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Bobby Laurie

New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C.
As seen in: Condé Nast Traveler, The Jet Set, The Jet Set (Podcast), Medium, MSN, Yahoo Life, HuffPost, Yahoo Canada, Changing America, Flipboard, Yahoo Sports Canada, Miami Herald, NewsNation and
Covers:  Aviation (including flight attendants and in-flight procedures), Worldwide Travel (including destinations, attractions, festivals and transportation), Hotels, Cruises, Train Travel.

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Bobby Laurie is a television travel expert, host and journalist. Currently, Bobby Laurie serves as co-host of the nationally syndicated travel & lifestyle show "The Jet Set," and as a contributor to Conde Nast Traveler and Fodors Travel.

Laurie's background in the travel industry dates back to November 2005 when he was initially hired as a flight attendant.After initially flying for six months for US Airways (now American Airlines) Laurie had started his move up the corporate ladder and held va…

Bobby Laurie’s Journalist Portfolio

How to Tell If Your Flight Delay Is Actually Due to Weather

How to Tell If Your Flight Delay Is Actually Due to Weather

As we approach the holiday travel season, flight delays due to weather will become more common as winter stor…

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What Happens if Someone on Your Cruise Tests Positive for COVID-19?

What Happens if Someone on Your Cruise Tests Positive for COVID-19?

During the past few months, cruise lines have worked tirelessly to develop ways to protect their passengers a…

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How Are Flight Attendants Handling The New Normal in Air Travel?

How Are Flight Attendants Handling The New Normal in Air Travel?

On the first day of any airline's flight attendant training program, the in-flight instructors tell the new h…

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Pentagon Orders U.S. Airlines to Help Afghanistan Evacuations

Pentagon Orders U.S. Airlines to Help Afghanistan Evacuations

It's only the third time in history. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the activation of the Ci…

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The Top 5 Summer Travel Mistakes to Avoid

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By Bobby Laurie
| The Jet Set Verified
Summer travel can be amazing, but it is also the season when small mistakes can turn into big headaches very quickly. Flights are full. Airports are crowded. Roads are packed. Hotels are busy. Weather delays stack up fast. And in many destinations, everyone is trying to do the same thing at the same time. The biggest summer travel mistake is planning the trip as if everything will go right. The smarter move is to build a trip that still works when something goes wrong.
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Planning Ahead for Fourth of July and America 250 Travel

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By Bobby Laurie
| The Jet Set Verified
The Fourth of July is always a busy travel period, but 2026 is going to be different. With America 250 celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this will not be a normal holiday weekend. Cities across the country are planning parades, concerts, fireworks, security zones, road closures, and large-scale public events. That means the usual advice of “leave early” or “check your flight status” is not enough this time.
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Get Ready for Summer Travel

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By Bobby Laurie
| The Jet Set Verified
If summer travel feels more expensive and a little more stressful lately… you’re not imagining it. Between rising airfare, packed airports, major events filling hotels, and fuel prices creeping up again, travelers are approaching vacations a little differently this year. And honestly? I don’t blame them. As a travel expert and former flight attendant, I’m seeing a lot more people focus on simpler, easier vacations instead of trying to cram in one giant, exhausting trip.
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