Why I Finally Signed Up for CLEAR CLEAR is a membership program that allows approved travelers to get to the front of the security line in select airports, which are listed below. CLEAR has been around for… Johnny Jet , July 2, 2019
Use the MyTSA App to See How Long the Security Line Will Be In the fifth week of the partial government shutdown, the number of TSA workers calling in sick continues to rise. Long security lines should be expected at U.S. airports,… Johnny Jet , January 21, 2019
Don’t Leave Your Valuables Exposed in a Security Bin Airport security can be a hassle, even with TSA PreCheck (though that helps). But don’t forget that in the process of placing your valuables in a security bin and meeting… Johnny Jet , January 9, 2019
Consider Your Clothing Before Going Through Security Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from Mary B. of Guilford, CT, who says: “I recently went through… Johnny Jet , November 30, 2018
A Message From the TSA Regarding Duty Free Liquids I received an email from the TSA this week (they have a newsletter; you can sign up in the bottom-right here) reminding travelers that all oversized liquids—including Duty Free liquors… Johnny Jet , October 18, 2018
How Dirty Are the Trays at Airport Security? There’s no denying that I have some Howard Hughes qualities when it comes to avoiding germs, especially when I travel. So when I read that a Finnish investigation “revealed that… Johnny Jet , September 4, 2018
Why You Should Save Your Hotel Shower Cap for the Airport Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Mary B. of Guilford, CT, who says: “Save the shower… Johnny Jet , July 20, 2018
This Small Mistake Could Delay You at Security Sometimes when going through security, people forget to take things out of their pockets or take their belt/shoes off. It’s happened to all of us: You remember right before you… Johnny Jet , June 20, 2018
An Expert Lock Picker Says This Code Can Open Most Hotel Safes Ever wonder what would happen if you forgot the code you set to the hotel safe? Well, most hotels either have a master code or a key for when that… Johnny Jet , February 1, 2018
This Futuristic Padlock Doesn’t Require Users to Remember a Code Raise your hand if you have at least one old lock in your closest or basement that you don’t use anymore because you can’t remember the combination or find the… Johnny Jet , January 30, 2018
Arm Yourself With a “Sound Grenade” for Added Protection If you’re a nervous or cautious traveler, you might want to check out the eAlarm from BASU. According to the website, it can be used as a crime deterrent, animal repellent… Johnny Jet , August 1, 2017
How to Fly Like a Movie Star If you’ve ever flown on a plane with a big movie star, you know they usually have a much different airport experience than the rest of us do. There’s almost… Johnny Jet , August 1, 2017
Can You Carry Frozen Items on a Plane? Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Fran K., who says: “I am providing a link to… Johnny Jet , July 28, 2017
Enhanced Security on Inbound International Flights Starts This Week A few weeks back, we wrote about the Department of Homeland Security’s plan to roll out enhanced security measures on flights bound for the U.S. Well, an email I received… Johnny Jet , July 18, 2017
This Italian Airport Has Changed Its Security Rules for Pesto “Pesto is Good.” That’s the name of a new initiative in Genoa, Italy (in Italian: Il Pesto e Buono) that’s making life easier and more delicious for visitors. As reported… Johnny Jet , July 12, 2017