Hawaii Amazing Moment: Triple Whale Breach Off Maui Caught on Camera Boaters off the coast of Lahaina were treated to a spectacular wildlife moment when a pod of humpback whales began breaching right near their vessel, creating what one witness called… Johnny Jet, March 12, 2026
Travel News Great News! Global Entry Travel Program Has Been Restored Finally, some good travel news. After weeks of uncertainty tied to the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, the popular expedited-entry program Global Entry is officially back online. The… Johnny Jet, March 11, 2026
Airlines TSA Absences Double During Shutdown, 300 Officers Quit, Security Lines Surge If you thought airport security lines were bad the last time you traveled, recent reports show they are getting worse. Just a few days ago, I warned readers to arrive… Johnny Jet, March 10, 2026
Airport Tips LAX Rideshare Fee Increase Approved: What Uber and Lyft Riders Should Know Los Angeles International Airport is raising the fees rideshare companies must pay to pick up and drop off passengers, marking the first increase in more than a decade and potentially… Johnny Jet, March 10, 2026
Airlines Should You Book Flights Now? Rising Oil Prices Could Push Airfares Higher A reader just asked me a question that I suspect a lot of travelers are wondering right now: “I am going back to Burlington, VT on May 15th for my… Johnny Jet, March 10, 2026
Airlines Nightmare TSA Lines Hit U.S. Airports as Wait Times Reach Up to Three Hours Travelers across the United States faced extraordinary security lines at major airports this weekend, with some passengers waiting as long as three hours to clear checkpoints. The delays come as… Johnny Jet, March 8, 2026
Airlines Which Airlines Offer Chat Support and How to Find It After I wrote about my L.A. to Chicago flight being diverted to Kansas City due to high winds, I found myself in a familiar travel situation, with a tight connection… Johnny Jet, March 8, 2026
Travel News Europe’s Most Expensive and Cheapest Countries for Hotels and Restaurants in 2026 Planning a trip to Europe in 2026? Your travel budget may stretch much further or disappear much faster depending on where you go. A recent analysis highlighted by Euronews, using… Johnny Jet, March 8, 2026
Airlines Passengers Ordered ‘Heads Down, Hands Up’ As Armed Officers Board Diverted Southwest Flight If air travel isn’t stressful enough these days, a viral TikTok video (embedded below) showing a dramatic law enforcement boarding of a commercial flight is getting a lot of attention… Johnny Jet, March 7, 2026
Hotels Travel Tech Tip: How to Let Important Calls Bypass the Do Not Disturb Function on Your Phone If you’re a frequent traveler, especially one who crosses multiple time zones, you already know the golden rule: turn your phone to Do Not Disturb before going to sleep. Heck,… Johnny Jet, March 4, 2026
Airlines United Flight Evacuates at LAX After Engine Fire and Passengers Make a Critical Mistake A United Airlines flight bound for Newark was forced to make an emergency return to Los Angeles International Airport this morning after reports of an engine fire shortly after departure…. Johnny Jet, March 2, 2026
Airlines Finally: United Airlines Updates Its Contract of Carriage to Remove Passengers Who Don’t Use Headphones I have plenty of travel pet peeves, but one stands above the rest. Sitting on a plane or in an airport lounge while someone watches videos, streams music or takes… Johnny Jet, March 2, 2026
Airlines Tom Hanks’ Son Is Stranded In South America After Passport Issue When even a celebrity’s son gets tripped up by passport rules, it is a reminder that no traveler is immune to documentation problems. According to TMZ, Tom Hanks’ son, Chet… Johnny Jet, March 1, 2026
Airlines Woman Escorted Off American Airlines Flight After Refusing to Sit Upright for Takeoff You’ve probably seen some wild in-flight meltdowns over the years, but this one is a reminder that arguing with a flight attendant is never a winning strategy. A TikTok user… Johnny Jet, February 27, 2026
Travel News This Viral Travel Hack Will Make You Never Want to Use Your Hotel Coffee Machine Again—Try This Instead A reader sent me this email today: “Have you seen this or heard anything similar? Glad most hotels have replaced the old coffeemakers with Keurig type machines.” — John L…. Johnny Jet, February 25, 2026