Hurricane Harvey: Travel Impact and Disaster Resources
Hurricane Harvey continues to ravage Texas. Jetsetter’s Homestead analyzes the travel impact and shares disaster resources for travelers.
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Hurricane Harvey: Deja Vu
Hurricane Harvey brings a sense of deja vu as Jetsetter’s Homestead remembers Hurricane Katrina, other extreme events, and disaster recovery response.
The Great American Eclipse: A Day Late, A Dollar Short in Fort Worth
A day late, a dollar short – musings on the Great American Eclipse from Fort Worth in 1979, 2017, and 2024 from Jetsetters Homestead.
Frontier Corporate Communications Head Insults Local Reporter
Frontier Airlines is engaged in a war of the words with a local reporter in Denver. The airline’s head of corporate communications, Jim Faulkner, fired off an angry letter to Denver television reporter Kyle Clark lobbing multiple personal insults. How Frontier Airlines Tangled With Kyle Clark Clark aired a story about a Denver press conference Frontier Airlines held recently to announce…
Is Mexico the New Laptop Ban Target? New Security Scrutiny for Electronic Devices on US Bound Flights
Is Mexico the latest target for a laptop ban for US bound flights? The new security screening policy for electronic devices suggests it could be. Several news outlets, including CNN and United Press International, are reporting new security screening policies this morning. Overnight, these new measures took effect for all US bound flights. Mexico’s Ministry of Communications is advising…
Le Tote Fashion Rental Service – Let “le” Addiction to Renting Clothing Begin
Le Tote is a fashion rental service delivering on-trend clothing and accessories to your doorstep. Renting clothing is cool according to our contributor Samantha Smith. She explains why she does it and how it all works with Le Tote.
Hurry! – The Best Travel Hairdryer EVER, Baby Buttercup, is 50% Off Until Midnight Tonight
The DryBar Baby Buttercup, one of our past picks for best travel hairdryer, is available on a flash sale for 50% off the regular price.
I Am A Lousy Tipper (According to This Study)
Who is a lousy tipper? And where are the best tippers found? This new study on tipping looks at the median tip segmented by demographic groups.
Dallas-Fort Worth’s National Emerald Club Lounge
I love to travel but I hate the airport. That’s a tough problem for a frequent traveler. Alas, I cannot drive everywhere so the airport is a necessary evil. It can be a frustrating experience to spend time in the airport. During the intense summer vacation travel months, that agony is multiplied. I am always on…
American Airlines Relationship with Alaska Faces Major Changes
Major changes are coming to the American Airlines relationship with Alaska Airlines at the end of 2017. Many travelers will be affected by these revisions which include a reduction in mileage accrual opportunities and the elimination of reciprocal elite status benefits. Changes will take place on January 1, 2018 but affected frequent flyers should start evaluating the impact now.
Bypass Airport Security Lines – Get Three Months of Free CLEAR Membership
Try out three months of free CLEAR membership. Speed through security, move to the front of the TSA PreCheck line, and avoid airport frustrations.
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Travel Goals and Status Check Up – 2017 Mid-Year
Jennifer checks in on her 2017 travel goals, what her progress towards status looks like, and whether she is achieving those travel goals at mid-year. Airline status, hotel status, leverage of travel technology, credit card strategy, and travel/life balance are just a few of the areas where she weighs on in the state of the union.