12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today
(This is a recurring post, updated daily with new information):
Thursday, April 18
Yesterday’s TSA checkpoint numbers
TSA officers screened 2,345,663 people at airport checkpoints nationwide yesterday, April 16. One year ago on the same day: 2,227,164. (TSA)
Airline executives predict a record summer and even more demand for first class
Airline executives expect a record summer travel season. Demand is growing despite persistent inflation and safety concerns. Air travel demand has been resilient despite persistent inflation and a spate of high-profile safety issues that have sparked congressional hearings. CNBC
Third Disney cruise employee arrested on child pornography charges
A third Disney Cruise Line crew member was arrested Monday on child pornography charges. Law enforcement found sexually explicit pictures and videos of minors on two phones belonging to Tirso Neri, who was working on the Disney Dream. The material featured both teenagers and young children, according to an affidavit signed by Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Eric Stowers. USA Today
Caltrans anticipates Highway 1 stabilization work at Rocky Ridge to be completed by Memorial Day
Caltrans today announced it anticipates completing the initial repair work to stabilize the edge of Highway 1 south of the Rocky Creek Bridge by Memorial Day, May 27. This would mark the end of the current convoys and allow alternating one-way traffic through the area without an escort using 24/7 signalized traffic control. Caltrans
United Airlines to defer some new planes due to US safety review
United Airlines Holdings Inc. has put off delivery of at least three Boeing Co. Max 9 aircraft due to limits placed on its operations while federal aviation regulators carry out a safety evaluation at the carrier. The deferrals mark the second example of how United is being constrained by a Federal Aviation Administration review that began in late March following a series of headline-grabbing safety incidents. The mishaps included an aircraft running off a Houston runway and a wheel falling off another plane just after takeoff. Airline safety throughout the US has been under heightened scrutiny since a fuselage panel broke off an Alaska Airlines flight Jan. 5. Bloomberg
Alaska Airlines briefly grounds flights due to technical issue
Alaska Airlines briefly grounded all flights Wednesday due to a technical issue. The Seattle-based airline said in a statement it requested a ground stop for all Alaska and Horizon air flights out of an abundance of caution after it “experienced an issue while performing an upgrade to the system that calculates our weight and balance.” AP
A company is turning former cruise ships into floating hotels — see inside its largest ‘floatel’
Bridgemans ServicesGroup operates a fleet of former cruise ships turned into hotels. Its “floatels” are designed to house workers during long-term projects. See its largest 652-cabin floatel with a game room and buffet. BI
How Buttigieg plans to better protect consumers from “deceptive” airline practices
Flying snafus — such as dayslong delays, surprise cancellations and pricey rebookings — will now face more scrutiny under a new federal partnership with state attorneys general. Why it matters: This is a fresh attempt to rein in airlines, which have often sought to dodge penalties tied to during major service disruptions. Axios
Airlines may get rid of reclining economy class seats for good, expert Says
The controversial debate of reclining your seat on the plane may soon come to an end thanks to airline companies wanting to cut back on costs. With airlines like Southwest debuting a more streamlined seat design for 2025, it’s only a matter of time before reclining seats disappear completely, aviation and travel expert William McGee told Condé Nast Traveler during an interview published on Monday, April 15. People
Man jailed after shining laser at passenger plane
A man has been jailed after shining a laser at a plane that was carrying almost 200 passengers. Andrew Wilson, 53, from Martock, Somerset, directed a laser at an Airbus A320, which was flying over Yeovil on its descent to Bristol Airport, at 23:55 BST on 14 August 2022. He also admitted shining a laser beam at a helicopter, which was flying over Yeovil at 23:20 BST on 3 August 2022. BBC
Airline employee among 9 charged in $14.5M gold heist from Toronto airport
Police said nine people are facing charges in what authorities are calling the biggest gold theft in Canadian history from Toronto’s Pearson International airport a year ago. Peel Regional Police said Wednesday that 6,600 gold bars worth more than 20 million Canadian dollars ($14.5 million), and CA$2.5 million ($1.8 million) in foreign currencies were stolen. The gold was melted down and used to purchase illegal firearms, police said. NBC News
Chilean report into LATAM Airlines flight plunge finds ‘involuntary movement forward’ from pilot’s seat
