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
I Asked United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby for His Top Travel Tip. The Answer Surprised Me 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
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
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
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
Trip Report: Flying United 787 from LAX to Newark I was supposed to fly Tuesday to JFK, but when I dropped my kids off at school, my six-year-old started crying and said, “Daddy, do you really have to go… Johnny Jet , January 24, 2026
Over 1,500 Flights Canceled Today: What to Do If Your Flight Gets Delayed or Canceled The ongoing government shutdown has led the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to direct airlines to reduce schedules at 40 major airports (here’s the list). The move addresses staffing shortages among… Johnny Jet , November 9, 2025
American and Delta Respond to Employees Mocking Charlie Kirk’s Death Charlie Kirk, 31, founder of Turning Point USA, was gunned down last week during an outdoor speaking appearance at Utah Valley University. Kirk was a conservative activist, which prompted a… Johnny Jet , September 15, 2025
Want an Empty Seat Next to You? Here’s How I Did It on United Airlines I just returned from Las Vegas after attending Virtuoso Travel Week. On the way there, I flew my preferred carrier, American Airlines (AA), because I have elite status with them… Johnny Jet , August 13, 2025
Flying Today? Expect a Travel Nightmare on the East Coast as Airlines Battle Severe Weather If you receive my Daily Travel Tip newsletter, then you already know it’s going to be a rough travel day for the East Coast. It’s not often that all three… Johnny Jet , July 31, 2025
A Christian Conservative Claims United Airlines Somalian Employees Stole an $8,000 Camera From Checked Luggage Lauren Witzke, who describes herself as a Christian Nationalist on X (formerly Twitter), shared a precarious tweet for a variety of reasons. @LaurenWitzkeDE writes: “Hey @united Please check your messages… Johnny Jet , July 4, 2025
