My Advice Regarding the New Electronics Ban Big news today: Passengers traveling to the U.S. on non-stop flights from on any of nine airlines—Egypt Air, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways, Royal Jordanian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Qatar… Johnny Jet , March 21, 2017
Video: Amtrak Train Douses Passengers with Snow Have you seen this incredible video of an Amtrak train dousing passengers with snow in Rhinecliff, New York? It happened last week after snowstorm Stella dropped over 21 inches of snow… Johnny Jet , March 20, 2017
How to Reduce Your Chances of Losing This Item on a Plane Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s winter-themed tip comes from reader Karol, who says: “One of the most left behind… Johnny Jet , March 17, 2017
In These Countries, Camouflage Clothing Could Mean Jail Time I’ve never been a fan of camouflage clothing but I had no idea it was illegal to wear in many countries until reader Karol sent me this Cruise Critic thread…. Johnny Jet , March 16, 2017
Bring Extra Prescription Medication The U.S. State Department recently tweeted a great tip. If you’re going on a cruise (or any trip for that matter), make sure you have enough of your prescription medication(s) to… Johnny Jet , March 15, 2017
If You Don’t See Locals in the Water, Don’t Go in the Water Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Jan, who builds on last week’s swimming safety tip, saying:… Johnny Jet , March 10, 2017
This Trick Will Get Your Lost ID Returned to You More Quickly A friend of mine who works security at an airport recommends travelers put their cell phone number on the back of their licenses and passports. That way if you lose… Johnny Jet , March 9, 2017
Why You Shouldn’t Stack the Plates from Your In-Flight Meal My good buddy Ramsey Qubein—who travels more than anyone I know (you can follow him at @DailyTravelTips)—recently tweeted a great tip. He warned that if you’re eating an in-flight meal… Johnny Jet , March 8, 2017
Why It’s Safer to Open Your Car Door With This Hand I’d never thought of this tip until I read this article in Reader’s Digest. The “Dutch Reach” was created in the Netherlands and there’s even a safety advocacy group, DutchReach.org,… Johnny Jet , March 7, 2017
Why You Shouldn’t Make the Peace Sign When Taking Photos We all know by now not to share photos with important information, like airline ticket numbers or frequent flyer numbers (or boarding passes). But who knew “Posing for a picture while… Johnny Jet , March 6, 2017
Travelers Are Killing the Bahamian Swimming Pigs (and Harming Other Animals, Too) Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Tom, who says: “If you haven’t already seen this story,… Johnny Jet , March 3, 2017
How to Get Directly Through to an Airline’s Customer Service Center One of my friends recently contacted me and asked if I had any secret numbers to get through to United Airlines customer service. He said he was trying to rebook… Johnny Jet , March 1, 2017
Important Advice About Swimming in the Caribbean and Elsewhere I love to take a dip in the ocean when I travel somewhere exotic, but after growing up along the shore, living near the beach and traveling all over the… Johnny Jet , February 27, 2017
Another Way to Make Economy More Comfortable Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Walt S., who offered the following after seeing my presentation… Johnny Jet , February 24, 2017
How to Save Big Traveling From Airports to the City My buddy Lee Abbamonte (his website is LeeAbbamonte.com) posted a great tip on his Facebook page: “Just a friendly travel tip for New Yorkers or those traveling from Newark into Manhattan…. Johnny Jet , February 23, 2017