YIKES: Airport Closed and Many Long-Haul Flights Returning After Flying Halfway I was surprised to wake up this morning to an email from United Airlines offering a travel waiver for Auckland. A travel waiver allows for voluntary changes for travel to,… Johnny Jet , January 27, 2023
VIDEOS: What’s It Like to Live In New Zealand During COVID-19 The whole world has been severely impacted by COVID-19 … and that’s probably the understatement of the century. However, some countries have handled things better than others. The country that… Johnny Jet , February 14, 2021
5 Vantage Travel Journeys for Wine Lovers Whether you’re a bona fide oenophile or just a causal drinker who appreciates a fine glass of wine, there’s a Vantage Travel journey that will be just right for you. Many of… Johnny Jet , May 21, 2017
Great Fares on Air New Zealand to Australia Tourism Australia’s slogan is There’s Nothing Like Australia and I couldn’t agree more. When people ask me where my favorite place in the world is, Australia is always on the… Johnny Jet , September 8, 2014
Air New Zealand Deals to Six Australian Cities Whenever I’m asked what my favorite airline in the world is, I always list Air New Zealand as one of them. That’s because Air New Zealand makes a long-haul flight… Johnny Jet , September 4, 2014
North, South, above, and below in New Zealand New Zealand is the new “in” place to go; it seems like everyone either has been or is going. So, I thought it might be a good idea to escape… Jeffrey Groberman , February 13, 2014
Travel to New Zealand, Get 3 Free Nights in Tahiti Tourism New Zealand has teamed up with Air Tahiti Nui to offer travelers two countries for the price of one. When booking airfare to New Zealand on Air Tahiti Nui,… Johnny Jet , July 2, 2013
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Premieres in Wellington Live from Middle Earth The excitement starts miles away as passengers on Air New Zealand flights are welcomed on board a flight, not to Wellington but to the “Middle of… Liliane Opsomer , November 28, 2012
Top 10 Aussie Eco Adventures Remember when eco-travel meant cold showers, scratchy towels and compost toilets. Luckily, such cruel sacrifices are a thing of the past – and one country, Australia, is leading the charge… Team Johnny Jet , June 26, 2012
Tahiti and New Zealand on Air Tahiti Nui for $1,298 Here’s a great promotion to visit two beautiful islands, Tahiti and New Zealand. Air Tahiti Nui is offering 3 nights free hotel stopover on the island of Tahiti or upgrade… Johnny Jet , June 13, 2012
South Pacific Food & Wine Festival 2012 Here’s a trick question: Where do you end up when you leave Los Angeles, fly 11 hours, 5500 miles and skip ahead 19 hours? Answer: The South Pacific Food &… Paul Jacobelli , June 5, 2012
Air New Zealand’s In-Flight Putting Challenge By Trishna Patel Have you ever been on a flight, looked at the passenger to your right or left and thought, “Wish I could putt some balls with this guy?”… Trishna Patel , March 23, 2012
Air New Zealand Increases Capacity on North America to Auckland Routes Air New Zealand is increasing its capacity between Auckland and North American destinations, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver. The move comes in response to Qantas’s recent announcement that they… Johnny Jet , February 29, 2012
“HOT SPOTS 2012” WITH JOHNNY JET TO AIR ON TRAVEL CHANNEL Renowned travel expert John E. DiScala (aka Johnny Jet), circles the globe for his first televised special “Hot Spots 2012,” which premiered on the Travel Channel January 1. The show… Johnny Jet , December 14, 2011
New Zealand On the way to LAX last Friday evening, the sun started to peek through the rain-filled clouds and a double rainbow greeted Angelinos! It was the first time I’d ever… Johnny Jet , October 5, 2011
