If You Don’t Have a REAL ID-Compliant Driver’s License, Make an Appointment Now UPDATE (March 26, 2020): Citing the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump said on Monday that “the federal government will delay requirements for Americans to obtain a Real ID… Johnny Jet , February 26, 2020
My Tip for Anyone Planning to Fly, Boat or Drive in Heavy Fog Today in Los Angeles, at 10am local time, the Staples Center will host a memorial service for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. Like many people, I’ve gotten to thinking… Johnny Jet , February 24, 2020
Now Is a Good Time to Remember to Pack Extra Medication Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s reader tip comes from reader JoAnn, who—at an appropriate time—shares a reminder to pack… Johnny Jet , February 21, 2020
How to See U.S. Embassy Locations and Current Travel Advisories on One Map You may not know it, but the U.S. State Department has a really handy map that you can use when you’re planning (or you’re on) your next international trip. It… Johnny Jet , February 20, 2020
Why I Book Flights Way in Advance When I’m Flying With My Family In yesterday’s tip, we shared a new take on the best times to book domestic flights. Based on past booking patterns, Qtrip defined six “Airfare Booking Zones” and the average… Johnny Jet , February 20, 2020
Here’s When to Book a Domestic Flight to Get a Good Deal in 2020 It’s a question I get often: How far in advance of a trip should you start looking at flights? Because every trip is different, no single day or booking window… Johnny Jet , February 19, 2020
How to Avoid Getting Sick on a Flight During the Coronavirus Outbreak When my upgrade doesn’t clear, I almost always book an aisle seat (usually exit-row aisle or bulkhead since those have the most room, which means I can work). However, during… Johnny Jet , February 18, 2020
This Private Transfer Service Helps You Sightsee Between Destinations Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s reader tip (on Valentine’s Day!) comes from reader Lois, who shares a cool ride… Johnny Jet , February 14, 2020
Prepare for Demonstrations at 15+ U.S. Airports Tomorrow If you’re planning to fly in the U.S. tomorrow, take notice: At least 15 U.S. airports (so far) will host demonstrations led by airline catering workers, who are seeking action… Johnny Jet , February 13, 2020
Remember the United “Flat-Tire Rule” if You Miss a Connection on a Different Booking Last week, I shared a clever way to find cheap flights that I’d never posted before. Today, I thought I’d share another trick I’ve never shared, this time for use… Johnny Jet , February 11, 2020
New York Residents Are No Longer Eligible to Sign Up for Global Entry If you’re a New York resident and you like international travel, last week held bad news for you. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced on Thursday that New York… Johnny Jet , February 10, 2020
Don’t Forget to Check the Rims of Your Rental Car Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s reader tip comes from an anonymous reader, who shares another tip for anyone renting… Johnny Jet , February 7, 2020
You Can Travel Without a Passport on a “Closed-Loop Cruise” According to numbers cited by Newsweek, more than half of Americans don’t have a passport. Of course, you don’t need a passport to travel domestically, but a passport is a… Johnny Jet , February 6, 2020
Use These 2 Disinfecting Wipes to Fight Germs the Next Time You Travel Almost everyone I know is freaked out about novel coronavirus, myself included. In fact, I just canceled my round-the-world trip, which was supposed to begin in just over a week… Johnny Jet , February 5, 2020
How Knowing Where Airlines Are Adding Service Can Help You Find Cheaper Flights I’ve written often about the tricks I use to find cheap flights, most notably in this post. But I’ve never written about the one that Scott McCourtney of the Wall… Johnny Jet , February 5, 2020