The Sunday Round-Up | October 23, 2022 Good Sunday morning! It's finally sweatshirt weather (at night) here in L.A. so it's starting to feel like autumn. On Monday, we went to an awesome pumpkin farm, which is definitely a must for those with little ones. For those that have been asking, my dad is still in a Connecticut hospital and is hanging in there. I'm hoping to visit him in a couple of weeks.
It's been another busy week in the travel industry and as always, there's a ton of news, stories and, of course, my tips so scroll down to get all caught up!
Today's Travel Outlook
As of 9:45am PT, there have been only 48 canceled flights to/from or within the United States and 1,542 delayed so it's looking like a good day to fly. Here's a link to the up-to-date stats and a live look at the FAA's National Airspace System Status.
Today's Travel Tip
Why It's Time to Start Traveling With a Good Piece of Underseater Luggage
Think you’ve got your packing routine down-pat? I’m sure you do but there’s a piece of luggage that you might not be using and should consider: The underseater bag. Specifically designed to fit neatly under the seat in front of you, it will help to make your travels easier and more organized. Plus, with all your valuable safely stowed at your feet, you can keep a closer eye on them. Read the story here.
Travel Tips from This Week
Monday:
The Best Day of the Year to Fly is Coming Up
Tuesday:
Flying on Halloween? Here’s the TSA’s Advice on What to Wear and What NOT to Wear
Wednesday:
The One Thing Some Women Do on Airplanes That Drives Me Nuts – And I Can’t Believe It’s Not Illegal
Thursday:
2023 Air Travel Hacks Report From Expedia Has Some Useful Money-Saving Tips
VIRAL VIDEO: Kid Screams For 29-Hour Flight to Berlin: What Would You Do?
Friday:
12 Tips to Make Thanksgiving Travel Smoother and Safer
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Saturday:
How to Avoid the Dreaded Middle Seat and This Extremely Uncomfortable Situation
Leo Laporte's The Tech Guy 12 Things to Know in Travel Today
— Business class passenger booted off plane after she warned cabin crew not to look at her for nine hours
— Woman slammed over X-rated act on Italian holiday: 'So shocking'
— Operations at Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport suspended due to suspicious package; 2 people detained
— Hurricane Roslyn strengthens to category 4 and heads toward Mexico
— 6 feared dead in small plane crash off Costa Rica
— 231 invasive pythons removed from Florida's Everglades in 10-day competition
— A college wrestler fought a bear to save his teammate — and won
— Many Hawaii residents first time tasting Chick-Fil-A
— CEO blasts San Francisco as 'city of chaos,' closes store over rampant crime: 'Our team is terrified'
— Italy's 'No. 1 brand of pasta' faces a class-action lawsuit over its products that are made in Iowa and New York
— The Most Expensive Hotel in the US Is Not Where You’d Expect
— Yesterday's TSA checkpoint numbers
The 72 other top travel news stories from this past week!
Travel Quote of the Day
“Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile." ~ Unknown
Travel Tweet of the Day @UberFacts: Svalbard, Norway, is the only visa-free zone in the world. Regardless of citizenship, anyone can live and work there indefinitely.
Travel Video of the Day
Travel Product of the Year
How Frequent Fliers Track Their Bags When They Travel
Demand for travel is still surging but labor shortages have created chaos for travelers around the globe. One of the many outcomes of the situation: Lost bags. Here's how frequent fliers track their bags when they travel.
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See all contests here
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Travel Tips from Last Week:
Monday:
-Drunk Passenger on American Airlines Throws Up on Seatmates in First Class
Tuesday:
-Amazon Prime Day Deals For Travelers
-United Airlines bets big that Europe will be popular with Americans in Summer 2023
Wednesday:
-Hilarious Video of Flight Attendant's In-Flight Safety Demonstration
Thursday:
-No, Lufthansa Isn’t Banning AirTags and Neither Are Other Airlines
-A New England Road Trip Through New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island
Friday:
-VIDEO: Is This the Most Invasive Airport Security Pat-Down Ever? I Think Yes.
-Yelp Names Top 25 Haunted Hotels in the U.S. Just in Time for Halloween
-10 of the best London hotels to book with points for maximum value
Saturday:
-Travel Hack: How to Save Money With a Secret Third Carry-On
-Leo Laporte's The Tech Guy
Recent Travel Tips
-My Top 10 Cruise Tips
-The Love Boat Cast Shares Their Best Cruise Tips
-The Emoji Drug Codes Kids Use to Communicate – Canadians Will Be Shocked By the Universal Emoji for Drugs
-Wild Video: The Craziest Thing You’ve Ever Seen on a California Freeway … And That’s Saying Something
-Shocking Hidden Camera Video That Will Make You Think Twice About Having Your Hotel Room Cleaned
-Flight Attendant Caught Stealing Bracelet at Security Checkpoint – Here’s How to Protect Your Belongings
-Don’t Fall For the Falling Lady Scam
-Watch: Finally! A Feel-Good Story Aboard Southwest Airlines When Pilot Surprises Passenger
-15 Things to Know Before Going to The Hollywood Bowl
-Hilarious Video: How to Keep the Seat Next to You Empty on Southwest Airlines or On a Bus or Train
-How to Weather a Hurricane in a Hotel Room
-5 Tips to Help Keep Your Pets Safe in a Hurricane
-The Grossest Thing in Your Hotel Room Isn’t What You Think … And Might Even Be Dirtier Than the Toilet
-Bet You Don't Know What an ATM Card Skimmer Looks Like
-10 Ways to Find Cheap Thanksgiving Flights
-2022 Leaf-Peeping: This Fall Foliage Map Helps Travelers Plan Their Autumn Road Trips
-Hate Lines? U.S. State Department Launches Pilot Program to Renew Passports Online
-Every Traveler Who Watches Movies on Their Phone or Tablet Needs This
-American Airlines Eliminates its Best Online Booking Feature
-The Travel Hack Hotels Don’t Want Guests to Know About
-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
-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
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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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