American Airlines Just Made It Harder for Elite Flyers to Get Free Business Class Upgrades I have to hand it to American Airlines‘ PR department. They’re trying to spin the elimination of complimentary Business Class upgrades on some of their most popular routes as “A… Johnny Jet , August 7, 2026
What Is an Airline Travel Waiver? Here’s What It Means for Your Flight If you’ve ever opened your airline’s app or website before a trip and seen a notice about a “travel waiver,” you might have wondered what it actually means. You’re not… Johnny Jet , August 7, 2026
Major Airlines Issue Northeast Travel Waivers as Flight Cancellations Mount Travelers flying through the Northeast today should check their flight status before heading to the airport. As severe thunderstorms move across the region, the nation’s three largest airlines have all… Johnny Jet , August 7, 2026
Severe Storms Set to Slam the Northeast Tuesday as Airlines Issue Travel Waivers If you’re flying anywhere along the East Coast on Tuesday (July 28), especially through the busy Northeast corridor, prepare for possible delays, cancellations and long lines at the airport. Major… Johnny Jet , July 27, 2026
My Wife Made a Rookie TSA Mistake on Our Flight Home Yesterday: Here’s How to Avoid Making the Same One After spending exactly seven weeks traveling through 17 cities in 10 countries, my family and I finally began the journey home yesterday. Our last flight was on American Airlines from… Johnny Jet , July 26, 2026
How American Airlines Chat Saved Me Time, Money and an International Phone Call I’m traveling in Europe and received an email from a colleague stating that I needed to change my flight by a few hours for my up-coming trip to Chicago. I… Johnny Jet , June 12, 2026
Skip Long Airport Security Lines: TSA Touchless ID Is Expanding Nationwide As the busy summer travel season gets underway, airports across the United States are preparing for heavier passenger volumes and potentially longer security lines at TSA checkpoints. For travelers looking… Johnny Jet , May 29, 2026
Airlines Step Up to Help Stranded Spirit Airlines Passengers and Employees Yesterday, I wrote a post based on the Wall Street Journal and New York Times reporting that Spirit Airlines was preparing to cease operations if the U.S. government didn’t bail… Johnny Jet , May 2, 2026
American Airlines Is Cracking Down on Portable Chargers Starting May 1 If you travel with a portable charger, pay attention. American Airlines is rolling out new rules starting May 1 that could impact how you use and store your power bank… Johnny Jet , April 28, 2026
United Airlines CEO Confirms He Tried To Buy American Airlines If you’ve been following travel news for the last two weeks, then you’ve probably seen one of the biggest stories making the rounds: the idea of United Airlines (UA) buying… Johnny Jet , April 27, 2026
American Airlines Responds to United Merger Reports If you’ve been following travel news this week, then you’ve probably seen one of the biggest stories making the rounds: the idea of United Airlines (UA) buying American Airlines (AA)…. Johnny Jet , April 17, 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
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
American Airlines Meltdown: 34x More Cancellations Than Delta and United as Flight Attendants Sleep on Airport Floors After this weekend’s monumental storm, it’s still a mess out there, especially for American Airlines (AA) passengers and crew. That’s right, even AA’s flight attendants can’t get home, and some… Johnny Jet , January 28, 2026
Escaping the Storm: NYC to LAX Trip Report With Upgrades, Subway and Shuttle Tips If you’re following along with my travels this week, this is the final installment. Here are the first three reports: Trip Report: Flying United 787 from LAX to Newark Uber… Johnny Jet , January 25, 2026