Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Greetings! Can you believe today is the last day of August?! Crazy to think that summer is almost over here in the northern hemisphere. The good news is that it should mean the end of the travel chaos and high prices. I discussed some of those topics and more this week on NewsNation (screenshot above). You can read my detailed notes and watch the interview here: U.S. Airline Complaints Skyrocket – Here’s Why and Tips For Avoiding the Travel Chaos
U.S. Air Travel Outlook Today
Yesterday, there were over 880 flights canceled and 5,000 delayed within, into, or out of the U.S. Fortunately, today is looking a lot better! According to FlightAware (as of 11:55am PT), there have only been 138 cancelled flights and 1,782 delayed. Here's the up-to-date status and a live look at the FAA's National Airspace System (screenshot above). Here's what to do in weather delays and flight cancellations.
Del Mar Beach Hotel Bungalow
Two weeks ago, we stayed at the Del Mar Beach Hotel's Beach Bungalow. Read our review to see a ton of pics and see why it's such a special place.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning – Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Speaking of rentals ... My sister was renting a house this week in Vermont and the carbon monoxide detector went off. She said it was a scary experience, but she was thankful the place had a working detector. This reminded me of the tip I wrote a few months ago, which was to always travel with a portable carbon monoxide detector just in case your house rental or hotel room doesn't have one or can't be trusted. Here's how to protect yourself.
Travel Deals
$79 Fares Between BGM and MCO/RSW
Avelo Airlines announced today it will begin serving Binghamton, New York this fall with exclusive nonstop service to two popular Florida destinations: Orlando and Fort Myers. Service begins November 16 and they are offering an introductory one-way fare of $79. I was on Avelo's very first flight last year so if you want to see what it's like, here's my trip report.
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Travel Tips
DID YOU KNOW: Some Tylenol Products and Other Over-the-Counter Drugs Are Illegal in Some Countries?
A Russian court recently sentenced WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison for bringing cannabis into the country. It's a scary scenario for travelers and in some countries, even regular over-the-counter drugs that are readily available in the United States, are banned. Here's a list of products that are banned in Japan and other countries. Read the story.
This is Why You Should Be Extra Cautious When Transiting Through Countries You Can’t Enter
Even though much of the world has re-opened their borders, not everyone has and it’s risky for travelers to fly through countries that aren’t open. For example, yesterday, over two dozen Australian travelers were scheduled to fly from Helsinki, Finland, to Gold Coast, Australia, via Tokyo’s Narita Airport and their experience offers a valuable lesson for all international travelers.
LAST WEEK'S TOP TIPS
-The Tape Every Traveler Should Pack Is Not Duct Tape
-Move Over SeatGuru: There’s a New Sheriff In Town When It Comes to Seating Charts
-4 Hotel Hacks For Making Your Hotel Room Completely Dark So You Get a Better Night’s Sleep
-This Travel Hack Can Save You Hundreds of Dollars When Booking Flights
-12 Things to Know Before Going to Paris
-Don't Travel Without Downloading This App
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