May 25, 2026 Weekly Newsletter It’s been a dreary weekend here in L.A. (at least by the beach), which feels fitting since it’s a day to reflect on those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Speaking… Johnny Jet , May 25, 2026
See How Pickpockets Operate in Europe (5 Real Videos) One of the biggest mistakes travelers make in Europe is assuming pickpockets are easy to spot. In reality, they often look like ordinary tourists, students or even well-dressed couples. And… Johnny Jet , May 25, 2026
What’s the Most Memorable Lodging You’ve Ever Stayed In? I recently asked my followers on Facebook: What’s the most memorable lodging you’ve ever stayed in? The responses came flooding in, with more than 50 comments spanning everything from jungle… Johnny Jet , May 23, 2026
Meeting Prince Charles in London King Charles recently gave a brilliant speech to Congress, which reminded me of when I met him … Back on November 8, 2010, I was having dinner with two of… Johnny Jet , May 1, 2026
Watch Out: Bank of America Warns Travelers About These 3 Growing Scams I just received an email from Bank of America with the subject line: “Watch out for these 3 scams.” At first, I assumed it was a repeat of the same… Johnny Jet , April 25, 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
Where Is It Cheaper to See Theatre: Broadway or the West End? The Results Might Surprise You I love going to the theatre and I’ve been fortunate enough to go to performances all over the world and my favorite is definitely London. What I didn’t realize was… Johnny Jet , March 28, 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
First Look Inside “Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” at Disneyland Yesterday, my family and I were invited to a media preview of “Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” at Disneyland. The kids loved it, and it opened to the public today. Here’s… Johnny Jet , March 22, 2026
LAX Rideshare Fee Increase Approved: What Uber and Lyft Riders Should Know Los Angeles International Airport is raising the fees rideshare companies must pay to pick up and drop off passengers, marking the first increase in more than a decade and potentially… Johnny Jet , March 10, 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
Travel Tech Tip: How to Let Important Calls Bypass the Do Not Disturb Function on Your Phone If you’re a frequent traveler, especially one who crosses multiple time zones, you already know the golden rule: turn your phone to Do Not Disturb before going to sleep. Heck,… Johnny Jet , March 4, 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
What to Do When Your In-N-Out Drive-Thru Order Isn’t Right My son had been sick all last week and when he started feeling better, I offered to get him anything he wanted. He chose a cheeseburger from In-N-Out and because… Johnny Jet , February 16, 2026
