Traveling to Europe This Year? Here’s What You Need to Know About EES and ETIAS I’m going to Europe next month for the first time this year. A lot has changed in just a few months, so not only am I researching the new arrival… Johnny Jet , May 13, 2026
Travelers Warn of Possible Taxi Payment Scam at SFO Airport If you’ve flown into San Francisco International Airport (SFO) lately, you’ve probably noticed something interesting at the taxi stand. It’s almost too easy. You walk out of baggage claim, follow… Johnny Jet , May 6, 2026
Airlines Step Up to Help Stranded Spirit Airlines Passengers and Employees Yesterday, I wrote a post based on the Wall Street Journal and New York Times reporting that Spirit Airlines was preparing to cease operations if the U.S. government didn’t bail… Johnny Jet , May 2, 2026
Spirit Airlines Is Preparing to Cease Operations: What to Expect and What to Do if You Have a Ticket A huge blow to travelers, but not a big surprise if the U.S. government doesn’t step in to bail them out, is that the ailing budget airline Spirit Airlines may… Johnny Jet , May 1, 2026
Nashville Beyond Broadway: Follow the Music to Where the City’s True Rhythm Comes Alive Thank you to Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp for hosting my trip in Music City so I could write this detailed article. The neon guitars of Broadway begin glowing long… Melissa Curtin , April 29, 2026
TSA Launches Limited-Time PreCheck Discount Just Before Summer Travel If you’ve been thinking about signing up for TSA PreCheck, May is a great time to do it—especially if you’re under 30. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced a limited-time… Johnny Jet , April 29, 2026
American Airlines Is Cracking Down on Portable Chargers Starting May 1 If you travel with a portable charger, pay attention. American Airlines is rolling out new rules starting May 1 that could impact how you use and store your power bank… Johnny Jet , April 28, 2026
Watch Out: Bank of America Warns Travelers About These 3 Growing Scams I just received an email from Bank of America with the subject line: “Watch out for these 3 scams.” At first, I assumed it was a repeat of the same… Johnny Jet , April 25, 2026
Two Design-Forward Hotels in Crete with Distinct Personalities Upon landing on Greece’s largest island, it becomes immediately clear that Crete is the birthplace of olive farming. The drive in any direction consists of miles and miles of ancient… Melissa Curtin , April 22, 2026
Travelers Are Getting Foiled by “No-Reply” Emails. Here’s How to Get Around That By Christopher Elliott: When Eileen Landauer’s hotel in Jasper, Canada, was evacuated because of a wildfire last summer, she faced more than a battle with her online travel agency for… Johnny Jet , April 22, 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
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
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
