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The Sunday Round-Up

Greetings! There was a ton of travel news this week so be sure to read my weekly column to catch up, in addition to browsing all the stories below.

The good news is that there’s light at the end of the tunnel thanks to the vaccines that have just been approved by the FDA. We just need to sit tight until they’re distributed. (Scroll down to find out how you can find out your place in the vaccine line.)

Just In: Man Falls From Alaska Airlines Wing
In possibly one of the most surreal airplane videos I've ever seen, a man climbed up on the wing of an Alaska Airlines flight while on the tarmac in Las Vegas.

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Natalie's Gift Ideas

Still doing some last-minute shopping? Check out great gift ideas for little ones below. PLUS: Don't forget to browse these 14 great gifts for travelers that all clock in under $20.

-Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree: A classic Christmas story recommended to us by a reader; our kids LOVE it!
-Bunchems: No toy has ever kept my son occupied and quiet for as long as this one. A perfect gift for any parent who needs a break.
-Kids Origami Kit: A fun and colorful way to teach kids (and adults!) beginner origami.
-Lego Dots Picture Frame: Once our son has designed his frame, I'll put a photo of his cousin from Toronto in it. He hasn't seen her in a year due to COVID and misses her terribly.
-4-pack Airplane Toys: These colorful foam airplanes are a huge hit with my four-year-old son.
-Little Blue Truck's Christmas: Our kids love the Little Blue Truck books, especially the Christmas one because the tree lights up on the last page.
-Candy Land: This board game was actually recommended by my son's pediatrician to help teach skills like listening to instructions, obeying rules and waiting your turn. In a fun way, of course!
-Surfer Dude: Seriously, the best beach toy for kids. Just like a boomerang, when you throw it into the ocean, it catches a wave and surfs right back to you.
-Leapfrog Educational DVD Pack: It's hard to limit screen time if you're working from home with kids. But at least they can watch something educational. Highly recommend these DVDs.
-Encyclopedia Britannica Electronic Reader: My mom gave this to my son for his birthday last year and he absolutely loves it. He can listen to the books all by himself and he just loves learning about animals.

This Week's JohnnyJet.com Stories
-My Weekly Column
-Airline + Airport News
-Cruise News
-Domestic Travel News
-International Travel News
-Hotel + Lodging Travel News
-Miscellaneous Travel News

Credit Card and Miles/Points Posts
-Many regard this business credit card as the best. Here's what it takes to get approved & how you might qualify for the 100k point bonus (worth $1250 in award travel).
-Before ordering food, check out these best credit cards to use with DoorDash and Uber Eats, thanks to their enhanced rewards and free memberships.
-These two major cards come with enhanced bonuses, several reward redemption options, & exciting free travel benefits like Global Entry (that can always be used later).
-Ordering in? Use one of these cards to earn at least 2x the rewards on your dining purchases.
-Holiday shopping just got more rewarding with these 8 credit cards (8x points at popular shops, 125k bonus, $200 cash bonuses, & more).
-Some of the best credit cards to use for social distancing at hotels include no annual fee, plenty of free night opportunities, premium access, and more
-LTO! Earn 80,000 bonus points (getting you really close to a Companion Pass & essentially free flights for months!) and 5x rewards at this popular airline.

Travel Tips From This Week:
-Monday: Cyber Monday Deals | 59% off Samsonite Luggage
-Tuesday: How to Use Your Phone As a Remote Control | Ways to Give on Giving Tuesday
-Wednesday: 3 Great Travel Gifts Under $20 | Gifts Travel Experts Want
-Thursday: American Airlines is Giving AAdvantage U.S. Members a Free Gift
-Friday: Secret Phrase Will Get You Free Stuff at Kimpton | How to Find Your Place in the Vaccine Line
-Saturday: Why You Should Postpone Your Travel Plans Especially To California and Mexico

Face Masks
-14% off Enerplex reusable face masks
-10-pack reusable cloth masks
-Washable face masks with adjustable ear loops
-50-pack of kids disposable face masks
-19% off 3-layer disposable masks (pack of 50)
-Safe+Mate x Case-Mate reusable face masks

Air Travel
-7 Dirtiest Things on an Airplane According to a Flight Attendant
-The Best Face Masks for Flying During COVID-19
-Which U.S. Airlines Are Blocking Middle Seats During COVID-19
-What’s the Best Airline to Fly During COVID-19?
-How to Track Airfares by Signing Up For Fare Alerts
-The App All Travelers Need to Download
-American Airlines Is Bringing Back The 737 MAX – Would You Fly It?
-12 Tips For Flying During the Pandemic According to TSA Federal Security Directors

Popular Stories
-Why People Eat at McDonald's When They Travel
-The Face Mask Tech Guru Leo Laporte Wears
-17 Ways to Find Cheap Flights
-10 Things You Don’t Need to Pack
-10 Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Airplane Habits: Are YOU Guilty?
-Are Trains or Planes Safer for Travelers Right Now?
-Fallen Soldier on My Delta Flight

Good To Know
-5 Places an Infectious Diseases Doctor Begs You Not to Go
-My Somewhat Freakish Travel Habit Might Just Save Your Life
-5 Reasons People Eat at McDonald’s When They Travel
-How To Get A Global Entry Appointment Faster
-How to Live and Work in Paradise
-How to Measure Air Quality Where You Live or Where You’re Going
-How To Quickly Find Out COVID-19 Rules, Regulations and Cases For Every Country
-How To Save Big on Prescription Drugs At Home and on the Road
-How to Find a Doctor When Traveling

Travel Gadgets/Products
-The Best Luggage to Give and Get This Holiday Season
-A Tool I'd Never Heard of But Have Added to My Travel Health Kit
-The Health Tool You Need at Home and On the Road
-The Travel Gadget Flight Attendants Never Leave Home Without
-Why You Should Use Shoe Covers At Home and When You Travel
-Have A Slice of Hawaii With This Amazing and Cheap Tool for Slicing Pineapple
-8 Accessories to Make Wearing Face Masks More Comfortable, More Hygienic and More Pleasant to Wear

Road Trips
-5 Ways to Prevent Motion Sickness on a Road Trip
-How To Take The Most Epic American Road Trip
-How To Find Cheap Parking
-12 Podcasts That Travelers Love

Just For Fun
-The Best Airplane Toy For Any Kid on Your Holiday Shopping List
-Surfer Dude: Hands Down the Best Beach Toy for Kids
-This Mind-Reading Game Will Blow Your Mind