12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today
(This is a recurring post, updated daily with new information):
Wednesday, November 20
Yesterday’s TSA checkpoint numbers
TSA officers screened 1,881,761 people at airport checkpoints nationwide yesterday, November 19. One year ago on the same day: 2,647,461.
Winter weather alerts issued in Northeast as millions brace for storm packing snow, rain ahead of Thanksgiving
Winter weather alerts have been issued from the mid-Atlantic to the Northeast as the region gets set to be blasted by a powerful winter storm packing snow, heavy rain and strong winds just as millions of people prepare to travel ahead of the busy Thanksgiving holiday. Fox Weather
Costa Rica’s Liberia Airport crisis strands thousands until November 21st
The Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste, will remain closed until 6 a.m. on Thursday, November 21, due to ongoing runway issues, the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC) announced today. This extended closure of Costa Rica’s second-busiest airport continues to significantly impact flights and the tourism sector. Tico Times
Young Chinese are ditching planes to travel long distances by train and bus. Meet the ‘iron butt’ travelers
Lin En could have easily reached his destination in six hours had he caught a flight. But during a trip earlier this year, the 23-year-old opted for a bus ride that took three days to cross from Xinjiang, in China’s northwest, to Astana, Kazakhstan’s capital. Make no mistake. There was no premium in-bus entertainment, first-class dining or specially designed ergonomic seats on offer that made the ride particularly enjoyable. CNN
Fall has felt more like summer this year. It’s a sign of things to come
Summerlike warmth has been eating away at fall in the United States this year as the season continues to wither in a warming world. If you feel cheated out of crisp autumn weather this year, know you’re not alone. This fall is on pace to be one of, if not the warmest on record across the Lower 48, a CNN analysis of preliminary data from NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information shows. CNN
TSA intercepts loaded handgun found in flight crew member’s carry-on at DC-area airport
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, cited a member of an airline flight crew on Friday, after they were found to be in possession of a loaded handgun at one of the airport’s checkpoints. The TSA said in a news release that the female flight crew member, who has not been named, was carrying a 9 mm pistol that was loaded with nine bullets, including one in the chamber. WFIN Local News
Allegiant adds 44 new routes, 3 new cities in blockbuster expansion
Allegiant Air announced a blockbuster expansion Tuesday, rolling out 44 new routes and three entirely new destinations. The first of the new tranche of flights will begin in February, and Allegiant is offering introductory fares ranging from $39 to $79 on all the new routes, though they’re only available through Wednesday and for travel through July 25, 2025. As for the three new airports joining Allegiant’s route map, one is a little-known facility that might force even the staunchest AvGeeks to dust off their list of airport codes. The Points Guy
LAX’s automated people mover begins testing phase
LAX’s Automated People Mover has entered a new phase of testing that will bring train cars through the Central Terminal Area, which employees and guests can view starting Tuesday crossing over Sepulveda and Century boulevards. KNX News
Uber launches ‘XXL’ airport-only service worldwide
If you’ve ever wished you had more space for your luggage and all those extra gifts taking up space in your Uber, the company has some good news for you. Meet UberXXL – Uber’s newest airport-only service that gives riders access to more trunk space – perfect for all your extra baggage this holiday season. UberXXL is available now for rides to and from more than 60 airports worldwide, including 40 in the U.S. Fox 11
Airline issues apology after 100 passengers stranded in Thailand for over 80 hours
Nearly 100 passengers of an Air India flight to Delhi were stranded in Phuket, Thailand, for more than 80 hours due to repeated “technical issues”. Some of the frustrated travellers—who included children and elderly persons—voiced their grievances on social media, claiming insufficient communication and support from the airline. The Independent
Delta forecasts profit growth thanks to high-end travel and ‘resilient economy’
Delta Air Lines forecast revenue growth in the mid-single-digit percentage points next year, in line with analysts’ estimates. The carrier expects to expand capacity by no more than 4% year over year in 2025. Delta is the most profitable U.S. airline, but faces competition from rival United Airlines. NBC News
Delta CEO says Trump administration’s approach to regulation could be ‘breath of fresh air’
The U.S. Department of Transportation under Secretary Pete Buttigieg has issued a host of rules aimed at protecting consumers, some of which the airline industry has bristled at, including one this year that requires carriers to provide automatic cash refunds to travelers when an airline cancels a flight.Bastian said the industry has seen a “level of overreach” over the past four years. CNBC
FBI, Dallas PD join forces to investigate Southwest Airlines shooting
A spokesperson for FBI Dallas told NBC 5 that investigators have been back out in the neighborhood near the airport in the last 24 hours to look for more evidence, and have been speaking with witnesses. A Southwest Airlines flight headed toward Indianapolis was taxing for takeoff but instead was grounded by gunfire, after being hit by a bullet, according to officials. They said no one was hurt, and passengers deplaned and got on another flight. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Tuesday, November 19
Yesterday’s TSA checkpoint numbers
TSA officers screened 2,455,064 people at airport checkpoints nationwide yesterday, November 18. One year ago on the same day: 2,532,525.
Arthur Frommer (1929–2024)
Throughout his remarkable life, Arthur Frommer democratized travel, showing average Americans how anyone can afford to travel widely and better understand the world. He published the revolutionary Europe on 5 Dollars a Day, the first in the Frommer’s guidebook series that continues publication today; he was a prolific writer, TV and radio host, and speaker; and in 1997, he was the founding editor of Frommers.com, one of the world’s first digital travel information sites. Frommer’s
Denver mayor caught up in bizarre rental car meltdown
Renting a car at the airport isn’t always a perfect experience. Your rental car may not have been cleaned, you may run into hidden fees or unexpected charges or the agent may try to upsell you. But Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and dozens of other travelers ran into a different problem when they showed up to pick up their rental cars at the Syracuse, New York, airport this summer: all the employees of the Hertz rental car agency had “abandoned” their jobs, leaving Denver’s mayor and at least 20 other Hertz customers in an awkward position. CBS Colorado
Trump taps Fox’s Sean Duffy as transportation secretary
President-elect Trump has chosen Sean Duffy, a Fox News contributor and former GOP congressman, to head the Department of Transportation. A 2016 file photo of Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth. Hegseth has served in the National Guard and is now a Fox News host. If confirmed, he would be the least experienced defense secretary in American history. National Security What’s behind defense secretary pick Hegseth’s war on ‘woke’ In announcing the pick, Trump praised Duffy as a “respected voice and communicator” in a post on Truth Social. Duffy represented his native Wisconsin in the U.S. House of Representatives for eight years. He’s worked as a contributor at Fox News since 2020, and hosted The Bottom Line on the Fox Business Network since 2023. NPR
‘Miracle on the Hudson’ First Officer retires
Jeff Skiles has retired from American Airlines after a decades-long flying career. Skiles is best known as the first officer on US Airways flight 1549, which landed in the Hudson River in 2009. While Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger retired from US Airways in 2010, Skiles continued flying at US Airways and later American Airlines when the two airlines merged in 2013. Most recently, Skiles was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner captain for American. AirlineGeeks.com
Riders Trapped Mid-Air For Hours On OC Theme Park Ride
Thrill seekers were stuck mid-air Monday — with two eventually taken to the hopspital — after the Sol Spin ride at Knott’s Berry Farm malfunctioned with people on board. Patch
Shake Shack will soon be served on Delta flights. But there’s a catch.
