July 9, 2023  •   View this email in your browser

Greetings from Canada!

On the way back from Europe, we stopped in Toronto to spend some quality time with my wife's family and to break up our trip. Nine hours on a plane is much easier than twelve with little kids.

I've been busy compiling my notes, editing photos and writing trip reports. Here's part one: Toronto to Barcelona in Air Canada’s Premium Economy. Part two will be in tomorrow's Daily Travel Tip newsletter, which is a detailed review of the Enchanted Princess (pictured above in Livorno, Italy). I'm working hard to get parts 3, 4, 5 and 6 out by next week. 

In the meantime, I also wrote a lot of timely travel tips and shared some crazy videos so scroll down to see them all including 12 things I learned from traveling to Europe this summer. And did you read about the three TSA agents who were arrested for stealing from passengers? It's down below, too. 

If you're planning on stocking up on some travel gadgets or early Christmas presents, then this might be the week to start shopping as Amazon Prime Day is July 11 to 12 and they already have some early bird deals that are worth jumping on. 

FYI: If you're planning to travel to Italy this week, note that United Airlines (among others) have sent out a travel waiver as workers there are planning to strike again on July 14 and 15. 

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In this issue:

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

✈️ Today's Travel Outlook 

As of 9:48am EST, there have been 456 canceled flights to, from or within the United States and 1,534 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.

✈️ Monday

LAX Joins SFO in Banning These Single-Use Items
I like the idea but it doesn't quite make sense. See what I mean and let me know what you think. 

✈️ Tuesday

How to Get a Full Bottle of Water Through Airport Security
Yesterday, I wrote about how LAX is joining SFO in banning single-use bottles of water. The news is sparking mixed reactions, but I do think this is the future of most airports. If you're wondering how you can still bring a full bottle of water through security and save yourself the time of standing in line post-security and paying for an over-priced bottle, this is the travel tip you need to know. 

🚧 Wednesday

WARNING: Why You Might Not Want to Fly Out of Boston Airport This Summer and Next
Attention all Boston travelers: The Sumner Tunnel, the main artery from Boston’s Logan International Airport and East Boston to downtown Boston and Cambridge, just fully closed for restoration work for the next two months. Here's what you need to know.

 🧳 Thursday

Early Bird Amazon Prime Day 2023 Deals For Travelers
It’s that time of year again and if you’re traveling anytime soon and want to score a deal on some great gadgets to bring along with you, Amazon Prime Day is the time to do it. If you’re a regular reader, you know that throughout the year, we often recommend our favorite travel products from Amazon. Well, many of those items are currently on sale ahead of the big annual Amazon Prime Day sale, which is running from July 11 to 12 this year. Here's what we've found so far. 

🏨 Friday

12 Things I Learned From Traveling to Europe This Summer
My family and I just returned from an epic 12-day trip to Europe during which we visited six countries in that short time. It was crazy fast travel but my kids literally got a taste of Europe as we went to Spain, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Vatican City and Germany, all in that order. It was an incredible whirlwind and I picked up tons of travel tips. Here are 12 things I learned from traveling to Europe this summer.

✈️ Saturday

3 TSA Officers Arrested For Stealing From Passengers - Here's How To Protect Your Valuables at Security Checkpoints
Yesterday, three Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Miami International Airport (MIA) were arrested for stealing from passengers during security screenings. It's shocking that people even try to pull stunts like this but they do, which is why it's important that you're vigilant in protecting your stuff. Here's how.

📺 Travel Videos of the Week

American Airlines Passenger Sees Ghost on the Plane and Causes a Viral Stir
There’s been a video circulating on social media with over seven million views. I went on NewsNation yesterday to talk about it. Here's the video and my thoughts on the situation .


Cool Video of Fireworks From Above While Landing at LAX on 4th of July
Nothing beats being in the sky and seeing fireworks being shot off below like you see in this video, taken by a passenger on descent into LAX. Watch the video here. 

⚡ Travel Product of the Week

A Reader Suggested This Little-Known Cruise Essential I Never Knew Existed and She Was Spot-On
A reader left a comment on one of our articles recommending magnetic hooks for our cabin walls and it was something I’d never thought of before. They cost just $7 and hold up to 27 pounds each. 

🌎 12 Things to Know in Travel Today

1  6 dead after business jet crashes into field while approaching airport
2  Two teenagers set off on a cycle trip around the world. It didn’t go according to plan
3  British tourist, 35, dies after falling from a balcony in Ibiza party resort
4  DoorDash co-founder Andy Fang still makes deliveries
5  Florida diver finds two giant prehistoric shark teeth in one day
6  Air Canada plans bespoke ‘Book The Cook’ meals in business class
7  TikTok shows tiny West Virginia airport where only one airline flies
8  Airport lounges have lost their peaceful privilege, are they worth it?
9    In Europe's empty churches, prayer and confessions make way for drinking and dancing
10  Outrigger expands Hawaii portfolio
11  More than 90% of the Peach State's peaches were lost this year
12  Yesterday's TSA checkpoint numbers

✅ Currency Exchange            ✅ Calendar Countdown

✈️ Miles and Points