A preliminary report from Chile’s aviation authority on the LATAM Airlines plane that plunged mid-air on March 11 says that the captain’s seat experienced an “involuntary movement forward” midflight. LATAM Flight 800 was flying from Australia to New Zealand when the Boeing 787 Dreamliner descended 400 feet, and the cause of the sudden plunge is yet to be determined, according to the report. CNN
Wednesday, April 17
Yesterday’s TSA checkpoint numbers
TSA officers screened 2,144,137 people at airport checkpoints nationwide yesterday, April 16. One year ago on the same day: 2,070,303. (TSA)
This popular European city is the latest to increase its tourist tax to battle overtourism
Barcelona is the latest European city to increase its city-wide tourist tax, a slight increase of €0.50 (about $0.53) per night, as the city seeks to curb overtourism. The new price of €3.25 (about $3.45) was implemented on April 1 as part of the Stays in Tourist Establishments Tax. The bylaw was introduced in 2021, when the tourist tax was €0.75 (around $0.80) per night, and gradually increased the tax each year through 2024. Now, if someone is staying in Barcelona for seven nights, the new total tax amount will be €22.75 (around $24). USA Today
2024 could be the year to travel as airfare prices are declining
According to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the average domestic airfare for 2023 was $382, making it 3.1% lower than the inflation-adjusted average fare of $394 in 2022; and it’s 36.4% lower than the peak fare of $600 recorded in 2000. The news comes while costs continue to rise in most other sectors — yet the desire to travel continues to increase. Scripps News
Air Canada cancels Israel flights
Less than a week after re-instating flights between Canada and Israel, Air Canada cancelled service due to the weekend’s missile and drone attack against the country by Iran. Air Canada stated on its website that operations to Tel Aviv were “paused” with flights cancelled on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. At press time, the carrier said the next scheduled flight is now Thursday, April 16. Travel Industry Today
easyJet suspends flights to Israel as British Airways and Wizz Air give updates
EasyJet has extended its suspension of flights to and from Israel for six months following Iran’s missile and drone barrage aimed at the country. The Luton-based airline announced it will not resume its Israel operations before late October. Yahoo
Airline catering workers at Pearson airport go on strike
Some flights departing from Toronto’s Pearson airport could have fewer food and beverage options onboard as workers at an airline catering company went on strike Tuesday, the union representing the employees says. Teamsters Local Union 647 says more than 800 workers at Gate Gourmet walked off the job at midnight after members voted overwhelmingly to reject a final offer from the company. Yahoo
United Airlines reports $124 million loss in a quarter marred by grounding of some Boeing planes
United Airlines said Tuesday that it lost $124 million in the first quarter, which it blamed on a three-week grounding of all Boeing 737 Max 9s after a panel blew off an Alaska Airlines Max jetliner in January. Bloomberg
The Biden administration recruits 15 states to help enforce airline consumer laws
The Biden administration is enlisting the help of officials in 15 states to enforce consumer-protection laws covering airline travelers, a power that by law is limited to the federal government. The U.S. Department of Transportation said Tuesday that the states, which include California, New York and Illinois, will help ensure that government enforcement activities keep up with a current boom in air travel. ABC News
China’s air passenger numbers surge in first quarter, helped by pent-up demand
China’s air passenger numbers surged at the start of the year amid pent-up domestic travel demand after Covid-related restrictions and government stimulus to revive cross-border travel. WSJ
Gastro bug outbreak sickens dozens on Silversea ship
Several passengers have been sickened during a cruise ship outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness aboard Silversea Cruises’ Silver Nova. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 28 of the ship’s 633 guests and one crew member reported sickness during a voyage that departed on March 31. The CDC said the cruise line notified guests of the outbreak and isolated those who reported illness. Travelmole
A year’s worth of rain plunges normally dry Dubai underwater
Nearly 4 inches (100 mm) of rain fell over the course of just 12 hours on Tuesday, according to weather observations at the airport – around what Dubai usually records in an entire year, according to United Nations data. The rain fell so heavily and so quickly that some motorists were forced to abandon their vehicles as the floodwater rose and roads turned into rivers. CNN