Shake Shack fans may soon have a new favorite airline, with Delta Air Lines serving up the restaurant chain’s burgers on flights out of Boston beginning in December. The partnership kicks off on Dec. 1, and will only be available on flights out of Boston. Delta said it has plans to serve Shake Shack burgers on additional flights in other U.S. markets throughout 2025. CBS News
Egypt exposes travel blogger for lying about airport, provides video evidence
…not actually, but that’s what the airport seems to think it’s doing. Last week I wrote about how I consider Cairo International Airport (CAI) to be the worst major airport in the world. That’s just my opinion, and I shared the reasons that I feel that way. As it turns out, the government of Egypt isn’t happy about that, with this apparently having made headlines in Egypt, and the Minister of Aviation calling my claims baseless, and even threatening to take legal action against me for spreading misinformation. One Mile at a Time
Parking in Las Vegas: What you need to know
For visitors who use their own cars to get to Las Vegas or rent a car when they arrive, parking fees have become ubiquitous since MGM Resorts International began instituting them in 2016. Prices to park at major Strip resorts have since risen substantially, but there are both benefits and ways to work around them. Rates for self-parking generally start at $18 to $20 for the first day, regardless of the amount of time parked. Valet parking, when it is available, is more expensive, and tipping (at least $2 to $5 each interaction with a valet runner) is suggested. Guests staying at the hotel typically pay a lesser rate. Higher fees can be expected for weekends and special events. Travel Weekly
The five under-the-radar travel destinations the UN says you should visit
As a year of travel that was marked largely by overtourism protests in Barcelona, Oaxaca and Venice draws to a close, the appeal of offbeat vacations continues to grow. To wit, consider these spots you’ve likely never heard of: secluded Graciosa Island on the Azores, the remote fishing village Roches Noires in northeastern Mauritius, or mountainous Wukirsari, Indonesia, 270 miles east of Jakarta. They’re among the 55 small, rural escapes around the world that earned a spot in the 2024 edition of UN Tourism’s “Best Tourism Villages.” The list of winning destinations, previewed exclusively by Bloomberg News, was released on Nov. 14 at the organization’s Executive Council meeting in Cartagena, Colombia. Bloomberg
Berlin’s beat goes quiet as techno clubs close their doors
The Watergate nightclub, on the banks of the River Spree in Berlin, has boomed out the hypnotic beats of drum machines for decades. But in a few weeks the music will fade out for good. With its views of the river and the Oberbaumbrücke, Berlin’s famous, castle-like bridge, the club could be redeveloped as a luxury apartment block after it permanently closes its doors at the end of the year. The Times
‘You can live like a king’ by retiring in Europe, says CFP—but make these 3 moves first
There’s a vast and complicated industry around planning for life in retirement, but if you’re thinking about how you can call it quits earlier or live more luxuriously when you do retire, the calculus can be remarkably simple. “The big knob you can turn is cost of living,” says Tommy Sikes, a certified financial planner and founder of Traveltirement, where he highlights affordable homes in France and Italy through a newsletter and social media channels. CNBC
Monday, November 18
Yesterday’s TSA checkpoint numbers
TSA officers screened 2,661,063 people at airport checkpoints nationwide yesterday, November 17. One year ago on the same day: 2,608,680.
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy amid growing losses and debt
Spirit Airlines said Monday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with losses, growing debt and a failed merger during the post-pandemic travel lull. The company said in a stock market statement that it had secured a prearranged deal with bondholders that includes $300 million in financing to keep it afloat, with the business planning to end its bankruptcy in the first quarter of 2025. NBC News
Record 80 million Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving holiday
Americans are expected to set a new record for Thanksgiving travel, with nearly 80 million to hit the roads, catch flights and board cruises over the holiday period, travel group AAA said on Monday. About 1.7 million more people will travel this year from Tuesday, Nov. 26 to Monday, Dec. 2, compared to a similar period in 2023. Reuters
Norovirus outbreak on cruise leads to over 100 passengers demanding compensation
Over 100 holidaymakers are seeking compensation from P&O Cruises after a norovirus outbreak left passengers ill and isolated in their cabins. Claims for compensation have been submitted on behalf of 115 passengers who booked a holiday aboard P&O Cruises’ Ventura and were taken ill on various separate cruise holidays, mainly between April and June 2024. The Independent
Snow to slam US as winter storms to wreak havoc ahead of Thanksgiving travel
A powerful winter storm is set to blast portions of the U.S. with heavy snow, cold temperatures, strong winds and rain just as millions of people across the country prepare to travel for Thanksgiving. The first widespread winter storm of the season is actually the second in a pair of storms set to sweep across the U.S. this week. Fox Weather
Newark Airport delays from FAA staffing shortages a concern as holiday travel season approaches
Hundreds of delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday resulted from staffing issues. According to data from FlightAware, as of 11 p.m., Newark had nearly 400 delays. Some flights were delayed as much as two hours because air traffic control was short-staffed. CBS New York
Pittsburgh International Airport modernization: Airlines, rental car customers to see rates soar
Fees for Pittsburgh International Airport airlines and rental car customers are taking off next year to help pay for a $1.57 billion terminal modernization. The carriers will be hit with a 29.2% hike in the cost per enplanement, while travelers and others who rent cars are facing a whopping 33.3% jump in a customer facility charge, the second increase in five years. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Oregon’s largest ski resort sees earliest opening in 26 years
Oregon’s largest ski resort, Mt. Bachelor, has made history with its earliest opening day in 26 years. Located just 30 minutes from Bend, the resort boasts more than 4,300 skiable acres and has already accumulated over 40 inches of snowfall this season. With an additional 5 feet of snow forecast in the next 10 days, winter sports enthusiasts are thrilled. Fox Weather
Forty rare animals stuffed in a trolley bag found in India airport, two arrested
In a major attempt to traffic exotic wildlife, customs officials at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport rescued 40 rare and endangered animals being smuggled into India, according to a report in The Times of India. The seized animals included baby American alligators and a rare Albino bat, which are said to be exotic animals. Hindustan Times
Cuba travel has fresh challenges after disasters
Political hurdles have long hampered Cuba tourism, but recent challenges related to aging infrastructure and natural disasters have created a fresh wave of headwinds for the Caribbean destination. Jesus Noguera, a Havana-based tour operator and founder of Cuba Careo Tours, called the last month one of “the worst times for the tourism industry in Cuba” in recent memory, following two hurricanes, an earthquake and power grid issues, including a nationwide blackout on Oct. 18. Travel Weekly
Company behind proposed overnight train between L.A. and S.F. hires firm to design trains
