Don’t fall for it: The restaurant tipping scam that makes you tip extra without knowing Tipping has become a real point of contention for many people in the United States. In my humble opinion, tipping is frankly out of control and I’ve written numerous posts… Johnny Jet , July 10, 2024
Rude: Couple books window and aisle seats, refuse to sit together, then chat and pass drinks over middle seat passenger It’s no secret that some people, especially travelers, seem to have lost their minds and manners since the pandemic. I read about it daily while researching news stories and see… Johnny Jet , July 9, 2024
The best ways to find authentic and inexpensive food when eating abroad I have a confession to make: I love food. Almost to a fault. There are times when I’m eating breakfast or lunch and I’m already trying to figure out where… Johnny Jet , July 9, 2024
Unbelievable: Oversized boat gets stuck in Sepulveda Tunnel under LAX runway, blocking traffic Living in Southern California, you see all kinds of crazy things that make you shake your head in disbelief. Most of the time, it involves lawless drivers swerving in and… Johnny Jet , July 9, 2024
If you flew yesterday, you were part of history: TSA sets record for most passengers screened in a single day If you subscribe to my free travel newsletter (here’s the link), then you know that I’ve been predicting that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) would break their single-day record for… Johnny Jet , July 8, 2024
Tourists squirted with squirt guns by anti-tourist protesters in Barcelona A few weeks ago, Jaume Collboni, the mayor of Barcelona, announced that the popular tourist city will ban apartment rentals to tourists by November 2028. That’s over 10,000 apartments that… Johnny Jet , July 8, 2024
LAX passenger runs onto tarmac shirtless and shoeless after missing flight, leading to police pursuit on foot By now, I suppose we should all be accustomed to seeing bizarre behavior at airports and on airplanes. It’s been happening for a while now. The latest I’ve read about… Johnny Jet , July 7, 2024
Video of illegal fireworks lighting up all over Los Angeles County One of the funniest quotes I’ve read in a while, I found on Threads. @Clary_poppins wrote: “In LA, the firework grand finales start at around 9:30pm and go on for… Johnny Jet , July 6, 2024
Bill and Hillary Clinton seen flying United Airlines in video shared by RFK Jr. campaign consultant Former President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary, former Secretary of State, were not only spotted on a United Airlines flight this week, but it was detailed by no other… Johnny Jet , July 6, 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
10 things to know about visiting Alaska This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our… Johnny Jet , July 6, 2024
The best sleep masks for travel 2024 This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our… Johnny Jet , July 6, 2024
Navigating a busy Paris: Essential tips for travelers during the 2024 summer Olympics The highly anticipated 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are almost here, taking place from Friday, July 26, 2024, to Sunday, August 11, 2024. With the world’s attention on the City… Tina B. , July 5, 2024
The easiest way to save $50 on Southwest Airlines flights Last year, Costco offered $50 off Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines flights if you purchased a $500 gift card for $449.99. You have to be a Costco member to purchase… Johnny Jet , July 5, 2024
How to get money back from an airline on flights you’ve already purchased using price alerts One of my specialties is finding inexpensive plane tickets. It’s how I got started really, because once I started to travel, I quickly got addicted. Travel really can be addictive… Melissa Curtin , July 3, 2024