Travel Hack: How To Use Your Wireless Headphones to Watch In-Flight Movies

Good Sunday morning! Unfortunately, those who are traveling to/from the east coast today are most likely not having a good morning (afternoon now) thanks to a big winter storm.

As of 10:45am PT, American Airlines (AA) leads the dubious way with 638 cancelations and PSA Airlines, AA's regional jet, is in a close second with 506. Southwest and Delta aren't far behind. So far, the most cancelations are coming from Charlotte, Atlanta and Reagan, all according to FlightAware.com. Here's what to do if your flight is delayed or canceled.

It's been another wild week in travel so scroll down to see all of the news as well as this week's travel tips.

Travel Hack

Travel Hack: How To Use Your Wireless Headphones to Watch In-Flight Movies
If you love watching in-flight movies when you fly but prefer to use your AirPods or other wireless headphones, you'll love this extremely handy gadget. And it works not just on in-flight entertainment systems but on gym equipment, gaming devices, TVs and any 3.5mm audio jack as well. It's the perfect travel companion for wireless listening. Read more here.

Travel Tips/Stories from This Week

On My Podcast/YouTube
What It’s Like to Test Positive for Covid at Baha Mar and Take Their Private Jet Back to the U.S.

Travel Quote of the Day
“Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you have travelled.” The Prophet Mohammed

Travel Tweet of the Day
@Adam_Pearson: Today Novak Djokovic became the first tennis player to be eliminated from the Australian Open after only missing two shots.

Miles & Points
-The Chase Pay Yourself Back feature allows you to get more benefits when redeeming points on select purchases. Points can have up to 50% more value when used to cover eligible purchases. Categories for this quarter include office supplies, Airbnb, and dining purchases. We find this redemption perk to be an easy way to get more out of your Chase credit cards—excellent for giving yourself a boost to start the new year.
-M life Rewards is Becoming MGM Rewards (and Other Changes).
-The Best Premium Credit Cards in 2022
-Best Credit Cards For Dining, Restaurants, Takeout, & More 2022

Travel Tips from Last Week:
Monday:
-Traveling? Doctor Recommends These Face Masks
Tuesday:
-This Travel Trend Isn't Going Anywhere in 2022
-United Flight Attendant Used Fake Name and Passport for 23 Years
Wednesday:
-10 Items to Have in Case of an Emergency
Thursday:
-How To Save 22% Off NYC Hotels
Friday:
-I Once Sat Next to Sidney Poitier’s Wife on a Flight
Saturday:
-How to Watch Huell Howser's Travel Shows
-Leo Laporte's The Tech Guy
Sunday:
-Hawaii $199 Round-Trip from the West Coast

Big Bear Destination Guide
I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again: One of the things I love most about California is how diverse the state is. It’s got virtually everything a traveler could be looking for, from beaches and deserts and mountains to big cities, quaint towns and everything in between. Because I live in Los Angeles with my family, we spend most of our time by the beach but when we’re looking for a getaway, there’s no shortage of options. Our latest adventure: A drive up into the mountains to Big Bear. Here's our guide.

The Sunday Round-Up | January 16, 2022