Where's Johnny Jet? Greetings from Southern California! As you can see from the photo above, my family and I spent the weekend at Disneyland trying to learn the ropes so our kids can enjoy the happiest place on Earth for less and without having to wait in long lines. We'll share some Disneyland tips below so scroll down!
I was supposed to be gearing up for my round-the-world (LAX-DFW-YYZ-LHR-HEL-SIN-BKK-HKG-LAX) trip beginning on Sunday, but I canceled it due to the coronavirus. You can read about which airlines gave me a difficult time and which ones were great to work with here.
That brings us to another story: Yesterday, I was quoted in a CNN story about 9 things that will make flying on an airplane better. My perspective is that airlines should allow legitimately sick travelers to change their tickets for free so they don't get sicker and, more importantly, get other passengers/flight attendants infected. I know many people take their flights because they can’t afford not to. Of course, one remedy is to buy travel insurance (my family and I have an annual travel insurance policy with our sponsor, Allianz).
The week's big travel news
There was so much travel news this week that there’s not enough room in our usual dedicated box below for it, so I thought I'd highlight some of the big stories here. If you like this format, I can keep doing it. Let me know your thoughts!
Coronavirus Princess Cruises offers crew on coronavirus-quarantined ship 2 months of paid vacation as cases continue to rise Cambodia takes in cruise ship passengers rejected from other countries over coronavirus fears Coronavirus: China condemns Australian decision to extends travel ban for a week Hilton temporary has closed 150 hotels in China due to coronavirus Would you wear this plastic tent on a plane to avoid coronavirus? CDC director: Novel coronavirus 'is probably with us beyond this season, beyond this year' Coronavirus shuts 1,000 Wyndham hotels in China 65 More Coronavirus Cases On Diamond Princess Cruise Ship Stuck In Japan
Alaska Airlines is partnering with American Airlines and joining oneworld alliance
The biggest news that is wreaking havoc on the travel industry (besides the coronavirus) is that Alaska Airlines just announced yesterday that they’re partnering with American Airlines (AA) and planning on joining the oneworld alliance in 2021. That’s great news for AA and other oneworld (British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, S7 Airlines, and SriLankan Airlines) flyers. Not sure if it’s good news for Alaska Airlines MVP Gold flyers since their upgrades will be much more difficult to clear.
Should you recline your seat on a short flight?
The story of a dispute over reclining etiquette on a recent AA flight is drawing opinions from all sides of the issue. On a flight from New Orleans to Charlotte, passenger Wendi Williams recorded a video of the passenger behind her repeatedly jabbing her reclined seat with his hand, seemingly in response to her reclining her seat into his space. Read the story and leave a comment on our page and tell us: Which passenger was in the right here?
Why you shouldn't mix alcohol and medicine
Not that you needed any proof that passengers (or anyone for that matter) should not mix alcohol and medicine, but here are two cases that will make you think twice:
A passenger on an EasyJet flight from Manchester, England, to Iceland forced the plane to land unexpectedly after he harassed passengers and crew and attempted to eat his cellphone British woman sentenced to two years in prison for outburst that forced fighter jet escort 737 MAX update
No surprise here and good news for summer travelers who are worried about getting stuck on a 737MAX: Southwest Airlines extended Boeing 737 MAX cancellations into August. American and United will surely follow and they will probably push it again to October.
Delta consolidating operations at New York’s JFK airport
It will be great to see Delta Air Lines consolidate operations at JFK so travelers don’t have to transfer from T2 to T4. By early 2023 all DL flights should be out of T4 with a new Delta Sky Club! Where to go in 2020
Where do you want to travel to most this year? What are the hottest destinations? We checked in with some frequent travelers to find out what destinations top their bucket lists in 2020. Here’s what they had to say.
Best credit cards for dining and restaurants 2020 Do you eat out frequently? If you’re not maximizing your dining purchases, you’re missing out on valuable rewards. Many of the best restaurant and dining credit cards offer multiple points per $1 on restaurant expenses. Getting bonus points on restaurant purchases is an easy way to maximize your travel credit card points, especially when you double-dip your earnings with dining rewards programs. Here's a list of the best credit cards for dining and restaurants 2020.
Scottevest! I use Scottevest products every time I travel because their multiple hidden pockets not only keep my valuables safe but can act as an extra carry-on, as well. Check out the collection here!
Companies I work with and recommend
Allianz (travel insurance), Amazon (travel gadgets and supplies), Blacklane (reliable car service), Bluffworks (wrinkle-free clothing), Booking.com (hotel deals), Hotspot Shield (VPN to protect your data and get cheaper travel deals), Medjet (medical evacuation and transport), Rail Europe (trains in Europe), Scottevest (travel clothes).
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