Be Thankful as You Travel One of my top travel tips is to always be nice to everyone when you’re traveling. And I mean everyone—from the porters to the pilots,…

Mind the Upcoming Weather Today is already one of the busiest travel days of the year, and now all the forecasts are suggesting today is going to be a messy…

Bring Earphones/Headphones/Earbuds This is a simple one. These days, most airlines are offering either free or paid in-flight entertainment. To save a few dollars (usually $2-$5), bring your own earphones/headsets/earbuds…

Thanksgiving Carry-Ons Traveling over the holidays and not sure what you can bring through the security checkpoint? Here’s a quick list, from the TSA, of liquids, aerosols and gel items that…

Bring a Car Charger Each Friday, we’re featuring a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from Ellie of Otter Creek, Maine, who says:…

Use the Loo Right After Takeoff The moment the seatbelt sign goes off after takeoff, I get up to use the loo—even if I don’t really have to go to…

Water Spout Caution Use caution when refilling your water bottles at a water dispenser in an airport or hotel, as these sorts of water sources can often carry germs. If you…

Don’t Check Human Remains (Ashes) It’s as sensitive a subject as any in life, let alone in travel, but a recent story got me thinking I needed to set the…

Pass Your Extra Vouchers to a Soldier Each Friday, we’re featuring a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from Lee R., who, perhaps…

Check for Outlets on the Plane You’d think this would be common sense by now, but on my last two flights, my seatmate had no idea that there was an…

Look at Postcards for Inspiration Hardly anyone these days buys paper postcards, but I still look at them in stores (or in markets or wherever they’re being sold) when I arrive…

If you’re a long time reader of JohnnyJet.com or following me on Facebook or Twitter, then you know that I wrote a story last year that went viral. It was…

Europe’s Passenger Bill of Rights Have you ever had a European flight delayed or canceled? If so, you might be owed some money. Thanks to our contributor Maryann Simson, who…

Read All Parking Signs Twice Yesterday’s tip was about setting your phone alarm for a few minutes before your parking meter is going to expire to avoid tickets. Today’s tip is…

Does Your Rental Car Have a Spare? Each Friday, we’re featuring a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from Frank and Sue of…