A company looking to use existing tracks to provide luxury overnight train trips between Los Angeles and the Bay Area has announced another crucial step toward the project becoming a reality. On Tuesday, Dreamstar Lines, a Newport Beach-based transit startup, announced it had hired a design firm to create initial concepts for its rail car interiors and exteriors. KTLA
Traveling for a Cuddle, or More, at European Sex Parties
Olivia and her husband were on a romantic getaway. The couple had been finding it hard to “do anything spicy at home at all,” she said, what with their two teenage children around and the dirty laundry piling up. Escaping for a weekend in Venice at the end of the city’s annual carnival, in February, seemed like the perfect way to reconnect. But instead of a gondola ride or a canal-side dinner, their itinerary revolved around a masquerade ball and, possibly, sex with strangers. The New York Times
Smugglers caught with juvenile Komodo dragon in underwear at South Korea airport
A smuggling ring attempting to secretly bring endangered exotic species, including the Komodo dragon, into South Korea was apprehended by customs authorities. The group wrapped a young Komodo dragon, measuring about 50cm (19.6 inches), in cloth and concealed it in underwear. Baby snakes were also curled up and hidden in cigarette boxes. Incheon Airport Customs announced on Thursday that 14 individuals, including suspects identified as A and B, were referred to prosecutors without detention for violating customs laws. South China Morning Post
Sunday, November 17
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Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines plane as it prepares to depart from Dallas airport
Dallas police are investigating after a Southwest Airlines flight was struck by a bullet as it was preparing to depart from Dallas Love Field Airport in Texas Friday evening, authorities said. The bullet apparently struck the right side of the plane just under the flight deck as the plane was taxiing for takeoff from Dallas to Indianapolis just before 10 p.m., according to Southwest Airlines. CNN
American Airlines plane performs ‘expedited climb’ to avoid mountain in Hawaii
An American Airlines flight had to “perform an expedited climb” in order to avoid a mountain during a routine departure out of Hawaii on Wednesday. The plane had just departed from Honolulu International Airport and was on its way to Los Angeles International Airport. ABC News
Airbus A380 flew for 300 hours with tool left inside engine
An Airbus A380 operated by Australian airline Qantas clocked over 290 hours of flight time despite a tool having been left inside one of its engines, according to a report from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.… The meter-long nylon turning tool was used during an inspection of the left outer engine’s intermediate-pressure compressor on December 6 of last year, during a three-day routine maintenance check at Los Angeles Airport (LAX). The Register
New York to launch $9 Manhattan congestion charge in January
New York plans to revive a $9 congestion mitigation charge for driving in Manhattan starting in January that the state indefinitely put on hold earlier this year, Governor Kathy Hochul said on Thursday. New York City’s congestion pricing program, the first of its kind in the United States, was initially to have charged a toll of $15 during daytime hours for passenger vehicles driving in Manhattan south of 60th Street starting on June 30. Shortly before that date, however, Hochul put the plan on hold indefinitely, citing high inflation and a desire not to discourage commuters and tourists. Reuters
Tropical Storm Sara dumps more than 20 inches of rain on parts of Honduras
Tropical Storm Sara is unleashing heavy rainfall in northeastern Honduras, with life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides anticipated through the weekend. Nearly 20 inches of rain had already fallen in parts of Honduras as of Friday morning with more to come. CNN
Spirit Airlines moves toward bankruptcy filing after Frontier drops merger bid
Spirit Airlines SAVE -5.29%decrease; red down pointing triangle is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection after merger talks with Frontier Airlines ULCC -0.74%decrease; red down pointing triangle broke down, according to people familiar with the matter. The Florida-based budget airline is in advanced discussions with bondholders to hammer out a bankruptcy plan that would have support from a majority of creditors, as it struggles with mounting losses and looming debt maturities. Spirit is preparing a bankruptcy filing within weeks, the people said. WSJ
San Francisco wins order blocking Oakland’s airport from using ‘San Francisco’ name
A U.S. judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the Port of Oakland from using “San Francisco” in the Oakland airport’s name, finding the name change would likely cause consumer confusion and harm the city of San Francisco. U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas Hixson said in the decision that changing the name of Metropolitan Oakland International Airport in nearby Oakland to “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport” would likely mislead consumers into thinking it is connected with San Francisco. Reuters
FAA bans U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti after planes hit by suspected gunfire
The Federal Aviation Administration has banned U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti after two planes were hit by suspected gunfire. The FAA said Tuesday that the ban will last 30 days and is due to safety risks and “ongoing security instability” in Haiti. U.S. aircraft can fly through Haiti’s airspace as long as they are above 10,000 feet, the FAA said. WSJ
American Airlines loses Northeast Alliance appeal
A federal appeals court has upheld the 2023 decision that broke up the Northeast Alliance between American Airlines and JetBlue in Boston and the New York area. American filed the appeal last December in an effort to preserve the right to enter into future partnerships similar in nature to the Northeast Alliance. JetBlue decided not to appeal the ruling, focusing instead on its now-failed attempt to win antitrust approval to acquire Spirit Airlines. Travel Weekly
Disney Cruise ship rescues 4 people off sinking catamaran in Bermuda
A Disney Cruise Line ship rescued four people from a sinking catamaran in Bermuda on Sunday. The 50-foot catamaran, called the Serenity, was about 230 miles off the coast of Bermuda when a gasket failure in the escape hatch caused the vessel to begin taking on water. After the passengers called for help, the Coast Guard issued a broadcast. ABC News
18 United Airlines passengers sickened from suspected food poisoning during Tokyo-bound flight
Several United Airlines passengers traveling between Guam and Tokyo on Friday were confronted with an unwanted surprise after becoming ill during a flight to Tokyo. While the exact origins of the illness are still unknown, Japanese authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the outbreak. SimpleFlying
Officials and lawmakers push for more government transparency on UFOs
Three retired military veterans testified Wednesday at a House hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena – commonly known as UFOs – warning that the sightings are a national security problem and that the government has been too secretive about them. A House Oversight subcommittee convened Wednesday’s hearing on UFOs, as the lawmakers who pushed for the hearing are calling for the government to be more forthcoming about the unidentified anomalous phenomena. CNN Politics
Alaska Airlines plane loses tire after takeoff and continues cross-country flight to LAX
Would you feel safe on an aircraft that had blown out a tire right after takeoff? For the 175 passengers and six crew members aboard Alaska Airlines flight 309 on Thursday evening, they didn’t have a choice. JohnnyJet.com
Saturday, November 16
Yesterday’s TSA checkpoint numbers
TSA officers screened TSA DOESN’T UPDATE ON WEEKENDS people at airport checkpoints nationwide yesterday, November 15. One year ago on the same day: 2,550,045.
Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines plane as it prepares to depart from Dallas airport
Dallas police are investigating after a Southwest Airlines flight was struck by a bullet as it was preparing to depart from Dallas Love Field Airport in Texas Friday evening, authorities said. The bullet apparently struck the right side of the plane just under the flight deck as the plane was taxiing for takeoff from Dallas to Indianapolis just before 10 p.m., according to Southwest Airlines. CNN
‘This is crazy’: Frontier Airlines gate agent refuses boarding to U.S. Navy sailor unless he pays her
There’s a long list of reasons why I will not be flying Frontier Airlines anytime soon and the latest example should make everyone feel the same way. The ultra low-cost carrier is known for offering super cheap fares but then making the money back (and then some!) with a laundry list of ancillary fees. The most outrageous fee is charging up to $100 for putting a carry-on bag in the overhead bin. JohnnyJet.com
Woman vanishes after brief layover at LAX en route to New York
I’m not sure what to make of this story because not everything seems to be adding up. However, ABC News is reporting that “a 30-year-old woman from Maui has gone missing after flying into Los Angeles a week ago and her family is asking the public for help finding her. Hannah Kobayashi was supposed to continue to New York after just a brief layover at Los Angeles International Airport. But she apparently missed that connecting flight. JohnnyJet.com
After cellphone caught fire on Southwest plane, passengers at Denver airport say there was panic, shouting
More than 100 passengers on a Southwest Airlines plane feared for their lives on Friday at Denver International Airport after a cellphone battery caught fire inside the cabin. The morning flight was heading out of Concourse C and about to take off when the chaos erupted. Acrid smoke poured from the burning phone, leading some of the 108 passengers on Flight 3316 to panic. CBS News
American tourist arrested over defacing of Japanese shrine
Tokyo police arrested a 65-year-old American man Wednesday on suspicion of property damage after he allegedly carved letters into the wooden pillar of a torii gate at the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward. The suspect, identified as Steve Lee Hayes, whose address and occupation are unknown, has admitted to the allegations. He reportedly admitted that he “wrote his family members’ names.” The Japan Times
Machu Picchu tourist prompts nationwide backlash for spreading ashes
What’s worse than desecrating someone’s remains? Desecrating something with their remains. A tourist “urned” the ire of cultural preservationists after she was spotted sprinkling a loved one’s ashes at Peru’s Machu Picchu. The clip was originally posted to TikTok by Peruvian tour operator IncaGo Expeditions but was taken down amid the fierce backlash. NY Post
New Zealand may start charging visitors to iconic tourist sites
New Zealand is considering charging visitors to some of the country’s most iconic destinations in an effort to conserve them. The government is seeking feedback on charging both domestic and foreign visitors to five iconic tourist sites, which collectively receive 2.6 million people a year. The Independent
The world’s longest-range, single-aisle plane is poised to shake up transatlantic travel
It’s the new Airbus A321XLR — the XLR is for “Xtra Long Range” — and it just made its inaugural flight with Spain’s Iberia airline on Thursday, with a hop from Madrid to Boston. Iberia’s 182-seat plane is the world’s longest-range single-aisle commercial aircraft, with a range of up to 4,700 nautical miles (a little over 5,400 miles). CNN
‘We are not Disneyland’: Outrage in Rome over Airbnb ‘gladiator’ battles at the Colosseum
The ancient Colosseum in Rome has witnessed some historic battles, with toga-clad crowds once packing the gigantic venue to watch gladiators slug it out against opponents including lions and baboons. But, apparently, its fighting days aren’t over. The 2,000-year-old venue is now the scene of a new epic clash — one that is emblematic of Italy’s current struggle to balance its surging post-Covid tourism industry with the needs of locals who feel under siege as their towns and cities become unlivable tourist playgrounds. CNN
Connecticut financier killed in domestic assault at luxurious Irish hotel
A local financier was killed in an apparent domestic incident at an Irish hotel this week, according to police and published reports. John McGowan, 66, a New Canaan resident and Greenwich native, was killed Tuesday at the Ballyfin Demesne, a hotel in County Laois, about 60 miles southwest of Dublin, according to local police and published reports. His son, Henry McGowan, 30, a New York resident, has been charged in his murder, according to the New York Times and other media reports. Stamford Advocate
New menu items coming to Disneyland for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure grand opening
New foods and themed merchandise are coming to Tiana’s Palace at Disneyland to celebrate the grand opening of the park’s newest attraction, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. New menu items will be available beginning on Nov. 15. Here’s what fans can expect: KTLA
Mariah Carey holiday bars open across the US: Where to find them and what to expect
The night had just started and there was already a line to take photos with Mariah Carey. Technically it was just a cutout, but even the PVC board version of the “Queen of Christmas” was enough to cause a stir among guests at Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Holiday Bar at Virgin Hotels Nashville. Attendees squeezed into a red and gold photo station – where the singer’s image stood posing in front of a wreath adorned with pinecones – to capture the moment. USA Today
Friday, November 15
Yesterday’s TSA checkpoint numbers
TSA officers screened 2,561,963 people at airport checkpoints nationwide yesterday, November 14. One year ago on the same day: 2,550,045.
