What Travelers Need to Know During the Government Shutdown I flew twice right when the government shutdown began and wrote about the experience. Overall, things were fairly normal. Still, the longer the shutdown lasts, the more potential there is… Johnny Jet , October 16, 2025
Runaway Hose Causes Jet Fuel Chaos at DFW Airport Have you ever had a garden hose slip from your hands and start flying around out of control, spraying you and everything in its way? Well, imagine if that hose… Johnny Jet , October 12, 2025
Flight Review: Las Vegas to LAX In yesterday’s newsletter, I mentioned that I was in Las Vegas for the first annual IMM Lux conference. It was great to catch up with old friends and make new… Johnny Jet , October 4, 2025
What’s It Like to Fly During the Government Shutdown If you receive my newsletter then you know I’ve been warning about the government shutdown for weeks and unfortunately our political leaders have allowed it to happen. I just so… Johnny Jet , October 1, 2025
Don’t Forget This Item When Flying Abroad Most travelers know to keep their passport and boarding pass handy at the airport. But there’s another item you may need to get on your flight and forgetting it could… Johnny Jet , September 30, 2025
Can Paying for Carbon Offsets Really Make a Difference? I used to fly a few times a week and I would sometimes pay to offset my carbon footprint but I always thought those companies could easily just pocket the… Johnny Jet , September 30, 2025
Steelers and Vikings Take Two Completely Different Flights Across the Pond for Historic Dublin NFL Game A few days ago I shared how the Pittsburgh Steelers touched down in Dublin, Ireland, on Friday morning ahead of their matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers mentioned… Johnny Jet , September 30, 2025
American Airlines and Porter Partner to Expand U.S.–Canada Travel Options American Airlines and Porter Airlines have announced a new codeshare partnership that will give travelers more options when flying between the United States and Canada. Effective today, customers can book… Natalie DiScala , September 30, 2025
American Airlines Passenger Sues After Bag Full of Drugs Checked in Her Name If you subscribe to my newsletter, then you know I’m a huge proponent of not checking a bag. I always say you can show up late, go straight to the… Johnny Jet , September 26, 2025
FAA Halts Departures at Dallas Airports After Equipment Malfunction About an hour after sending my daily travel tip newsletter (you can sign up for free here) I learned about a technical issue at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)…. Johnny Jet , September 19, 2025
This is the Date You Need to Book 2025 Thanksgiving and Christmas Flights By (and Other Holiday Travel Tips) Fall officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Monday, September 22 at 2:19pm ET so if you haven’t booked your holiday flights yet, hopefully this change in seasons will motivate… Johnny Jet , September 19, 2025
Delta Air Lines Is Looking for Flight Attendants for 2026 If your friends describe you as “always planning the next trip,” this might be your moment: Delta just opened applications for its 2026 flight attendant classes. The airline is scouting… Natalie DiScala , September 18, 2025
American Airlines Passenger Restrained With Duct Tape After Mid-Flight Disruption on Las Vegas-Bound Flight A soon-to-be-viral video shows one of the most obscene midair tirades ever caught on film. A cross-country flight from Charlotte to Las Vegas turned chaotic when a passenger allegedly assaulted… Johnny Jet , September 17, 2025
‘Flying While Fat’: Delta Air Lines Passenger Elbows Seatmate for Being Overweight An overweight Delta Air Lines passenger just got into one of the most polite air rage incidents I’ve ever seen. Guy Branum, an American comedian, writer and actor known for… Johnny Jet , September 16, 2025
Delta Air Lines Announces Nonstop Flights to Sardinia and Malta Delta Air Lines is adding two new Mediterranean escapes to its route map, bringing nonstop flights from New York-JFK to Sardinia and Malta starting Summer 2026. The announcement comes after… Johnny Jet , September 16, 2025
