Nightmare TSA Lines Hit U.S. Airports as Wait Times Reach Up to Three Hours Travelers across the United States faced extraordinary security lines at major airports this weekend, with some passengers waiting as long as three hours to clear checkpoints. The delays come as… Johnny Jet , March 8, 2026
Which Airlines Offer Chat Support and How to Find It After I wrote about my L.A. to Chicago flight being diverted to Kansas City due to high winds, I found myself in a familiar travel situation, with a tight connection… Johnny Jet , March 8, 2026
Passengers Ordered ‘Heads Down, Hands Up’ As Armed Officers Board Diverted Southwest Flight If air travel isn’t stressful enough these days, a viral TikTok video (embedded below) showing a dramatic law enforcement boarding of a commercial flight is getting a lot of attention… Johnny Jet , March 7, 2026
United Flight Evacuates at LAX After Engine Fire and Passengers Make a Critical Mistake A United Airlines flight bound for Newark was forced to make an emergency return to Los Angeles International Airport this morning after reports of an engine fire shortly after departure…. Johnny Jet , March 2, 2026
Finally: United Airlines Updates Its Contract of Carriage to Remove Passengers Who Don’t Use Headphones I have plenty of travel pet peeves, but one stands above the rest. Sitting on a plane or in an airport lounge while someone watches videos, streams music or takes… Johnny Jet , March 2, 2026
Tom Hanks’ Son Is Stranded In South America After Passport Issue When even a celebrity’s son gets tripped up by passport rules, it is a reminder that no traveler is immune to documentation problems. According to TMZ, Tom Hanks’ son, Chet… Johnny Jet , March 1, 2026
Woman Escorted Off American Airlines Flight After Refusing to Sit Upright for Takeoff You’ve probably seen some wild in-flight meltdowns over the years, but this one is a reminder that arguing with a flight attendant is never a winning strategy. A TikTok user… Johnny Jet , February 27, 2026
TSA PreCheck Back Open, Global Entry Still Suspended — But There’s a Free Alternative The last 24 hours have been a whirlwind. With so much happening in the world, it’s hard to keep up, and the U.S. government has added to the chaos. Yesterday,… Johnny Jet , February 23, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security Suspends TSA PreCheck, Global Entry Making Travel More Chaotic Last night, the Trump administration announced it is pausing TSA PreCheck and Global Entry in response to the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem… Johnny Jet , February 22, 2026
Storm Canceled Your Flight? Do This Immediately Yesterday I got one of those calls that travel writers often receive right before a major storm. One of my good friends is down in Punta Cana for spring break… Johnny Jet , February 21, 2026
Double Packing: Frequent Traveler Suggests Suitcase Strategy That’s Either Bizarre or Brilliant If an airline has ever lost your luggage, you know just how disruptive it can be to your travels. Sure, if you pack smart, you’ve probably thrown a few essentials… Natalie DiScala , February 21, 2026
8 Hacks For Getting the Best Coach Seat on a Plane If you have econophobia like me, then you definitely dread getting stuck in a middle seat or in the back of the plane. I don’t know many people, except for… Johnny Jet , February 21, 2026
The Best (and Worst) Times to Fly in 2026, According to New Data from Expedia Expedia just released its 2026 Air Hacks Report and I’m not sure I agree with all of the data points. However, I do find the report interesting, especially how it shows… Johnny Jet , February 20, 2026
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Southwest’s New Assigned Seating Is Off to a Rocky Start — Here’s What Travelers Need to Know Southwest Airlines officially ended one of the most recognizable boarding systems in aviation two weeks ago, replacing its decades-old open seating model with assigned seats. But according to CBS News,… Johnny Jet , February 13, 2026
