Don’t Ever Do This on a Plane Yesterday, a woman tweeted the below scene from her flight. It’s making the rounds (see here and here). Needless to say, don’t ever do what the photographed person did on a… Johnny Jet , July 20, 2017
National Parks Lifetime Pass for Seniors on Sale Through August 27 Attention U.S. citizens 62 years and older: The U.S. National Parks Lifetime Senior pass is a great deal for the next few weeks! It’s just $10 (and good for life)… Johnny Jet , July 19, 2017
Enhanced Security on Inbound International Flights Starts This Week A few weeks back, we wrote about the Department of Homeland Security’s plan to roll out enhanced security measures on flights bound for the U.S. Well, an email I received… Johnny Jet , July 18, 2017
Consider Checking Your Stuff Instead of Shipping Internationally Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Shirley S. of Minneapolis, MN, who says: “I recently mailed… Johnny Jet , July 14, 2017
This Italian Airport Has Changed Its Security Rules for Pesto “Pesto is Good.” That’s the name of a new initiative in Genoa, Italy (in Italian: Il Pesto e Buono) that’s making life easier and more delicious for visitors. As reported… Johnny Jet , July 12, 2017
Where to Find Rambutans and Other Exotic Fruits One of my favorite things about travel is experiencing local foods—especially fruit. That’s one of the (many) reasons I love going to southeast Asia; they have so many tasty, exotic… Johnny Jet , July 11, 2017
NYC Commuters’ “Summer of Hell” Begins Today New Yorkers, NYC commuters and summer travelers, listen up: The “summer of hell for commuters,” as governor Andrew Cuomo put it, has begun. Today marks the start of an eight-week,… Johnny Jet , July 10, 2017
What You Need to Know About Dry Drowning After becoming a dad my stress levels have risen considerably. I’m always trying to stay aware so I can protect my nine-month old son. During the first three months of… Johnny Jet , July 6, 2017
Why TSA Called in the Explosives Unit Because of Me My wife, 9-month-old son and I recently flew up to Seattle on Alaska Airlines and had a great two days checking out the city and staying at the stylish Thompson… Johnny Jet , July 2, 2017
Tips for Avoiding Gas Charges With Your Rental Car Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader José, who says: “When dropping off a rental car, such… Johnny Jet , June 30, 2017
New Security Measures Ahead for Inbound Flights The news this morning is that the much-discussed laptop ban—which was reportedly going to affect flights to the U.S. from Europe, etc.—is not in the immediate plans of Homeland Security…. Johnny Jet , June 29, 2017
Samantha Brown’s Best Travel Tip Today’s tip comes from Samantha Brown, a friend of mine and a big-time travel personality. In her profile for us, Samantha offered the following as her best travel tip: “If… Johnny Jet , June 27, 2017
The Website That Automatically Checks You in for Your Flight Lufthansa Airlines Innovation Hub has created a website that allows registered users to automatically be checked into any flight—and not just Lufthansa flights. In fact, the free service is open… Johnny Jet , June 26, 2017
21 Things a Burglar Won’t Tell You Reader’s Digest recently ran an informative post on “21 things a burglar won’t tell you”—or, in other words, 21 tips to help keep you and your belongings safe from potential… Johnny Jet , June 26, 2017
A Tip for Parents Flying With a Lap Baby Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Pax T., who says: “My husband and I politely asked… Johnny Jet , June 23, 2017