Hilton Hilton adds 30 new luxury hotels to Hilton Honors: Here’s what it means for travelers In a significant enhancement to its loyalty offerings, Hilton has expanded its partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) by adding nearly 30 new properties to the Hilton… Natalie DiScala, February 27, 2025
Credit Cards Up to 175,000 points with the best Hilton Honors Cards Find the best Hilton Honors Credit Card that works for you and how many Free Reward Nights you can get with each bonus. Johnny Jet Editorial, February 27, 2025
Credit Card Comparison What is the best credit card for paying rent in 2025? The best credit card for paying rent earns rewards without charging extra fees, plus it allows you to redeem rewards for rent or even a house down payment. Josh Patoka, February 26, 2025
Airlines What is going on? Southwest Airlines just had a near-miss with a FlexJet at Chicago’s Midway Airport Like travelers need anything else to be nervous about, right? Just moments ago, a Southwest Airlines plane had to perform a “touch and go” at Chicago’s Midway Airport (MDW) after… Johnny Jet, February 25, 2025
Airlines Passenger does a full workout in her seat and flight attendants are okay with it There’s a video of a passenger working out in her seat that’s going viral (embedded below). It looks like she’s flying first class on a 757 in United Airlines Polaris…. Johnny Jet, February 25, 2025
Capital One What are the Capital One Venture Rewards good for? If you’ve heard about Capital One’s credit cards and are wondering what the Venture Rewards is good for, this post can help you decide if its worth getting. Josh Patoka, February 25, 2025
Travel News Diners beware: Miami Airport restaurant pulls gratuity and tip trick Stacey Wittig, a travel writer friend who runs the travel blog Unstoppable Stacey, recently posted on Facebook about a scam travelers should watch out for when dining out, no matter… Johnny Jet, February 25, 2025
Travel News How to make sure you don’t end up in the worst seat on the plane Have you ever boarded an airplane only to find out there’s no window in your row? It’s happened to me, as well as to many friends and frequent travelers. This… Johnny Jet, February 25, 2025
Travel News Strong dollar means bargains for U.S. travelers but will they be welcome abroad? A New York Times piece titled A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad points out that the strength of the dollar against the euro, yen and other foreign… Johnny Jet, February 24, 2025
Airlines Video: American Airlines flight diverts to Rome after bomb threat, escorted by Italian Air Force jets There were some tense moments for passengers (and their loved ones) onboard American Airlines (AA) flight AA292, traveling from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Delhi’s Indira… Johnny Jet, February 24, 2025
Europe Find your Zen in Slovenia: 10 ways to connect with natural wonders A big thank you to the Slovenia Tourism Board for hosting my visit so I could write this detailed review of my experience. My bare feet felt at home on… Melissa Curtin, February 21, 2025
Travel Hacks Work smarter not harder: Here’s the viral hack to quickly remove snow from your sidewalk and car If you live in the Midwest, Northeast or even the Southeast, then you already know that the United States has experienced significant snowfall this year, notably in January. In fact,… Johnny Jet, February 21, 2025
Travel News Avoid overhead bin fights: Rules every traveler should know Yesterday. I was up early to call into Bob Sirott’s morning drive on WGN in Chicago. We discussed a wide range of topics including the recent airline crashes, my fear of flying, advice… Johnny Jet, February 21, 2025
Airlines Viral video shows passengers dancing on top of airplane seats during turbulence I often call out ultra low-fare carriers like Frontier, Spirit, EasyJet and RyanAir. The latter two were the subjects of two stories last week. RyanAir because they charged a passenger… Johnny Jet, February 20, 2025
Airlines What travelers can learn from the Delta Air Lines plane crash in Toronto: 10 essential safety tips The recent crash of Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 at Toronto Pearson International Airport on February 17, 2025, serves as a stark reminder of the importance of passenger preparedness during… Johnny Jet, February 20, 2025
