American Airlines Responds to United Merger Reports If you’ve been following travel news this week, then you’ve probably seen one of the biggest stories making the rounds: the idea of United Airlines (UA) buying American Airlines (AA)…. Johnny Jet , April 17, 2026
Google Flights Releases Top Trending Destinations for Summer 2026 Whenever, I get a press release from Google, I’m always interested since their search engine is one of the best tools for travelers to find flights. And a lot of… Johnny Jet , April 17, 2026
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
Princess Cruises Orders Three New Mega Ships For Future Fleet Expansion Princess Cruises just made a major announcement today at Seatrade, the world’s largest cruise conference, that it plans to build three new cruise ships. Don’t get too excited because, unfortunately,… Johnny Jet , April 15, 2026
Why Is The U.S. Losing International Travelers While Others Grow? The U.S. Travel Association this week released new data in its Economic Impact of Travel 2025 report, highlighting the role travel continues to play in the U.S. economy and pointing… Johnny Jet , April 15, 2026
Air New Zealand Introduces Skynest, the First Ever Economy Sleep Pods for Long Haul Flights Air New Zealand has done it again. Back in December 2010 I was invited to go up to Seattle to take part in Air New Zealand’s delivery ceremony of their… Johnny Jet , April 14, 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
Here’s What Major U.S. Airlines Now Charge for Baggage Fees American Airlines has just joined Delta, United, Southwest, Alaska, and JetBlue in raising checked baggage fees. When I was on Rich DeMuro’s podcast last week, I told him that once… Johnny Jet , April 10, 2026
Passengers Capture Jaw-Dropping View of Artemis II Launch From 30,000 Feet Talk about being in the right place at the right time. Passengers on multiple commercial flights were treated to a once in a lifetime view when they looked out their… Johnny Jet , April 3, 2026
Travel Tip: How to Avoid Taxi Scams at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Beyond A post by Stephanie Cohen in the Rick Steves’ Europe Facebook Group has struck a chord with travelers, serving as a crucial warning for anyone arriving at Paris Charles de… Johnny Jet , April 1, 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
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
What Is the Cleanest Cruise Line According to CDC Data? I know a lot of people don’t want to go on a cruise because they think they’re claustrophobic and like petri dishes. I used to feel the same way until… 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
