What was she thinking? Social media reacts to Oregon woman almost swept away by king tides AccuWeather shared a disturbing video (embedded below) on Threads with the caption: “Dramatic video captured a woman nearly being swept away by powerful king tides in Oregon. The man who… Johnny Jet , November 19, 2024
12 things travelers can learn from the movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles My favorite Thanksgiving movie is John Hughes’ Planes, Trains and Automobiles. My wife and I watch this film every year at this time and I know we’re not alone. After… Johnny Jet , November 19, 2024
Spirit Airlines just declared bankruptcy: Should travelers be worried? This morning, Spirit Airlines “announced that it has entered into a restructuring support agreement (the “RSA”) supported by a supermajority of Spirit’s loyalty and convertible bondholders on the terms of… Johnny Jet , November 18, 2024
Give the gift of food and wine in California this holiday season This article has been written and produced in partnership with Visit California. California’s culinary scene is as vibrant as its diverse landscapes, offering everything from farm-fresh produce at local farmers’… Johnny Jet , November 17, 2024
In extreme turbulence, SAS flies 5 hours over Atlantic instead of making emergency landing at airport just 30 minutes away Most frequent fliers know to keep their seatbelts on whenever they’re seated, just as the pilots say they do themselves. It’s even more imperative to wear a seatbelt when the… Johnny Jet , November 16, 2024
‘This is crazy’: Frontier Airlines gate agent refuses boarding to U.S. Navy sailor unless he pays her There’s a long list of reasons why I will not be flying Frontier Airlines anytime soon and the latest example should make everyone feel the same way. The ultra low-cost… Johnny Jet , November 16, 2024
U.S. government warns travelers not to fall for this TSA PreCheck scam If you’re a seasoned traveler from the U.S. then hopefully you already have TSA PreCheck. If you don’t, what are you waiting for? TSA PreCheck and Global Entry are definitely… Johnny Jet , November 15, 2024
Alaska Airlines plane loses tire after takeoff and continues cross-country flight to LAX Would you feel safe on an aircraft that had blown out a tire right after takeoff? For the 175 passengers and six crew members aboard Alaska Airlines flight 309 on… Natalie DiScala , November 14, 2024
Porch pirate thefts are on the rise: Here’s how to keep your holiday packages safe In the thick of the holiday shopping season, thousands of packages are being shipped across the country (and around the world) every day. In other words, it’s a great time… Johnny Jet , November 14, 2024
Romance scams on the rise in tourist areas: Here’s how to protect yourself when using dating apps Fox News ran an interesting story today titled “Dating apps in tourist hot spots target Americans – how to protect yourself.” The story is about a Venezuelan man, Deivy Jose… Johnny Jet , November 14, 2024
15 wildlife adventures in the Galapagos aboard a Relais & Châteaux yacht A huge thank you to Ecoventura Galapagos for hosting me on this trip so I could write this detailed review of my experience. There is something extremely special about coming… Melissa Curtin , November 14, 2024
Hotel review: Lula Hotel Tulum Thank you to Lula Hotel Tulum for hosting my stay so I could provide this detailed narrative. Not all resorts are created equal. Different properties cater to different types of… Melissa Curtin , November 14, 2024
Apple’s new update makes AirTags an absolute must-have for travelers so they can easily track down lost luggage If you’ve been a subscriber to my free weekly newsletter, then you know that for the past two years I’ve been recommending Apple AirTags (buy them here) as a great… Johnny Jet , November 13, 2024
Hilarious: Pilots when their wives call on layovers This is an old video but it has just resurfaced on a popular flight attendant’s Instagram so I thought I would share it to give you a good laugh. It’s… Johnny Jet , November 13, 2024
Outrageous insurance fraud scam caught on camera proves why everyone needs a dashcam Update (November 12, 2024): The New York Times is reporting that the driver of the car was actually the man in the video below. He switched seats before getting out… Johnny Jet , November 12, 2024