How to Earn Extra Marriott Bonvoy Points This Spring If you plan on staying at a Marriott hotel in the next few months and you’re a member of the the brand’s Bonvoy loyalty program (it’s free to sign… Johnny Jet , March 12, 2019
What to Know If You’ll Be Flying a 737 MAX Following Yesterday’s Ethiopian Airlines Crash Update: The list of countries and airlines that have grounded the 737 MAX is growing. Per CGTN: Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the U.K., Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Eastar Jet, Ethiopian… Johnny Jet , March 11, 2019
An Easier Way to Find Out How Old Your Plane Is Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Gary M., who, following Tuesday’s tip, shares another way… Johnny Jet , March 8, 2019
The Easiest Way to Keep Kids Entertained When You’re Traveling Yesterday, we featured a brilliant travel tip/idea from the late Luke Perry that involved balloons. It reminded me of something that Natalie and I do when we travel with… Johnny Jet , March 7, 2019
How to Tell How Old the Plane You’re Flying Is Ever wondered how old the plane you’re flying on is? In a recent tweet, photographer Pete Halvorsen shared a simple way to tell: If you’re nervous about flying, it… Johnny Jet , March 5, 2019
Southwest Is Offering One-Way Hawaii Flights for $49 UPDATE: The $49 fares are gone, with “limited other cheap fares left“ Southwest Airlines announced this morning that it will begin its long-awaited service to Hawaii on March 17…. Johnny Jet , March 4, 2019
A Surprising Way Global Entry Members Can Get Held up at Immigration Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Jean N. from Toronto, who says: “One of the… Johnny Jet , March 1, 2019
You Could Be Denied Entry Into Canada for This Reason Did you know that having a DUI on your record can get you turned away from the Canadian border? I didn’t (I don’t actually drink alcohol myself), but a… Johnny Jet , February 28, 2019
10 Times You Should Never Use Antibacterial Wipes Following yesterday’s tip on when (not) to wipe down your airplane seat, today’s tip is collection of related tips from a Reader’s Digest story titled “10 Times You Should Never… Johnny Jet , February 27, 2019
Wait Until Everyone Has Boarded Before Wiping Down Your Seat If you’re like me and you wipe down your seat every time you fly, take my advice and wait until everyone boards before you do it. On a recent… Johnny Jet , February 26, 2019
Don’t Make This Common Mistake When Riding the Elevator You might not think you need a travel tip to remind you to get off the elevator at the right floor, but I know plenty of people who’d disagree…. Johnny Jet , February 25, 2019
Be Wary of Eggs at Buffets (Especially in Developing Countries) Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Art E., who builds on this week’s post on… Johnny Jet , February 22, 2019
What You Should Know Before Eating Rice at a Buffet Today I’m spotlighting another interesting portion of the same SmarterTravel post that inspired yesterday’s tip about red flags to look for at a buffet. It concerns a reason to… Johnny Jet , February 20, 2019
Look Out for These Red Flags Before You Eat at a Buffet When you’re looking for a cheap meal, a buffet can be a great option. A well-run buffet lets you taste a number of local foods in one meal (like… Johnny Jet , February 19, 2019
Get to Know the Other Tour Participants Happy Presidents Day! (Here’s a note on the punctuation of the holiday for those interested.) Today’s tip is a simple one: When you travel with a tour group, make… Johnny Jet , February 18, 2019