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
Tom Hanks’ Son Is Stranded In South America After Passport Issue When even a celebrity’s son gets tripped up by passport rules, it is a reminder that no traveler is immune to documentation problems. According to TMZ, Tom Hanks’ son, Chet… Johnny Jet , March 1, 2026
Woman Escorted Off American Airlines Flight After Refusing to Sit Upright for Takeoff You’ve probably seen some wild in-flight meltdowns over the years, but this one is a reminder that arguing with a flight attendant is never a winning strategy. A TikTok user… Johnny Jet , February 27, 2026
TSA PreCheck Back Open, Global Entry Still Suspended — But There’s a Free Alternative The last 24 hours have been a whirlwind. With so much happening in the world, it’s hard to keep up, and the U.S. government has added to the chaos. Yesterday,… Johnny Jet , February 23, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security Suspends TSA PreCheck, Global Entry Making Travel More Chaotic Last night, the Trump administration announced it is pausing TSA PreCheck and Global Entry in response to the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem… Johnny Jet , February 22, 2026
Storm Canceled Your Flight? Do This Immediately Yesterday I got one of those calls that travel writers often receive right before a major storm. One of my good friends is down in Punta Cana for spring break… Johnny Jet , February 21, 2026
The Best (and Worst) Times to Fly in 2026, According to New Data from Expedia Expedia just released its 2026 Air Hacks Report and I’m not sure I agree with all of the data points. However, I do find the report interesting, especially how it shows… Johnny Jet , February 20, 2026
U.S. News Reveals 2026 Best Hotels Rankings — Four Seasons Dominates Again Luxury travelers looking for inspiration have plenty of options to consider. The 2026 Best Hotels rankings from U.S. News & World Report, now in their 16th year, evaluated more than… Johnny Jet , February 17, 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
How to Do Las Vegas Solo as an Adult (Yes, Really) Thank you to Waldorf Astoria for hosting my stay so I could experience the property first hand to write this review. If you had asked me five years ago whether… Melissa Curtin , February 16, 2026
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Southwest’s New Assigned Seating Is Off to a Rocky Start — Here’s What Travelers Need to Know Southwest Airlines officially ended one of the most recognizable boarding systems in aviation two weeks ago, replacing its decades-old open seating model with assigned seats. But according to CBS News,… Johnny Jet , February 13, 2026
State Department Issues This Reminder About Your Passport If you’re planning international travel this year, the U.S. State Department has an important reminder about renewing your passport, and it’s getting a lot of attention online. The official @travelgov… Johnny Jet , February 11, 2026
My Nine-Year-Old Son Got Really Sick This Week On Monday, my son came home from school visibly sick. That night, he was wheezing in his sleep. Using our doctor’s app, we made an appointment for 10am the following… Johnny Jet , February 1, 2026
