12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today 12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today (This is a recurring post, updated daily with new information): === Sunday, August 16 === Two American Airlines Jets With the… Johnny Jet , August 16, 2026
Avoid Tech Trouble: 12 Ways to Get Your Phone, Laptop and Other Devices Ready for Travel This article was produced in partnership with TESSAN and contains affiliate links. We may receive compensation if you click on or make purchases through those links. Our phones have become… Natalie DiScala , August 12, 2026
Georgia Father Says TSA Missed 30 Rounds in His Carry-On. Now He Faces 15 Years in Prison in Jamaica A Georgia father’s family vacation to Jamaica has turned into a nightmare after authorities discovered 30 rounds of ammunition in his carry-on bag as he was preparing to fly home…. Johnny Jet , August 12, 2026
20 Travel Trends From Virtuoso Travel Week That Could Change How and When You Travel I’m in Las Vegas this week for Virtuoso Travel Week, one of the biggest gatherings in the luxury travel industry, bringing together 4,800 attendees from 105 countries. Virtuoso calls the… Johnny Jet , August 11, 2026
American Airlines Just Made It Harder for Elite Flyers to Get Free Business Class Upgrades I have to hand it to American Airlines‘ PR department. They’re trying to spin the elimination of complimentary Business Class upgrades on some of their most popular routes as “A… Johnny Jet , August 7, 2026
What Is an Airline Travel Waiver? Here’s What It Means for Your Flight If you’ve ever opened your airline’s app or website before a trip and seen a notice about a “travel waiver,” you might have wondered what it actually means. You’re not… Johnny Jet , August 7, 2026
Major Airlines Issue Northeast Travel Waivers as Flight Cancellations Mount Travelers flying through the Northeast today should check their flight status before heading to the airport. As severe thunderstorms move across the region, the nation’s three largest airlines have all… Johnny Jet , August 7, 2026
10 Reasons to Sail on the Grace Bailey, a Historic Maine Windjammer I’ve sailed on Maine Windjammer’s ten times, and if someone asked me which vacation I keep coming back to, this would be it. There’s something magical about spending a few… Georgie Jet , August 6, 2026
American Airlines and Citi Refresh the AAdvantage Executive Card: Is the $695 Fee Worth It? I fly American Airlines regularly, so I’ve had the Citi / AAdvantage Executive Mastercard for as long as I can remember. The main reason? It gets me and my family… Johnny Jet , August 3, 2026
How We Pack for Seven Weeks With Just Seven Days of Clothes: Our Laundry Strategy 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… Johnny Jet , August 3, 2026
Thinking About a Princess Cruise on the Mediterranean? Here’s My Complete Trip Report This post contains references to products from one or more of our affiliate partners. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. If you’re following along… Johnny Jet , August 2, 2026
I Visited the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago—Here’s What It’s Really Like A big thanks to Choose Chicago for hosting my visit so I could write this review of my experience. Last week, my family visited the Obama Presidential Center (OPC) in… Johnny Jet , July 31, 2026
UNESCO Added 25 New World Heritage Sites. Here Are the Ones I Can’t Wait to Visit. UNESCO just added 25 new World Heritage Sites to its prestigious list, bringing the global total to 1,273. As soon as I saw the announcement, I started dreaming about visiting… Johnny Jet , July 30, 2026
12 Passport Tips That Could Save Your Vacation Travel can be chaotic, and if you’re not fully prepared, it can get even worse. Before your next international trip, the last thing you want is to discover that your… Johnny Jet , July 29, 2026
The Free Chicago Attraction I Can’t Believe I Never Visited—Until Now If you’ve ever been to Chicago, you know it has some of the best architecture of any city in the United States. Every time I walk around downtown, my head… Johnny Jet , July 28, 2026