Waiter demands 20% tip on restaurant bill at Boston’s Logan International Airport and creates a social media uproar Tipping in the United States has become a hot topic lately and one that we’ve written about frequently. My post: Has tipping in the United States gotten out of control?… Johnny Jet , September 19, 2024
‘This is how horror movies start’: Video of New York City subway shows why you should never lean against a train door If you’ve ever ridden a subway or train, I’m sure you’ve seen the signs or heard the announcements that warn passengers not to lean against the doors. I’m guilty of… Johnny Jet , September 18, 2024
Great news: U.S. citizens can now renew passports online ARTICLE HIGLIGHTS The U.S. State Department has officially rolled out its online passport renewal system, allowing U.S. citizens to renew their passports more easily through a secure, paperless process. Thanks… Johnny Jet , September 18, 2024
BREAKING NEWS: Alaska and Hawaiian airlines merger finalized ARTICLE HIGLIGHTS: Alaska Airlines has officially acquired Hawaiian Airlines, with both airlines retaining their distinctive brands while combining resources to offer expanded travel options and benefits to passengers. The merger… Johnny Jet , September 18, 2024
Act fast: JetBlue offering 40 airfares under $40 and Air Canada discounting fares by 25% If you can travel on a Tuesday or a Wednesday in the next couple of months, JetBlue has an amazing sale going on to try to entice flyers for this… Johnny Jet , September 17, 2024
What?! Travelers to Mexico get fined for bringing multiple electronic devices through customs ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS Mexican customs regulations limit travelers to one portable computer – including laptops and tablets – per foreign arrival. Bringing more than one device can result in fines of… Johnny Jet , September 17, 2024
Not again: Air Canada airplane nose smashed by reckless driver I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: It seems like there’s been a huge increase in the number of airport and airline incidents in the last year or… Johnny Jet , September 16, 2024
California hiker plunges from popular hiking trail in Maui On Tuesday, the Maui Fire Department reported that personnel were dispatched to help a hiker who had fallen approximately 10 feet onto the rocks below. According to their Facebook post:… Natalie DiScala , September 15, 2024
Kid-free flights: Would you pay more to fly without children in the cabin? Before we had kids, my husband and I traveled a lot, mostly for work, and no place on the globe was too far-flung. We had our travel strategy down pat… Natalie DiScala , September 15, 2024
Angry JetBlue passenger destroys check-in counter and kiosks at JFK in outrageous outburst The news has been filled with an extraordinary number of unruly passenger outbursts that have taken place at airports or on airplanes on the ground or at 36,000 feet. Fortunately,… Johnny Jet , September 14, 2024
New York City is finally cracking down on one of the biggest scams targeting tourists I love New York City and it’s definitely one of my favorite cities in the world. However, I haven’t spent a lot of time there since the pandemic; just a… Johnny Jet , September 13, 2024
Frontier Airlines passenger arrested after attacking flight attendant and causing diversion It seems like many unruly passenger incidents happen on ultra-low fare carriers like Spirit and Frontier, although last month, it was an employee in trouble: Frontier Airlines pilot was handcuffed… Johnny Jet , September 13, 2024
VIDEO: Jon Bon Jovi helps save woman from jumping off Nashville bridge Finally, a good travel news story! It seems like so many news stories we read these days are negative so here’s one that will warm your heart. According to the… Johnny Jet , September 12, 2024
‘Truly awful’ American Airlines gate agents scream at mother and flight attendants at JFK over child’s car seat aboard aircraft When my husband and I became first-time parents eight years ago, our worlds changed in indescribable ways, some expected and others unpredictable. We were world-travelers before welcoming kids but becoming… Natalie DiScala , September 12, 2024
WARNING: If this can happen at Trader Joe’s, it can happen anywhere; here’s how to protect yourself Travelers have always had to keep their guard up for a number of reasons. One, travelers are usually easy targets since they are often not familiar with the area they’re… Johnny Jet , September 12, 2024
