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
Here Are the Notable Flight Cuts Airlines Worldwide Are Making as Fuel Prices Surge If you’ve filled up your gas tank or turned on the news lately, then you know fuel prices are soaring. Airlines around the world have very small margins so they’re… Johnny Jet , April 22, 2026
Travelers Are Getting Foiled by “No-Reply” Emails. Here’s How to Get Around That By Christopher Elliott: When Eileen Landauer’s hotel in Jasper, Canada, was evacuated because of a wildfire last summer, she faced more than a battle with her online travel agency for… Johnny Jet , April 22, 2026
United Airlines Flight Diverted to Pittsburgh Over Bomb Threat United Airlines Flight 2092 from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport (ORD) to New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) was diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) on Saturday morning, April 18, due to a… Johnny Jet , April 18, 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
FAA Investigating: Pilots Heard Meowing and Barking Over Air Traffic Control Radio at DCA In one of the more bizarre and funny things I have seen while covering the travel industry over the last few decades, pilots were heard making cat and dog sounds… Johnny Jet , April 16, 2026
Air New Zealand Introduces Skynest, the First Ever Economy Sleep Pods for Long Haul Flights Air New Zealand has done it again. Back in December 2010 I was invited to go up to Seattle to take part in Air New Zealand’s delivery ceremony of their… Johnny Jet , April 14, 2026
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Takes 20-Minute Naps on Flights. Here’s Why It Works! A couple of weeks ago, I attended United Airlines Media Day inside one of their hangars at Los Angeles International Airport. During the event, United announced several updates, including Relax… Johnny Jet , April 12, 2026
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
