Two Air Rage Incidents Raise the Question: Why Are There Still So Many Unruly Airline Passengers? I was just interviewed on NewsNation (embedded below) to talk about the ongoing issue of unruly airline passengers and there’s one thing I want to make clear right up front:… Johnny Jet , May 30, 2025
Despite Big Changes at the Airline, Southwest Flight Attendant Brings the Fun in Viral Video Two months ago, Southwest Airlines made a major announcement: they’re ending their iconic “two bags fly free” policy and introducing a new Basic Economy fare. Starting May 28, flight changes… Johnny Jet , May 13, 2025
United Airlines Announces Upgrades to 787-9 Dreamliner Interior United Airlines just announced that they’re going to upgrade their Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. Dubbed the United Elevated interior, this new look and feel comes with a long list of luxury… Johnny Jet , May 13, 2025
Exclusive Sneak Peek at Virgin Atlantic’s New Clubhouse at LAX Virgin Atlantic, which was founded in 1984 by serial entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, has just opened their new clubhouse at LAX. I was fortunate to be on hand for the… Johnny Jet , March 27, 2025
JetBlue unveils new Super Mario-themed plane: See it here In case you’re new here, I’m a certified avgeek (aviation geek) who loves spending time in large international airports, daydreaming about all the different airlines. My favorite planes to spot… Johnny Jet , March 4, 2025
Air Canada cancels return tickets after mistakenly believing passengers didn’t board I’ve been traveling professionally for 30 years and I’ve never heard of anything like what I’m about to share with you. But it’s definitely a problem for Air Canada, its… Johnny Jet , February 10, 2025
Best U.S. airline and airport announced in Forbes’ Air Travel Awards Forbes Travel Guide just launched its first-ever Verified Air Travel Awards, celebrating excellence in air travel across a range of categories, from luxury lounges to the best in-flight dining. They… Natalie DiScala , October 22, 2024
BREAKING NEWS: Alaska and Hawaiian airlines merger finalized ARTICLE HIGLIGHTS: Alaska Airlines has officially acquired Hawaiian Airlines, with both airlines retaining their distinctive brands while combining resources to offer expanded travel options and benefits to passengers. The merger… Johnny Jet , September 18, 2024
Kid-free flights: Would you pay more to fly without children in the cabin? Before we had kids, my husband and I traveled a lot, mostly for work, and no place on the globe was too far-flung. We had our travel strategy down pat… Natalie DiScala , September 15, 2024
Buckle up: This week is going to be a doozy for travelers as U.S. airlines deal with weather-related flight delays and cancelations After looking at the latest numbers for airline cancelations and delays, I wrote this: It’s a mess out there: American, Delta, United, Southwest and other U.S. airlines struggling to cope… Johnny Jet , August 5, 2024
KLM’s new Travel Well platform aims to help travelers rediscover the joy and meaning of air travel Without a doubt, travel has changed my life and the lives of many others. Growing up in Connecticut, we rarely traveled by plane since I have three siblings and airfares… Johnny Jet , July 19, 2024
Incredible videos show airport chaos across the country as airlines deal with ‘largest IT outage in history’ If you’re watching or reading the news, then you already know about the global IT outage, being called the “largest IT outage in history.” So far, there are over 3,000… Johnny Jet , July 19, 2024
Moldy chicken served to pilots and passengers to blame for Delta Air Lines flight to Amsterdam to be diverted Yesterday’s big travel story was about the Delta Air Lines flight to Amsterdam that was diverted to JFK due to coach passengers being served ‘contaminated food.’ Delta Air Lines flight… Johnny Jet , July 6, 2024
Passenger stuck in ceiling after severe turbulence rocks aircraft, injuring dozens I can’t recall ever seeing so many incidents of commercial airplanes encountering severe turbulence that injured so many passengers than I have during this recent two-month span.Is it climate change?… Johnny Jet , July 2, 2024
EasyJet passenger’s carry-on suitcase gets stuck in bag sizer A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about a Ryanair passenger in Spain who ripped the wheels off his suitcase to avoid paying the Irish-based low-fare carrier’s outrageous checked bag… Johnny Jet , June 4, 2024
