Winter travel tips as snow cancels flights

Senior National Consumer Correspondent

Rossen Reports: Winter travel tips as snow cancels flights

Updated: 3:24 PM EST December 22, 2022

Yeah, let’s jump straight to the first preview. You know winter weather is happening all over the country right now. Heavy snow, strong winds, this means that the next few days of travel will be difficult. I have the important things you need to do to manage. Flight delays and cancellations like *** pro. Next, federal safety regulators review claims that harm potentially dangerous cars allowed on the road. But I have one thing you can do to make sure your rental car hasn’t been recalled. Finally, Tiktok is rolling out a new feature pulling the curtain on why they’re showing you certain videos. 1st 54 million people fly by January 3. But now, with this dangerous winter weather, you need to be prepared. Here are the three tips you need to prepare for delays and cancellations. Download the airline app first which seems basic. Even if you prefer a printed boarding ticket ***, download the app because in case of delay and cancellation, the app will send you a push alert *** right here. Often, even before they make the announcement over the loudspeaker at the door, be the first to know that it will help you. By the way, important note, airlines sometimes delay flights from just *** minutes to *** hours. First it will be 15 minutes, then it will be another 15 minutes and another one. Once that happens, at least start looking at other options in the app just in case position yourself as well. You know, get on right next to the gate agent or help desk. Be hateful. You know that this way you will be the first to get help and finally, when you get there, call the airline’s customer service number two. That way you can line up and stay on hold with the, with the good music, you know. Yeah, take the first available agent to rebook, remember to book the first flights the same morning. If you can, these are less likely to be undone. Then federal safety regulators investigate claims that the injured had vehicles with open, unrepaired recalls and rent them to you. But the next time you go rent a fucking car, just pull out your phone. You can do it right there in the field and come to this website here it’s Nitsa NHTS *** dot gov slash remind here you can type in the vin of this car it’s this 17 digit code that goes either in the small window on the left side of the windshield. When you look at the car, it’s on the left or on the door frame. The website will tell you if that particular car, the one you’re about to put your family in, has an open recall or major safety issues. Some rental companies even give you car seats with your rental. If you have small children. If you click on the car seat tab on the same website here, you can enter the brand name or model of it to make sure it is also safe. Hurt says the company is reviewing this request for information and will cooperate fully with their investigation. Finally, Tiktok raises the curtain, giving us a look at the app’s algorithm. And now I have to take a look at the updated feature first. Have you ever browsed Tiktok and wondered why this video is on my page for you? I mean *** a lot of them you know, but you get *** random ones. Now you don’t have to ask yourself any more questions. With this new paid teacher, you can come here to share the icon. OK. It looks like a *** small arrow. It’ll bring up this menu right here with a *** new button called why this video with a *** question mark. Then it will state why this particular video was given to you. So it may be that the video is popular in your area or it is *** your friend’s video that you follow likes. Other reasons may be that the video is similar to other content you are watching or similar to other videos you have sent to your friends. The algorithm is watching you and always serving you. But now you don’t have to question the algorithm so much. This new tool is coming to your application in the coming weeks. But now you know that’s all for today

Airlines are pursuing travel waivers as thousands of flights are canceled due to the brutal winter storm sweeping the country. Here are some travel tips you need to have in your back pocket not just this week, but all winter long.Use the airline app: Download the free airline app, even if you prefer a printed boarding ticket. These apps are really useful for things other than storing your miles and ticket information. When delays and cancellations occur, the app will send you a push alert. Often this is before they make the announcement over the loudspeaker at the door. Being the first to know will help you because getting around quickly is the most important part. Other apps: There are other free travel apps that will also send you alerts. Apps like TripIt and Tripadvisor let you put your entire travel itinerary on the app. The app will also send you a notification. Stay ahead of delays: Airlines sometimes delay flights by a few minutes at a time. We have seen this when there is a ground stop at the airport or the one we are flying into. If you notice that you are constantly being delayed, at least start looking at what your other flight options will be. This way, in the event of a cancellation, you will know which flight you want to board Position yourself near a desk: Make sure you are seated near a boarding agent or an assistance service. That way, you’re the first to get help. Call customer service: While waiting in line, also call the airline’s customer service number. You can queue and put on hold and grab the first available agent in person or over the phone. Try another customer service number: Try an international number if you can’t get through the usual number. Book the first flight: These are less likely to be cancelled. Rossen Reports wishes you happy and safe holidays!

Airlines are pursuing travel waivers as thousands of flights are canceled due to the brutal winter storm sweeping the country. Here are some travel tips you need to have in your back pocket not just this week, but all winter long.

• Use the airline’s app: Download the free airline app, even if you prefer a printed boarding ticket. These apps are really useful for things other than storing your miles and ticket information. When delays and cancellations occur, the app will send you a push alert. Often this is before they make the announcement over the loudspeaker at the door. Being the first to know will help you because going fast is the most important part.
• Other apps: There are other free travel apps that will also send you alerts. Apps like TripIt and Tripadvisor let you put your entire travel itinerary on the app. The app will also send you a notification.
• Anticipate delays: Airlines sometimes delay flights by a few minutes at a time. We have seen this when there is a ground stop at the airport or the one we are flying into. If you notice that you are constantly being delayed, at least start looking at what your other flight options will be. This way, in the event of a cancellation, you will know which flight you wish to board.
• Position yourself near a desk: Make sure you are seated near a gate agent or help desk. This way you are the first to get help.
• Call customer service: While waiting in line, also call the airline’s customer service number. You can line up and wait and grab the first available agent in person or over the phone.
• Try another customer service number: Try an international number if you cannot reach the normal number.
• Book the first flight: These are less likely to be undone.

Rossen Reports wishes you happy and safe holidays!