Spirit Airlines Shutdown Leaves Airports and Cities Scrambling The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is sending shockwaves through the aviation industry, leaving airports, local economies and travelers scrambling to adjust to a rapidly changing air travel landscape. I… Johnny Jet , May 8, 2026
New Poll Shows TSA Funding Could Influence 2026 Voters Aviation security, long viewed as a behind-the-scenes component of the travel experience, is emerging as a major political issue ahead of the 2026 election cycle. According to a new national… Johnny Jet , April 1, 2026
Alaska Airlines Warns Pilots Ahead of “Mischief Night” If you’re traveling this Halloween weekend, don’t be surprised to see some extra security presence at the airport. Even pilots are being told to stay alert. One of my readers… Johnny Jet , October 30, 2025
Can Paying for Carbon Offsets Really Make a Difference? I used to fly a few times a week and I would sometimes pay to offset my carbon footprint but I always thought those companies could easily just pocket the… Johnny Jet , September 30, 2025
Top 15 Outrageous Things Passengers Have Stolen From Planes According to Flight Attendants A flight attendant who goes by A Fly Guy has built quite a community with more than 1.5 million followers on Facebook in a group called A Fly Guy’s Cabin… Johnny Jet , September 23, 2025
The Shortest Commercial Flights in the US (Some Are Under 10 Miles!) When you think about air travel, you probably imagine long lines, lengthy layovers and hours in the sky. But not all flights are cross-country hauls. Some are so short you’ll… Johnny Jet , August 30, 2025
Expedia’s new myth-busting air travel report reveals tips to save up to 25% on flights Yesterday, I was up early to call into Bob Sirott’s morning drive on Chicago’s popular WGN radio. As usual, we discussed a range of travel topics including what to do… Johnny Jet , January 28, 2025