Alaska Airlines plane loses tire after takeoff and continues cross-country flight to LAX
Would you feel safe on an aircraft that had blown out a tire right after takeoff? For the 175 passengers and six crew members aboard Alaska Airlines flight 309 on Thursday evening, they didn’t have a choice. JohnnyJet.com
American Airlines plane performs ‘expedited climb’ to avoid mountain in Hawaii
An American Airlines flight had to “perform an expedited climb” in order to avoid a mountain during a routine departure out of Hawaii on Wednesday. The plane had just departed from Honolulu International Airport and was on its way to Los Angeles International Airport. ABC News
Airbus A380 flew for 300 hours with tool left inside engine
An Airbus A380 operated by Australian airline Qantas clocked over 290 hours of flight time despite a tool having been left inside one of its engines, according to a report from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.… The meter-long nylon turning tool was used during an inspection of the left outer engine’s intermediate-pressure compressor on December 6 of last year, during a three-day routine maintenance check at Los Angeles Airport (LAX). The Register
Hundreds of hotel workers go on strike at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip
Hundreds of hotel workers at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip went on strike just before dawn Friday after a long and highly publicized fight for a new contract. The strike at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas marks the first open-ended strike in 22 years for the Culinary Workers Union, the largest labor union in Nevada, with about 60,000 members. AP
New York to launch $9 Manhattan congestion charge in January
New York plans to revive a $9 congestion mitigation charge for driving in Manhattan starting in January that the state indefinitely put on hold earlier this year, Governor Kathy Hochul said on Thursday. New York City’s congestion pricing program, the first of its kind in the United States, was initially to have charged a toll of $15 during daytime hours for passenger vehicles driving in Manhattan south of 60th Street starting on June 30. Shortly before that date, however, Hochul put the plan on hold indefinitely, citing high inflation and a desire not to discourage commuters and tourists. Reuters
Tropical Storm Sara dumps more than 20 inches of rain on parts of Honduras
Tropical Storm Sara is unleashing heavy rainfall in northeastern Honduras, with life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides anticipated through the weekend. Nearly 20 inches of rain had already fallen in parts of Honduras as of Friday morning with more to come. CNN
CBP at LAX intercepts record number of highly destructive pests in cut flowers
It has been a busy year for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists assigned to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). They are the frontline in protecting America’s vital agriculture resources from foreign harmful pests, animal and plants diseases and bioterrorism. Since November 2023, CBP agriculture specialists have intercepted a significant number of “first in the nation” “first in the port” invasive pests arriving in shipments of fresh cut flowers from Colombia, India, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, and Tanzania. HS Today
Miami-bound flight makes U-turn back to Europe following severe turbulence
A flight bound for Miami made it over five hours into its journey before making a sudden U-turn at the Canadian border after experiencing severe turbulence. The Scandinavian Airlines flight SK957 took off from Stockholm at around midday on Thursday, 14 November and was due to land in Miami at 5.45pm local time, but the plane never reached its destination. The Independent
I’m an FDA food expert – how to avoid stomach bugs when flying
Jetting off on vacation or a business trip, the last thing you want is a stomach virus. But a food safety expert told DailyMail.com that could be the reality for hundreds of airplane passengers if they don’t be careful about what they consume while in the skies. Daily Mail
California man loses life savings, owes more than $30,000 in taxes after scam
A Concord man who once professionally assisted people with security became the victim of a scam himself, losing his life savings. Now on top of it, he anticipates owing more than $30,000 in taxes as a result of the scam. The perpetrators took advantage of this victim’s sense of right and wrong, convincing him that his computer had been hacked and used for illegal activities. They had lots of proof and posed as federal law enforcement. At one point, even involving unsuspecting couriers who may have been rideshare drivers as part of the scam. It all fell apart though when a CVS employee more than 400 miles away in Huntington Beach, California had a feeling something wasn’t right. ABC7 San Francisco
Rays to play home games at Yankees spring training park
The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees’ nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field, Rays executives told The Associated Press. Stuart Sternberg, the Rays’ principal owner, said in an interview that Steinbrenner Field in Tampa is the best fit for the team and its fanbase. At about 11,000 seats, it’s also the largest of the spring training sites in Florida. AP News
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I have searched your site but can find nothing on the refund policy at Air France which recently sent out a letter to customers announcing an extension of the policy until 30 September 2021.
How good is this promise by Air France? Is there fine print travelers should know about?
I received an email this morning from a friend who knows that I have stopped reading your news letter due to you “political comments”. He informed me that several others must have felt as I do and wrote to you stating their positions regarding your “Political Comments” regarding the attack on the Capital. We use to live in a country that allowed and encouraged open debate and discussion. Unfortunately, today we live an America where this is not allowed. Your comments on the Capital were the result of either your closed mine or your inability to receive the facts due to the major news sources blocking and presenting only one side of the issue. I know you do not like President Trump – this is something I should not know about you, but it does not allow you to provide only one side of a story as the “Truth”. I hope you will give this and the other comments you have received on this subject full consideration as you continue to publish your newsletter. I am willing to give you a second chance – Good Luck. Don’t blow it.
Its his blog..he can say whatever he wants..if you don’t like it…move on
He doesn’t need your validation nor your threat to not read the blog. Just don’t do it if you don’t want to . And it’s closed “mind” not mine.
The evidence of truth for the January 6 riots is in all the footage especially the sound. That’s all one needs to hear and see.
Where is the Map App Every Traveler should have? I’ve looked through your site and not seen it. Thanks.
Hi! Sorry. I forgot to highlight it. It was under Friday’s tip but the direct link is
https://johnnyjet.com/the-map-app-every-traveler-needs-to-download-now/
No android version? Boooooo!
Looks like there is. From a reader
On Android:
• Press and hold the power and volume down buttons at the same time.
• Screenshot (full screen) will be saved to the “Screenshots” folder
The process may vary if you have a more ‘skinned Android phone (Samsung, etc.).
I have read the whole thing looking for the map and never found it. This has happened before. When you put a clickbait headline on your email please let us find it when we click through.
Hi! Sorry. I forgot to highlight it. It was under Friday’s tip but the direct link is
https://johnnyjet.com/the-map-app-every-traveler-needs-to-download-now/
Thanks for sharing your tips with us.
