The Sunday Round-Up | September 25, 2022

Good Sunday morning! It's been a busy week in the travel industry and as always, there's a ton of travel news, tips and stories so scroll down to read it all. The craziest story has to be news that American Airlines' PA systems appear to be getting hacked. See this truly bizarre video as well as another shocking video below.

Today's Travel Outlook
As of 9:07am PT, there have been only 118 canceled flights to/from or within the United States and 1,041 delayed so it's looking like a great day to fly. However, that's most likely not going to be the case early next week when Tropical Storm Ian is expected to turn into a hurricane and hit Florida. Here's a link to the up-to-date stats and a live look at the FAA's National Airspace System Status. Speaking of hurricanes, check out this app that Floridians use, which travelers should too, to help plan smoother travels.

Travel Tips from This Week
Monday: 
-10 Ways to Find Cheap Thanksgiving Flights

Tuesday: 
-Frontier Airlines: "Pandemic is 100% over, enjoy 100% off your next flight!" (Expired)
-New York City Taxi Fares Are About to Get a Lot More Expensive 

Wednesday:
-Hate Lines? U.S. State Department Launches Pilot Program to Renew Passports Online
-Shocking: Video Shows Passenger Punch Flight Attendant in Back of Head on American Airlines Flight to LAX

Thursday: 
-2022 Leaf-Peeping: This Fall Foliage Map Helps Travelers Plan Their Autumn Road Trips

Friday:
-Every Traveler Who Watches Movies on Their Phone or Tablet Needs This
-The World’s Best Airlines Were Just Announced and Not a Single US Carrier Made the List

Saturday: 
-The Hurricane App That Floridians Use and Travelers Should Too
-Leo Laporte's The Tech Guy 

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@mspsouthwestmi: Deer Leaps Over Car. Fall has arrived,🍁with that comes the infamous increase of 🦌crossings. Watch here as Tpr. Anderson encounters a small herd & uses quick braking to avoid contact. Reminder: If deer cross your path - apply controlled braking; steer straight; don’t swerve.
 
Travel Product of the Year

AirTag Used to Help Florida Police Arrest Airline Worker in Connection to Stolen Luggage
Insider ran a story today about a Florida airline worker being charged in connection to the theft of over $16,000 worth of luggage. The suspect was caught with the assistant of one victim's Apple AirTag, which she kept in her luggage. Yet another reason why Apple AirTag or Samsung SmartTag are the travel product of the summer!

Miles & Points
-What is the best card to use while traveling? Here are a few options to consider.
-Let's talk about the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card. Both cards have the same signup bonus, which happens to be one of the best credit card offers for September—the ability to earn 75,000 bonus miles (after spending $4,000 in the first three months), worth $750 in travel.  


Travel Tips from Last Week:
Monday: 
-Now That the Queen Has Died Do You Need to Exchange Your UK Bank Notes?

Tuesday: 
-What Travelers Can Learn From LA Shooting of Rapper PnB Rock

Wednesday:
-American Airlines Eliminates its Best Online Booking Feature

Thursday: 
-5 Reasons to Sail on the Disney Wish, Disney Cruise Lines’ Newest Ship

Friday:
-Japan is Reopening and There’s an Incredible Sale to Fly There – Including in a Lie-Flat Seat

Saturday: 
-The Travel Hack Hotels Don’t Want Guests to Know About

Recent Travel Tips
-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
-Breeze Airways Now Selling Cheap Flights to Las Vegas from 11 U.S. Cities
-Discover Hidden Gems in Santa Barbara, The American Riviera
-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
-DID YOU KNOW: Tylenol and Other Over-the-Counter Drugs Are Illegal in Some Countries?
-This is Why You Should Be Extra Cautious When Transiting Through Countries You Can’t Enter
-U.S. Airline Complaints Skyrocket – Here’s Why and Tips For Avoiding the Travel Chaos
-Warning: ‘Distraction Thefts’ on the Rise and Senior Citizens are Most Vulnerable
-19 of the Best Off-the-Beaten-Path Things to See and Do in Paris
-The 3 Worst Airlines to Fly According to the New DOT Dashboard
-A Whole Family in Charge of Aircraft on Washington D.C. to Iceland Commercial Flight 
-Hotel Review: The Beach Bungalow at the Del Mar Beach Hotel 
-Here's How to Earn Double Hilton Hotel Points
-Why Your Electronic Devices Should Always Be Charged When Going Through Security
Hotel Guests Racing to Secure Lounge Chairs is Insane. But the Big Question is: Why Do Hotels Allow It?
-Don't Book Airline Tickets Until You've Signed Up For Fare Alerts - Here's How
-10 Airport Security Hacks Every Traveler Needs to Know
-Move Over SeatGuru: There’s a New Sheriff In Town When It Comes to Seating Charts
-4 Hotel Hacks For Making Your Hotel Room Completely Dark So You Get a Better Night’s Sleep
-The Tape Every Traveler Should Pack Is Not Duct Tape
-Don’t Fall For It: Scammers Are Pretending to be Customs and Border Protection Agents
-10 Air Travel Pet Peeves and How To Deal With Them
-How to Save Hundreds of Dollars on Already Purchased Airline Tickets 
-This Travel Hack Can Save You Hundreds of Dollars When Booking Flights
-L.A. Hotels May Be Forced to House the Homeless in Vacant Hotel Rooms – And Could This Be a Good Thing for Consumers?
-Heads Up: Many American Airlines Flight Credits Are Set to Expire So Use Them or Lose Them
-12 Things to Know Before Going to Paris
-5 Things a Hotelier Says She Would Never Do at a Hotel
-Insane Video: This Greek Island Might Be the Best Place in the World for Plane Spotting
-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 
-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 Let the Airlines Lose Your Bag – Ship Them Instead
-Cybersecurity and Fraud Expert Shares Tips on How Not to Get Scammed When Traveling 
-How to Connect Safely and Securely to Hotel or Rental WiFi
-How to Get A Helping Hand at the Airport 

My 2022 Hawaii Trip Reports 🌈
-Los Angeles to Honolulu in United Polaris
-10 Reasons to Stay at Hilton Hawaiian Village
-12 Reasons to Stay at the Ritz-Carlton Waikiki 
-Honolulu to Los Angeles in Hawaiian Airlines Economy Comfort
-The Best Coach Seats To and From Hawaii
-How to Save Money and Travel in Comfort to Hawaii 


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Travel Products

Tourists in Bahamas Killed by Carbon Monoxide Poisoning – Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Last month, three American tourists were found dead at a Sandals resort on the island of Exuma in the Bahamas. Autopsy results revealed that carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause. Here's how to protect yourself.


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.


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