Johnny Jet's Travel Blog: WEBSITE OF THE DAY: CrankyFlier.com

Thursday, September 13, 2007

WEBSITE OF THE DAY: CrankyFlier.com

I’m a huge fan of travel blogs and I recently subscribed to the CrankyFlier blog when I met the founder, Brett, at a media event at LAX. Brett describes himself as an airline dork and I appreciate an honest man. I’m one too and like Brett, I revel in going to LAX to see planes take off and land. Be sure to check out Brett’s website and newsletter for airline news and no, he doesn’t just post cranky stories. Besides, you’ve gotta love a guy who volunteers for Travelers Aid.

About Me

Name: Johnny Jet

Location: Planet Earth, (okay it's really L.A., but I am never home), United States

I used to be afraid to fly (long story). Moved to California from Connecticut at 21-- that's when I conquered my fear. In college I started dating a bona fide princess from Hong Kong. She was accustomed to flying Biz Class. I had ONLY flown coach -- and I had never been overseas. When she invited me home, I couldn't let the opportunity slip by. I (okay, my dad) bought the seat next to her from a consolidator. I picked the right time to have my first out-of-coach experience. WOW! What a difference-- A nice phat seat, some hot towels, a little sorbet to clean the palate, non-stop food, beverages and movies. When I returned to the U.S. I felt like a new man. I started working as a college recruiter. While traveling my 26-state territory on a tight budget, I learned traveling in style on a budget was possible. I started a weekly newsletter and JohnnyJet.com to share my tips. Three months later USAToday made JohnnyJet.com website of the week and now it's my full time job.

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Thursday, September 13, 2007

WEBSITE OF THE DAY: CrankyFlier.com

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