season and you don't want to be left scrambling at the last minute to find a spot. Minimize the risk of missing your flight by following these tips. |
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📺 This Week's Media Mentions and Appearances The Tech Guy: Here's my weekly travel segment on Leo Laporte's The Tech Guy! I go on at 1:11:00 or when the clock behind Leo strikes 12:32pm. |
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