5,800 people getting COVID after vaccinations is a ridiculously small number – .005 percent. And the vaccines were never “bulletproof”, it’s always been known that they are about 90% effective according to the manufacturers. This is the kind of statistical b.s. that serves to keep people needlessly afraid when the situation nationally is significantly improving.
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Amazing guide…. Thanks for sharing this wonderful article.
I agree with B Manoogian. Keep politics out of Johnny Jet.
Great Information , Thanks For haring such a informative blogs.
I value and appreciate this newsletter’s comments about the January 6, 2021 attack on our Capital. Hundreds of hours of video taken by hundreds of people, including those involved in the attack themselves, show just what happened. There is no legitimate doubt and no room for speculation. I am a patriot and will never, ever, forget the lawlessness of that day and the cries to “Hang Mike Pence” and “Kill Pelosi.” For now, we can only debate who was behind the attack, but eventually we will know, thanks to the bipartisan House investigation.
Johnny Jet has every right to state the facts in *his* own newsletter. There is no requirement for him to give voice or space to any perspective. If there were such a requirement, Fox News would not exist. If you benefit from the information in this newsletter – which you get for free – you can endure an occasional comment with which you disagree. Big deal. It’s not like you’re being maced or hit with bear spray, or being crushed between doors, while trying to protect the Capital and *all* our elected representatives. It’s not like you risked your own life to protect our elected politicians, then were badly treated by half of them, who even denied anything happened. It’s not like you were driven to suicide by these terrible events, like four officers were.
Thanks, Johnny!
This is a good list of things that are rarely found on regular travel checklists.
Especially now, we are planning our corporate trip to the anniversary of our company, so it was very interesting to read your article!
WorkTime team
So TSA processed 1.6 M travelers yesterday, without a single suicide bomber. In fact, I don’t recall the last time they had a suicide bomber.
Perhaps the Government should have used TSA to process Afghanistan travelers, instead of the Taliban.
I have a question about VeriFLY… I understand how to input my personal information, but I don’t know how to upload my travel info or vaccine or test info and I can not locate anyplace with steps to help. American Airlines and British Air both keep sending emails to sign up, but I no instructions on how to connect the flights. Can you help?
Many thanks
Ann
Hi Ann,
Try this post https://onemileatatime.com/verifly/
The wife and I are flying away for 5 weeks on back to back OAT trips to Sicily and Turkey early next week. Got our Covid vaccination booster shots thanks to your tip and our flu shots as well. Also our KN95’s. Wish us luck!
Doug Lock – a few blocks east of you.
Good luck! Let me know how it goes
I’m looking for a job stop trip from Ontario CA to Boise Id. I checked Expedia which showed non of the major airlines having a non-stop. How do I find the odd named smaller airlines to see if they have the flight? All I could think of is Jet Blue and Spirit and they didn’t have it. Thanks.
Try Avelo
I can no longer read your articles because of the constant pop ups that won’t go away and just lead from one pop up to another. The stable ones between articles were manageable, these other invasive species are infuriating. Also trying to hit that little “x” the size of a pin head is impossible on a phone screen, tiny. I will unsubscribe if this continues. What’s the point, teaser titles I can’t get to open without playing duck hunt with the ads.
Hi Lonn,
Thank you for bringing this to my attention. We don’t have pop up ads just the newsletter signup once every 30 days. There is also a small video player at the bottom and the X is in the upper right. I can see if they can make it bigger.
In January I sent you comments regarding your politics getting in the way of your impartial reviews and reporting. At that time I told you that I had stopped reading you newsletter because of you political comments, but I had been told by several friends that you had changed and this was no longer happening. I have been enjoying your newsletter since. Well that all changed in mid-November when you posted a special review on the sale of the Trump Hotel in Washington DC. In this article you tell of your special tour of this INFAMOUS hotel. You went on to say “The hotel is arguably one of the most beautiful hotels in the United States”. Why is it that you wait until Trump is selling this hotel that you tell of your wonderful visit and this beautiful hotel? It looks to me that once again your political leanings have entered into your reviews and once again I am out of here. Just how many other GREAT hotels are out there that you will not report on because the owners have political views contrary to yours? Or how many average hotels get superb reviews because you agree with the political leaning of the owners. I feel sorry for you and anyone else that puts politics above the truth and honest reporting.
Canadians flying from Bellingham to Las Vegas by Allegiant Air, will we be required to show a negative Covid test for this flight? Does TSA require same? Thank you.
Flying to the USA does require a negative test but not within the USA
Hi Johnny Jet,
Love your newsletter. Since you are featuring opinions from Bill Gates, it might we a good idea to watch this to get a perspective that about 35% or more of Americans have of his opinions:
https://www.bitchute.com/video/yJ3AP778FuPR/
Hi Johnny, Great for informing and sharing us 12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today. As going back to be a traveler. I want to know on what new in traveling so that I’ll thankful I found this. Keep sharing and keep it up.
Hey Johnny,
Just wondering, TSA officers screened 1,200,580 yesterday, Same number a week ago and 2019?????
Good catch! I will fix. It’s 1,059,741
Love your newsletter, Johnny! Do you have a source that you recommend for reviews or ratings of international airports? I have found a few websites, but there either have ratings based on very few reviews, or they seem very outdated.
Thanks! They’re all pretty bias but this is the most popular one https://skytraxratings.com/a-z-of-airport-ratings
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thanks for an amazing blog.
Johnny,
You have some good information on your website. I have been reading your 12 things in travel section for several years. Your suggested items for travel have been very helpful.
Unfortunately, it appears that you just can’t help including politics into your blog.
Your dislike for President Trump has no place in a travel blog if you want to keep 50% of your audience.
Just a Thought
Hi Johnny,
Recently, you posted something about United extending their ETCs that were scheduled to expire 12/31/22 to 12/31/2023. I have 5 from a cancelled quarantine period wedding, but haven’t received notice from United. I tried finding your post or something on United’s site that would verify the extension, but can’t. Can you point me in the right direction? If I can’t, I have to start booking travel quickly! Thank you!
You sure it was me? Can’t even remember but I know Delta extended theirs and I wrote about it
Thank you for this informative article! I hope all travelers could read this wonderful article of yours.
Hi Johnny! Traveling around the globe is very beautiful but now a days have a little changes because of the changes of flight ticket increases due to the economic sustainability. But when you touch down to your destinations, it’s priceless and the beauty of the places is exquisite. Thank you for sharing this blog. I remember those days. Keep sharing!
