Why it’s important to tell a flight attendant if you’ve switched seats on an airplane Under the United Airlines subreddit on Reddit, a user posted an interesting thread about a passenger vaping on the plane being ignored, which lead me to think about the importance… Johnny Jet , October 23, 2024
Central Park lamp posts have a secret code so you’ll never get lost again Pulitzer-winning columnist Mary Schmich of the Chicago Tribune famously said, “Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard. Live in Northern California once, but leave… Johnny Jet , October 19, 2024
How to find out if the TSA PreCheck lane will be open when you travel If you’ve been following my advice for years, then you know that one of my best travel tips for speeding through U.S. airports is to get TSA PreCheck. It’s $78… Johnny Jet , October 18, 2024
Should you wear a face mask when flying? What travelers should know about Covid when traveling this fall and winter The U.S. government recently announced that Americans can now order free Covid tests again. And as we enter the fall and winter travel season, many people are gearing up for… Natalie DiScala , October 18, 2024
Flying faux-pas: Alaska Airlines middle seat passenger opens can of tuna and scratches at scab, turning one passenger’s flight into a nightmare Anyone who flies with any degree of frequency probably has a story or two to tell about something crazy they’ve witnessed in the airport or on an airplane. A TikToker… Natalie DiScala , October 17, 2024
Must-know car hack: How to open your car windows before you even get in I recently learned this car hack that I think everyone should know about. Initially, I wasn’t sure if everyone already knew this and I was only just finding out about… Johnny Jet , October 16, 2024
You can now order free Covid tests from the government My wife Natalie is home sick and when she tested at home for Covid (she’s negative), I was reminded of something that’s been on my to-do list: Order more Covid… Johnny Jet , October 15, 2024
The surprising rules you agree to when you buy an airline ticket Did you know that when you purchase an airline ticket, you’re actually agreeing to the airline’s Contract of Carriage, a legally binding agreement that covers everything from compensation for lost… Natalie DiScala , October 10, 2024
United Airlines flight attendant yells at 86-year-old passenger who asked for help with her bag There are some things that just make my blood boil and at or near the top of the list is the mistreatment of children and the elderly. It shocks me… Johnny Jet , October 9, 2024
The best 2024 Amazon Prime Big Deal Day deals for travelers Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are officially here and there are tons of deals on tons of products. We’ve rounded up our top finds for travelers, from luggage to our… Natalie DiScala , October 9, 2024
‘So gross!’ American Airlines first class passenger finds bed bug crawling on pants One little thing that can scare even the most seasoned travelers is bed bugs. Earlier this year, Paris experienced an infestation; the city was crawling with them in hotels and… Johnny Jet , October 8, 2024
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: 40% off this super-slim, fast-fueling portable phone charger We’ve written about portable chargers countless times. They’re the one item that flight attendants say they never leave home without. And who knows better than a flight attendant what travel… Natalie DiScala , October 8, 2024
Is it OK to take food from an airline lounge to-go? How much? A woman who goes by zaftpunjab on Reddit posted a thread titled “Distress at MSP lounge!” She claimed that while in a Delta Air Lines lounge, she “got reported for… Johnny Jet , October 7, 2024
The tiny gadget that lets you charge your device and watch a movie with headphones at the same time Growing up in the 80s, we got by just fine without technology, thank you very much. We didn’t have phones always attached to our hands and we didn’t have 24/7… Natalie DiScala , October 7, 2024
Trader Joe’s best kept secret … and it’s not even food I have to admit: when I first moved to the United States from Canada, it took me a while to fully grasp what seemed to be the mild (ok, sometimes… Natalie DiScala , October 6, 2024
