Here’s What Major U.S. Airlines Now Charge for Baggage Fees American Airlines has just joined Delta, United, Southwest, Alaska, and JetBlue in raising checked baggage fees. When I was on Rich DeMuro’s podcast last week, I told him that once… Johnny Jet , April 10, 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
Video Shows Alaska Airlines Plane Hitting Deer While Landing in Kodiak An Alaska Airlines flight had an unexpected and unfortunate landing in Kodiak, Alaska on Thursday when it struck multiple deer on the runway. According to a report from CNN, the… Johnny Jet , July 27, 2025
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Offering BOGO Tickets to Hawaii: Deal Ends Tonight One of our favorite family destinations is Hawaii (I’ve been at least two dozen times) and my favorite airline to fly to get there is Hawaiian Airlines. And if I… Johnny Jet , July 16, 2025
Video: Alaska Airlines Makes History with First-Ever Mother-Son Pilot Team Here’s a Mother’s Day story that will be sure to fill your heart. Jeff Miles, a newly hired first officer for Alaska Airlines, recently joined his mother, Captain Michelle Miles,… Johnny Jet , May 12, 2025
Alaska Airlines flight attendant praised for repeatedly punching a drunk passenger in the face Here’s something you don’t see every day: An Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air flight attendant repeatedly punching a drug- and alcohol-induced passenger multiple times in the face to get him to let… Johnny Jet , February 10, 2025
Alaska Airlines flight attendant fired over viral twerking video now seeking $12,000 in donations If you’ve ever worked for an airline, know someone who has (I dated a United Airlines flight attendant), or even just been a frequent flyer, you know that airlines have… Johnny Jet , January 14, 2025
Alaska Airlines plane loses tire after takeoff and continues cross-country flight to LAX Would you feel safe on an aircraft that had blown out a tire right after takeoff? For the 175 passengers and six crew members aboard Alaska Airlines flight 309 on… Natalie DiScala , November 14, 2024
Flying faux-pas: Alaska Airlines middle seat passenger opens can of tuna and scratches at scab, turning one passenger’s flight into a nightmare Anyone who flies with any degree of frequency probably has a story or two to tell about something crazy they’ve witnessed in the airport or on an airplane. A TikToker… Natalie DiScala , October 17, 2024
The surprising rules you agree to when you buy an airline ticket Did you know that when you purchase an airline ticket, you’re actually agreeing to the airline’s Contract of Carriage, a legally binding agreement that covers everything from compensation for lost… Natalie DiScala , October 10, 2024
Catering truck crashes into Alaska Airlines 737 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, causing significant damage Two weeks ago, I wrote this article: Not again: Air Canada airplane nose smashed by reckless driver. It was about an Air Canada flight from Montreal to Casablanca that was… Johnny Jet , October 1, 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
How I avoid the chaos at LAX and a review my Alaska Airlines flight to STS After I sent yesterday’s newsletter, I hopped on an Alaska Airlines flight from LAX to STS (Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport). Today, I’m writing about how I avoided the madness… Johnny Jet , July 22, 2024
Former Boeing Manager: ‘I Would Absolutely Not Fly a Max Airplane’ Yesterday, I wrote a tip for travelers who are afraid to fly the 737 Max 9. This comes after the frightening January 5th incident that took place on Alaska Airlines… Johnny Jet , January 31, 2024
Don’t Want to Fly on a Boeing 737 Max 9 Plane? Here are Three Easy Ways to Avoid It The big travel news this week is that the FAA gave the green light to Alaska Airlines and United Airlines to bring their Boeing 737 Max 9s back into commercial… Johnny Jet , January 30, 2024
