Dealing with travel problems

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Gear Up and Go

Marty & Will Jencius

27 episodes

3 days ago

This is the podcast/video channel for the "Gear Up and Go" podcast videostream covering all the apps, hardware, and devices that you use to help you with travel. Marty Jencius, and his son Will Jencius, will talk about all these tools and more on the live stream Sunday nights at 9 PM EST. Look for video archives here, and also on all your podcast services.

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Dealing with travel problems

Gear Up and Go

42 minutes 15 seconds

3 months ago

Dealing with travel problems

Marty and Will cover common travel problems, how to prevent them, and what to do if they happen to you.

Points to Consider

Delayed or Canceled Flights

Monitor flights in real-time before heading to the airport.

Rebook quickly through apps instead of waiting in line.

Know airline policies and passenger rights.

Lost or Delayed Luggage

Track your bags independently of the airline.

Pack essentials in your carry-on in case of delays.

Know what to do at baggage claim if luggage doesn’t arrive.

Missed Connections

Plan buffers into layovers, especially international.

Take immediate steps if you miss a connection.

Understand how travel insurance applies.

Unexpected Airport Overnights

Find last-minute hotels or airport lounges.

Keep essentials (snacks, toiletries, chargers) in carry-on.

Use apps to locate sleeping pods or 24-hour services.

Weather Disruptions

Monitor weather at all relevant airports.

Consider alternate travel routes or modes.

Know when to delay travel proactively.

Passport/Document Issues

Know how to access embassy contacts abroad.

Keep digital copies of ID, passport, and tickets.

Communication Breakdown

Prepare for language barriers or no-service zones.

Use offline tools and eSIMs or local SIMs as backup.

Suggested Apps and Services

Flight Tracking & Rebooking

Flighty – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flighty/id1358823008

Hopper – https://www.hopper.com

Lost Luggage & Packing

Tile – https://www.thetileapp.com/en-us

Apple AirTag – https://www.apple.com/airtag/

PackPoint – https://www.packpnt.com

Unexpected Stays

HotelTonight – https://www.hoteltonight.com

Priority Pass – https://www.prioritypass.com

Weather Alerts

MyRadar – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/myradar-weather-radar/id322439990

Windy – https://www.windy.com

Digital Docs & Emergency Info

1Password – https://1password.com

Google Drive – https://drive.google.com

Smart Traveler (U.S. Dept. of State) https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html

Language & Connectivity

Google Translate – https://translate.google.com

Apple Translate - coming to new devices  Esimms - Airalo – https://www.airalo.com  

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