Among the 2021 travel fiascos:
— Spirit Airlines underwent an operational meltdown, with 2,800 flights canceled between July 30 and Aug. 9 due to a combination of bad weather, staffing shortages and technical problems that left passengers stranded.
— Some vaccinated travelers have unexpectedly tested positive for COVID-19 during international trips, finding themselves required to isolate abroad due to U.S. travel restrictions.
— COVID-related rules can change last-minute, meaning you might abruptly need to quarantine upon arrival, even if vaccinated — as was the case when the Netherlands suddenly tightened travel restrictions in September.
— And while booking travel through the sharing economy is becoming increasingly popular, vacationers are experiencing situations where vacation home and RV rental owners have ghosted them.
All that, and Thanksgiving is still over a month away.
And so, as you book 2021 holiday travel, don’t overlook the best type of plan you can make: a backup plan. Here are some ways to build one.
BE FLEXIBLE AND PACK LIGHT
This summer was brutal for U.S. air travel. According to the Department of Transportation, 1.7% of domestic flights were canceled in July, compared to 0.8% that same month last year. Further, the July on-time arrival rate dropped from 90.5% to 73.4% year over year.
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WHY TEMU AND SHEIN COULD GIVE WESTERN RETAILERS A RUN FOR THEIR MONEY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Shopping on Temu can feel like playing an arcade game. Instead of using a joystickcontrolled claw to grab a toy, visitors to the online marketplace maneuver their computer mouses or cellphone screens to browse colorful gadgets, accessories and trinkets with prices that look too good to refuse.
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SPOTIFY WRAPPED IS FINALLY HERE.HOW CAN YOU SEE YOUR 2024 RECAP?
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