Crime in Philadelphia has soared with Larry Krasner as the DA. Refuses to prosecute criminals, refuses to support the police and thus more crime, more death and in general lawlessness. Put blame for the rise in crime in Philie wear it belongs, it belongs to “communist” DA Larry Krasner.
More detail here: https://www.heritage.org/crime-and-justice/commentary/meet-larry-krasner-the-rogue-prosecutor-wreaking-havoc-philadelphia
I signed up for program to get Global Entry appointment faster.
I was delighted to get a few messages this AM about possible dates in next few weeks (GREAT!)
I clicked on desirable date
It took me to LOGIN.gov and I completed some non-related comments re: date I had chosen (July 27). [IS IT CORRECT THAT I SHOULD GO TO THIS SITE?. I DIDNT SEEM TO HAVE OPTIONS)
When I left that page the process dropped
I got no feedback about the date I had chosen and when I went back to the email, it was still there. I don’t feel that johnnyjet has advanced my cause.
Please explain. Should I have done anything differently. Thanks David Fleischer
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Hi Johnny, I’d really appreciate more posts like this. Being updated on recent news is something I’m not too good at so I enjoy posts like this that keep big scoops compact and neat. Thanks a lot, Johnny.
Be careful when posting TSA numbers. Very often, the same number is posted for 2019 and pre-pandemic. It happened in newsletter of July 16.
Good catch! I just fixed it
Very detailed post
My mom is 94 today also. They were made of good stock back in those days! I’m sending up prayers for your dad’s recovery and health ?
That’s AMAZING! HBD to your mom. Thank you for the prayers
Where can I find tour informtion for Portugal, would like togo to Lourdes next year with my wife and sister in-law.
Johnny, why am I suddenly getting a pop-up asking me to sign in with my email when I’m reading your weekly newsletter? It’s never happened before…
Sorry for the delay. Are you still getting it?
If you have any information about the Westjet proposed pilots strike we would like to hear about it pls. Also what are our options should our flight be cancelled due to such a strike? Our options are different in Canada and do not have the same rules as U.S.A and often not clear.
Many thanks for your wonderful information
Love your newsletters but I used the TA you recommend for cruising and was very disappointed. He was supposed to issue a $200 OBC and it never showed up. I sent an email a week before we left and he never responded. I called and he was out of the office. No out of office reply to email or an emergency contact by phone when we wasn’t available.
It was our first cruise and we loved it but I would recommend this agent.
I’m sorry to hear this. I will email him to find out what happened.
Well that’s true, it’s better to use the companion fare on more expensive tickets. I was trying to say that long flights are not necessarily more expensive. Short flights can be expensive too. It really depends on the cities you fly between and when you book.
I think that it is interesting that oversized people think that airlines should offer then free seats. Perhaps the airlines could do what the cruise ships do which is offer seats at 150% similar as to what cruise lines do for singles. (I really don’t think that there is an easy answer to this question, This proposal opens a pandoras box of issues – I suspect that a lot of people can think of why they might benefit from an extra free seat, e.g. people flying with babies/small children; people flying with medical equipment; people flying with service animals; people working; etc.)
On the issue of cruise ships, I often feel not appreciated as a cruiser because not only do I often have to pay 150% but the single rooms that are available to single cruisers are often on the lowest deck with no balcony/veranda (with very few exceptions) and often at a higher rate.
Such a great article! Thanks for sharing.
Hello –
I just read the article titled “Woman in tears after being blocked from luxury cruise due to little known rule”. After reading this, I am still not clear as to why she was denied to board. It says something about an invalid issue date. What is an “invalid issue date”. How can you have a valid passport with an expiration date 7 months in the future if the Passport has an “invalid issue date”? Please explain.
Thanks
I wasn’t clear either.
What’s your recommended VPN
Why would anyone care about yesterday’s TSA numbers? This is silly.
A lot of people do. Shows how the economy is doing especially for the airlines.
TSA numbers of no value. Who cares?
On Sunday, July 14, 2024 you wrote –“Crazy times and as former President Obama said on Threads, “There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy.” I assume this is in reference to the assassination attempt on President Trump. Your HATE for the former President has been clear for many years, but never cleared that in this paragraph. You refused to mention President Trump’s name and do what all decent people have done – thanked God for his survival and hope him a rapid recovery. An innocent member of the crowd was killed and 2 others put in the hospital with critical injuries. You make no mention of this.
It has been clear for a long time throughout your newsletter that you have very left leaning views that skew what should be forthright reporting, but never more evident that in this short article.
I feel so sorry for your wife and children who must live with your hate.
“TRUMP’S PLANE GROUNDED AFTER EMERGENCY LANDING—NOW HE’S FLYING JEFFERY EPSTEIN’S JET”. Jeffery Epstein died 5 years ago, almost to the day, therefore could not be the current owner of this jet. If you want to play that game, I am sure you have flown on air craft owned, leased, or occupied by notorious individuals and in a timeframe much less than 5 years. What exactly does that have to do with improving my traveling experience? How do you know where Trump is obtaining the funds to repair his regular air craft? According to most independent financial reviewers, Trump’s current net worth is approximately $7.5 Billion. What does any of this have to do with travel?
Your headline is obviously false and also misleading. Instead of printing an accurate headline that Trump was flying an aircraft formally owned by Jeffery Epstein, as the “HONEST” media has done, you went for the jugular knowing you were providing false information to your readers.
Your hatred for Trump is so strong you are going to destroy what you have worked so hard to build. Do you know anything about Michael Jordans political views? I think not. As Mr. Jordan often says, “I never discuss my political leanings – both Republicans and Democrats by shoes”.
So, you hate Donald J. Trump. Partisan politics does not belong in a Travel News Letter. Keep this up and you will end up like your friend and idol – Leo Laporte. His politics have driven him out of the radio business and now out of a studio and into his attic, for his Podcasts. You can look forward to the same.
Creditability is paramount in all business – especially yours. Your have lost a great deal of you waning creditability through bush-league actions such as these.
I and many others find your actions of publishing such an article to be highly degrading to us, the readers of your newsletter. I hereby request a written apology for publishing false information and treating us in such a disgusting manner and turning this into a political publication.
