Expect Major Delays at San Francisco International Airport This Year—Here’s How to Plan Accordingly If you’re flying through San Francisco International Airport (SFO), build in extra time—because new federal safety restrictions combined with runway construction are significantly reducing the airport’s capacity and increasing the… Johnny Jet , April 11, 2026
New Poll Shows TSA Funding Could Influence 2026 Voters Aviation security, long viewed as a behind-the-scenes component of the travel experience, is emerging as a major political issue ahead of the 2026 election cycle. According to a new national… Johnny Jet , April 1, 2026
3 Frontier Airlines Passengers Arrested at MIA After Failing to Pay for a Second Carry-On Bag If you’re a longtime JohnnyJet.com subscriber to my newsletter, then you know I’m frequently warning travelers not to fly low-fare carriers or buy Basic Economy on legacy carriers unless you… Johnny Jet , March 30, 2026
United Airlines Introduces Relax Row for Extra Comfort on Long-Haul Flights Yesterday, I attended United Airlines’ fun Media Day in one of their LAX hangars. Before the event started, United had already sent out a press release packed with announcements and… Johnny Jet , March 25, 2026
Flying Coast to Coast Just Got a Major Upgrade on United Airlines United Airlines held a Media Day yesterday inside one of its Los Angeles hangars, setting the stage for a big day of announcements. The backdrop alone was worth the trip,… Johnny Jet , March 25, 2026
Video Shows Long TSA Security Lines Across U.S. Airports on March 22, 2026 One burning question I get from many readers is how worried they should be about going through security. The answer depends on a lot of variables: the airport, day of… Johnny Jet , March 22, 2026
Hilarious: Canadian Airlines Gate Agents Go Head-to-Head in Comedy Skit My wife is from Toronto, so I’m very familiar with Canada and Canadian airlines. Although I like them, it seems most Canadians don’t, which is kind of weird. But this… Johnny Jet , March 20, 2026
Southwest Airlines Losing Its Way: Hidden Fees Frustrate Loyal Flyers For decades, Southwest Airlines built its reputation on simplicity, transparency and a customer-first approach. No assigned seating. No bag fees. No expiration dates. It was the airline that customers loved…. Johnny Jet , March 18, 2026
How Private Security Contractors Help You Skip Long TSA Lines During a Government Shutdown If you’ve turned on the news or doom-scrolled social media, then no doubt you’ve seen the long airport security lines caused by the federal government shutdown. Depending on your algorithm… Johnny Jet , March 17, 2026
Traveling to Europe in 2026? What You Need to Know About ETIAS and EES I recently received a reader question about the new European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) and potential travel disruptions in Europe. If you are planning a trip to the… Johnny Jet , March 15, 2026
Videos Show “Most Rain I’ve Ever Seen” As Severe Storm Batters Hawaii There’s been unrelenting rain in Hawaii. My cousin told me it’s the “most rain I have ever seen” and that’s saying something because he’s lived there for years and has… Johnny Jet , March 15, 2026
Southwest Airlines Just Announced It Will Soon Discontinue Service at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport Southwest Airlines (SWA) once had arguably the most loyal following of any airline. Unfortunately, the Dallas-based carrier has lost its way over the last year or so. Once Elliott Investment… Johnny Jet , March 13, 2026
How One Wrong Letter in an Airport Code Can Send You Across the Globe Airport codes: They’re supposed to make travel easier, right? But sometimes a single letter or even a small mix-up at the airport can mean the difference between sipping espresso in… Johnny Jet , March 12, 2026
TSA Absences Double During Shutdown, 300 Officers Quit, Security Lines Surge If you thought airport security lines were bad the last time you traveled, recent reports show they are getting worse. Just a few days ago, I warned readers to arrive… Johnny Jet , March 10, 2026
Should You Book Flights Now? Rising Oil Prices Could Push Airfares Higher A reader just asked me a question that I suspect a lot of travelers are wondering right now: “I am going back to Burlington, VT on May 15th for my… Johnny Jet , March 10, 2026
