Air Traffic Controllers Caught On Video WNYW-TV reported that air traffic controllers at Westchester County Airport, N.Y. (HPN), were caught on video apparently sleeping, reading and texting while on duty. How does this make you feel?… Johnny Jet , February 24, 2012
Italy: 24-hour Aviation Strike This just in from FrontierMEDEX Security Services Italy As previously announced, a 24-hour strike is scheduled to affect the aviation sector in Italy on February 24, 2012. Employees of the… Johnny Jet , February 23, 2012
United Airlines to Fly Newark-Istanbul This just in … CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2012 – United Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL), today announced plans to launch daily, nonstop… Johnny Jet , February 21, 2012
Does Canada Have the Worst Border Agents? After reading this story, “Why you might not be allowed into Canada” on Gadling.com, I decided to retweet it. I wrote that in my travel experience, Canada has the least… Johnny Jet , February 17, 2012
Singapore Airlines to Retire the Boeing 747 Good morning, folks. This just in from Singapore Airlines. LOS ANGELES, February 17, 2012 – Singapore Airlines will operate special commemorative flights between Singapore and Hong Kong on April 6, 2012… Johnny Jet , February 17, 2012
Titanic Museums Hosting U.S. Tributes to Titanic Crew & Passengers on 100th Anniversary April 14, 2012, will mark the 100th anniversary of the night the Titanic struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage. To honor and remember the tragic event and the 2,208… Lindsay Taub , February 15, 2012
Singapore Airlines Sale: New York (JFK) to Frankfurt, Starting at $774 Singapore Airlines today announced outstanding new values on flights from New York (JFK) to Frankfurt, starting at $774, aboard the world’s most spacious commercial aircraft. The fare includes round-trip, Economy… Johnny Jet , February 15, 2012
Just Met Jeremy Lin! Natalie and I just met the New York Knicks’ Jeremy Lin in the lobby of the Ritz-Carlton Toronto! He’s a cool guy. The Knicks are playing the Toronto Raptors tonight at… Johnny Jet , February 14, 2012
American Airlines offers 30 minutes of free Wi-Fi through Feb 16, 2012 Right now I’m 37,000 feet up on an American Airlines flight to … (I will give hints when I land on my Twitter handle @JohnnyJet) and surfing the web thanks… Johnny Jet , February 11, 2012
United: You can still reach Premier Platinum status I just received an email from United stating: “You’re close to reaching MileagePlus® Premier® Platinum status for 2012 so we’re offering you the opportunity to achieve it by purchasing the… Johnny Jet , February 9, 2012
Hertz First to Trial Wireless EV Recharging — Hertz is First Car Rental Company to Pilot Plugless Power for EV Recharging — Hertz is implementing the first wireless charging system for electric vehicles (EVs) in the car rental… Johnny Jet , February 9, 2012
Air New Zealand Plays Cuddle Cupid with Five Days of Twitter Giveaways Airline Spreads the Love through Valentine’s Twitter Contest Move over, Cupid. This Valentine’s Day, Air New Zealand is giving lovebirds the gift of cuddle. From February 9 through 13, Air… Johnny Jet , February 9, 2012
Ellen Addresses Her JCPenney Critics Since the announcement that Ellen would be a new spokesperson for JCPenney, there’s been an outpouring of support. There have also been a handful of critics. Ellen addressed them head-on… Johnny Jet , February 8, 2012
Los Angeles Times Travel Show Hits 21% Increase in Attendance The Los Angeles Times’ 14th-annual Travel Show and inaugural industry conference, January 27-29, convened more than 24,300 celebrity speakers, travel professionals, industry leaders, members of the media and consumers at… Johnny Jet , February 8, 2012
