The Delta App Isn’t Always Right About Luggage Status Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip come from reader Tim from Los Angeles, who says: “I recently flew Delta… Johnny Jet , February 2, 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
Can U.S. Border Guards Search Your Phone? If you’re traveling into America, can U.S. border guards search your phone? The answer, in the wake of some new policy, is yes. In a recent story posted to Yahoo,… Johnny Jet , January 30, 2018
Sign Up for STEP Notifications From the U.S. State Department As we wrote two weeks back, the U.S. State Department has just updated its travel advisory system. The Safe Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) notification system now includes updates in the new style,… Johnny Jet , January 29, 2018
Know How Long Your Visa Is Good for Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip come from reader Lise L., who says: “Check your visa stamp when going through… Johnny Jet , January 26, 2018
A Great Travel Resource for Residents of Hawaii I had a driver recently take my family and me from the Ritz-Carlton Waikiki (here are my reasons to stay there) to the Honolulu airport. We got to talking about… Johnny Jet , January 25, 2018
A Trick for Securing More Privacy in Business Class on Some Flights Contributor Ramsey Qubein recently wrote up his experience flying Hong Kong Airlines business class from LAX to Hong Kong. It’s an insightful write-up as usual, but of particular note today… Johnny Jet , January 24, 2018
How Long Do You Have to Use Your Airline Ticket Credit? If you’ve ever had to cancel a flight, you probably know that in most cases, you can save the ticket for later use (minus the change fee; here’s a good… Johnny Jet , January 23, 2018
When and How Can Kids Fly Alone? Leo Laporte asked me recently on the radio if his 15-year-old son is able to travel alone on a plane. Well, the minimum age and policy regarding unaccompanied minors varies… Johnny Jet , January 22, 2018
Check Your Bags After Leaving the Cruise Ship Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip come from reader Elliot L. (who provided this tip, as well), who says:… Johnny Jet , January 19, 2018
How to Save on Hotels and Do Good in Ojai, California Ojai, California, is one of many California towns damaged by fire in the past year. The Thomas Fire raged through many of its homes and businesses in late 2017, but… Johnny Jet , January 17, 2018
How to Eat a Homemade Meal in a Local’s Home in a New Place Some of my most memorable travel experiences have involved food, and often when it’s cooked in a local’s house. But how do you find a local who’s willing to cook… Johnny Jet , January 16, 2018
Broadway Tickets Are 2-for-1 Through February 4 Heading to or thinking of heading to New York City soon? New York Broadway Week begins today! Through February 4 (it’s actually more than one week), you can get 2-for-1… Johnny Jet , January 16, 2018
The U.S. State Department Has Updated Its Travel Advisory System In case you had not heard, last week the U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory service. Going forward, countries will be assigned a number (1-4, from least dangerous to… Johnny Jet , January 15, 2018
Leave Extra Time for Exit Immigration at the Buenos Aires Airport Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip follows Wednesday’s tip about Bangkok’s DMK airport. It comes from reader Shaggy Dog,… Johnny Jet , January 12, 2018