Thanks for your comment! It wasn’t false. His campaign confirmed it to be true: https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-campaign-confirms-he-chartered-epsteins-old-jet
Hello Mr. Jet:
I must agree completely with Mr. Allen. You absolutely crossed the line and presented to your readers false information regarding the airplane Mr Trump used to fly after his primary plane broke down. You said that Mr Trump flew in Epstein’s plane. Than is not true and unless you believed that Mr. Epstein was alive and stilled owned this plane, you deliberately set out to mislead you readers and defame Mr Trump.
This is not of any concern to me as a reader of your newsletter. I read it to gain information that may enhance my traveling experience. I cannot see how this could in anyway do that, I think you would agree.
Your response to Mr Allen is laughable, in your response you show that your source correctly identified the plane as epsteins-old-jet and you still think you did nothing wrong?
I should no nothing of your political view. Why would you do such a thing other than you have a great hate for Mr Trump. At this time over have of the people who will be voting in November will be voting for Mr Trump, You risked alienating so many of your readers for what?
I am now looking for a replacement newsletter to yours. I will not stop the search until I find one. The author my have similar political views to yours, and that is fine with me, as long as I never know. I also buy Air Jordans for my kids.
I hope you have learned from this, but it is too late for me.
Hello again Mr. Jet:
The other day I wrote and sent you the following reply to your short article regarding Trump flying on Epstein’s former Jet. It has been a couple of days and it has not been published on the web page. Have you now taken to censoring your readers who call you to task for printing false information? If so, you have reached a very low in your life. If you cannot explain why, you made such a dangerous mistake, you are admitting you are guilty of the misdeeds Mr Allen and I have claimed. I would have expected Mr Allen to have called you out on your pathetic and incorrect response. Perhaps he has, and you have blocked his reply as well. I hope for your sake you have just been busy and not had time to correct this issue. An issue like this should not ruin your career.
Hello Mr. Jet:
I must agree completely with Mr. Allen. You absolutely crossed the line and presented to your readers false information regarding the airplane Mr Trump used to fly after his primary plane broke down. You said that Mr Trump flew in Epstein’s plane. Then is not true and unless you believed that Mr. Epstein was alive and stilled owned this plane, you deliberately set out to mislead you readers and defame Mr Trump.
This is not of any concern to me as a reader of your newsletter. I read it to gain information that may enhance my traveling experience. I cannot see how this could in anyway do that, I think you would agree.
Your response to Mr Allen is laughable, in your response you show that your source correctly identified the plane as epsteins-old-jet and you still think you did nothing wrong?
I should no nothing of your political view. Why would you do such a thing other than you have a great hate for Mr Trump. At this time over have of the people who will be voting in November will be voting for Mr Trump. You risked alienating so many of your readers for what?
I am now looking for a replacement newsletter to yours. I will not stop the search until I find one. The author my have similar political views to yours, and that is fine with me, as long as I never know. I also buy Air Jordans for my kids.
I hope you have learned from this, but it is too late for me.
Hi Mary,
Thanks for the reminder to approve comments. I always approve them unless they have swear words or are anonymous. I just didn’t get around to it since it was my daughter’s 5th birthday was on Wednesday and then she broke her arm so we were in the hospital most of the day yesterday. I don’t engage in political banter because I know I could never change your mind on who to vote for and vice versa. But the story I linked to was factually correct. I didn’t write it so if you have a problem with it go after the author. I will leave you with https://www.instagram.com/p/C8jxWO9hxwQ/ Peace and love
On August 13th or 14th, I sent you a response to your reply to my original response in which you claim your Headline Trump flew on Jeffery Epstein’s Jet. You have never printed this response just as you had not printed the reply from Ms. Carlson. I am relieved to read that you are not intentionally blocking my reply. This unpublished reply appears below.
It appears you are very confused with what was contained in my original response to you. You, just confirmed your Headline statement was false and misleading. In your response to me you state “Thanks for your comment! It wasn’t false. His campaign confirmed it to be true: https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-campaign-confirms-he-chartered-epsteins-old-jet.
I never questioned whether or not Trump has flown on a plane formerly owned by Jeffery Epstein. If you had properly read what you responded to, I was pointing out that your Headline was false and misleading in that Jeffery Epstein did not own the plane the Trump Campaign Chartered.
In your response you say “epsteins-old-jet. That is a far cry from what you said in your article. I know you can read and you wrote – “NOW HE’S FLYING JEFFERY EPSTEIN’S JET”. You must obviously see the difference. In my original email to you I wrote “Your headline is obviously false and also misleading. Instead of printing an accurate headline that Trump was flying an aircraft formally owned by Jeffery Epstein, as the “HONEST” media has done, you went for the jugular knowing you were providing false information to your readers.”
You verified that thedailybeast.com did the correct thing and pointed out that the plane the Trump Campaign Chartered was Epsteins Old Jet. You clearly stated that Trump is flying Jeffery Epstein’s Jet. No modifier – former, old, etc. Do you believe that the plane the Trump Campaign Chartered was owned by Jeffery Epstein at the time Trump Chartered the plane last week? You must have – that is what you said. You wanted to give the impression Trump was associated with Epstein and now flying in his jet. Why else would you print this? Why do this and discredit yourself?
I also asked several other simple questions which you have chosen to ignore. You have made a big mistake and should own up to it. You have many readers who do not want to read about your political views and probably more important to you, you act as an ambassador to many companies that do not want their product or representatives to be involved in the political world. You may soon find out how quickly these companies cut ties with those who bring unwanted notice to them.
I wrote this original response as a word to the wise, it appears you have not learned from it and only compounded your problem. I suggest you re-read my original comments and compare you misguided response to what I originally wrote.
I do truly wish the best for you and your lovely family. Please take some time and think this over, your actions are extremely important to your future. I/we are still awaiting an explanation and apology.
Hi Richard,
As I told Mary, I didn’t write the story (https://viewfromthewing.com/trumps-plane-ground-after-emergency-landing-now-hes-flying-jeffrey-epsteins-old-jet/) I included it in my roundup of the day’s travel story and it was travel news. I will leave you with https://www.instagram.com/p/C8jxWO9hxwQ/ Peace and love
On August 13th or 14th, I sent you a response to your reply to my original response in which you claim your Headline Trump flew on Jeffery Epstein’s Jet. You have never printed this response just as you had not printed the reply from Ms. Carlson. I am relieved to read that you are not intentionally blocking my reply. I just tried to resubmit this reply and received a message that you already have this information. I therefore request that you print the reply is submitted on either August 13th or 14th. Thank your for you courtesy.