What to do in weather delays and flight cancellations Flight delays and worse, cancellations, can really throw a wrench into your travel plans. Here are my go-to tips, websites and apps to help you deal with weather delays and… Johnny Jet , January 20, 2025
Exploring LA’s resilience: A family adventure to the La Brea Tar Pits amid wildfires It’s been a devastating week for everyone here in L.A. and we’re all thankful for the firefighters and first responders who continue to serve so heroically. Whether you were directly… Johnny Jet , January 19, 2025
Australia joins Global Entry program: Here’s what it means for travelers My family and I just returned from an amazing trip to Australia and returning home couldn’t have been any quicker, thanks to Global Entry. And now, our Aussie friends can… Johnny Jet , January 17, 2025
What you need to know about getting a REAL ID and why you might not need to worry yet In the coming weeks, Americans can expect some degree of fearmongering about getting a REAL ID. It’s essentially the same warning we’ve been hearing for the last 20 years. That’s… Johnny Jet , January 17, 2025
Trip report: LAX to ORD and staying in an allergy-friendly room at the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Thank you to the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport for hosting our stay so I could write this detailed review of our experience. The Thursday before Christmas, my family and I… Johnny Jet , January 16, 2025
There’s a cat in a backpack on my flight to Los Angeles: What to do if you’re allergic It’s not every day that you see a cat chilling in a specially made cat backpack, preparing to board a plane. A friend of mine sent me a video of… Johnny Jet , January 16, 2025
How to make a DIY air purifier It’s been a real mess here in L.A. with all of the fires. I’ve lived here for 35 years and have never seen anything like this. My heart goes out… Johnny Jet , January 15, 2025
Be prepared: How to pack a go bag for any emergency My heart breaks to watch the state I have called home for 35 years burn. The images on television are heartbreaking and it’s hard to believe that these fires in… Johnny Jet , January 14, 2025
How to measure air quality where you live or where you’re going I’m guessing that most Americans don’t pay attention to the Air Quality Index (AQI) on a regular basis. That is, not until recently when they’re either dealing with or reading… Johnny Jet , January 13, 2025
Delta Boeing 757 emergency evacuation in Atlanta This morning, Delta Air Lines crew are being commended for their seamless and quick evacuation of a Boeing 757 plane heading to Minneapolis, from a snowy Atlanta. Below is the… Johnny Jet , January 10, 2025
This free service alerts you to nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time It’s another hard day here in Los Angeles. And yesterday, at 3:57pm, we received an emergency alert stating: “NEW: This is an emergency message from the Los Angeles County Fire… Johnny Jet , January 10, 2025
How to protect your passports, photos, important documents and other valuables from fire I live just a few miles away from the fires that are ravaging Southern California. Like most locals, I’ve been watching the coverage nonstop and I’ve noticed that one question… Johnny Jet , January 9, 2025
The Jaspr air purifier offers peace of mind during the California wildfires The devastating fires here in Los Angeles continue to rage on, leaving nothing in their path but destruction and despair. Fortunately, we’re at least a dozen miles from the fires… Johnny Jet , January 9, 2025
California wildfire lessons: Why digital memories matter more than ever If you’ve turned on the news then you’ve probably seen all of the devastation from the Southern California fires. Since I live just a few miles away, I’ve been watching… Johnny Jet , January 8, 2025
Why you should add these 8 health items to your toiletry bag when you travel Judging by my friends and family, ’tis the season to get sick. Everyone seems to be fighting something off these days (including me!) and there’s no quicker way to ruin… Natalie DiScala , January 7, 2025
