FAA Investigating: Pilots Heard Meowing and Barking Over Air Traffic Control Radio at DCA In one of the more bizarre and funny things I have seen while covering the travel industry over the last few decades, pilots were heard making cat and dog sounds… Johnny Jet , April 16, 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
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
Multiple Train Push Attacks Reported in 2026—How to Stay Safe on Platforms 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… Johnny Jet , April 1, 2026
Choose your Hotel for a Big Island Adventure 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… Melissa Curtin , April 1, 2026
New Poll Shows TSA Funding Could Influence 2026 Voters 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… Johnny Jet , April 1, 2026
3 Frontier Airlines Passengers Arrested at MIA After Failing to Pay for a Second Carry-On Bag 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… Johnny Jet , March 30, 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
Video Shows Long TSA Security Lines Across U.S. Airports on March 22, 2026 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… Johnny Jet , March 22, 2026
Effortless Aloha: Why Travelers Keep Coming Back to Four Seasons Resort Hualālai This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our… Melissa Curtin , March 18, 2026
Southwest Airlines Losing Its Way: Hidden Fees Frustrate Loyal Flyers 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…. Johnny Jet , March 18, 2026
How Private Security Contractors Help You Skip Long TSA Lines During a Government Shutdown 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… Johnny Jet , March 17, 2026
