A recent incident (video embedded below) at the Northgate Station in Seattle is a good reminder that situational awareness can make all the difference when using public transit.   View…

The Big Island of Hawai‘i offers abundant opportunities to choose your own adventure and your choice of where to stay shapes the story. One moment you’re standing before an erupting…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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For decades, Southwest Airlines built its reputation on simplicity, transparency and a customer-first approach. No assigned seating. No bag fees. No expiration dates. It was the airline that customers loved….

If you’ve turned on the news or doom-scrolled social media, then no doubt you’ve seen the long airport security lines caused by the federal government shutdown. Depending on your algorithm…

There’s been unrelenting rain in Hawaii. My cousin told me it’s the “most rain I have ever seen” and that’s saying something because he’s lived there for years and has…

Southwest Airlines (SWA) once had arguably the most loyal following of any airline. Unfortunately, the Dallas-based carrier has lost its way over the last year or so. Once Elliott Investment…

Boaters off the coast of Lahaina were treated to a spectacular wildlife moment when a pod of humpback whales began breaching right near their vessel, creating what one witness called…