Warner Bros. Studios launches new classic films tour in partnership with TCM
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood in Burbank will be taking guests back in time to Hollywood’s heyday as it launches a new classic films tour in partnership with Turner Classic Movies. The new 3.5-hour tour will take riders through the Golden Age of Hollywood as part of a celebration of 30 years of TCM, with iconic films from the Warner Bros. library featured along the way. KTLA
Tuesday, April 16
Yesterday’s TSA checkpoint numbers
TSA officers screened 2,520,998 people at airport checkpoints nationwide yesterday, April 15. One year ago on the same day: 2,455,406. (TSA)
Anti-Israel activists block bridges in NYC, California, halt Chicago airport traffic
Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstrators blocked roadways in Illinois, California, New York and the Pacific Northwest on Monday, temporarily shutting down as part of a coordinated day of action against Israel’s war in Gaza. In Chicago, protesters linked arms and blocked lanes of Interstate 190 leading into O’Hare International Airport around 7 a.m. in a demonstration they said was part of a global “economic blockade to free Palestine,” according to Rifqa Falaneh, one of the organizers. The Times of Israel
US agencies to probe unfair practices in airline loyalty programs in hearing
As part of an effort to protect consumers from deceptive and unfair practices, the U.S. Department of Transportation and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will hold a public hearing looking into airline loyalty programs, spokespeople for both agencies said on Monday. Reuters
The pilots union at American Airlines says it’s seeing more safety and maintenance issues
The pilots union at American Airlines says there has been “a significant spike” in safety issues at the airline, including fewer routine aircraft inspections and shorter test flights on planes returning from major maintenance work. The union also says it has seen incidents in which tools were left in wheel wells and items were left in the sterile area around planes parked at airport gates. AP
Boeing defends 787 Dreamliner safety after whistleblower alleged structural flaws
A whistleblower last week said that Boeing’s 787 assembly put excessive stress on airplane joints that could reduce some of the planes’ lifespans. The whistleblower, Sam Salehpour, is scheduled to appear at a Senate hearing on Wednesday. Boeing has denied the allegations and defended the quality and safety testing on its 787 Dreamliner and 777 aircraft. CNBC
Visitors caught on video destroying ancient rock formations in Nevada
Authorities in Nevada are reaching out to the public for help in finding two men seen on video damaging ancient rock formations at Lake Mead. The video shows the two men shoving sandstone chunks over the edge of an outcropping as someone else screams. Lake Mead National Recreation officials say the incident took place near the Redstone Dune Trail on the north side of the lake. Park officials said the damage done is irreparable. NBC News
21 Sailors are stuck aboard the ship that hit Baltimore’s bridge
Days after the collision, media reported that the crew of the ship—consisting of 20 Indian nationals and one member from Sri Lanka—remained aboard the ship and were all safe. The Singapore company Synergy, which owns the vessel, only reported one minor injury to one crew member, who was treated at a local hospital and then returned to the ship. An additional update on April 2nd commented on the overall state of the crew. Road & Track
One of Hawaii’s most controversial hikes will be removed permanently
Starting this month, one of Hawaii’s most dangerous and controversial hikes will be permanently removed. Oahu’s Stairway to Heaven trail, comprising 3,922 slick steel steps that ascend the narrow ridges of the Koolau Mountain Range, has been illegal to hike since 1987. Although trespassing cost hikers a $1,000 citation, thousands still attempted the trek for an Edenic view of the island. Social media helped propel the trail, also known as Haiku Stairs, into popularity. USA Today
EasyJet responds after British TV star barred from flying due to passport rule break
EasyJet has issued a response after Vicky Pattison revealed she was barred from boarding a flight to Italy over breaking passport rules. The former Geordie Shore star explained that she was due to visit her Italian wedding venue to sign off on the final touches prior to her September nuptials to fiancé Ercan Ramadan. Evening Standard
Google to launch AI photo eraser for iPhone and other Android phones
Google announced Wednesday that it will make several of its photo-editing tools powered by generative artificial intelligence free to all users of Google Photos. Starting May 15, the company said it will expand access to AI-powered editing features, including the Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur and Portrait Light. CNBC
How scuba diving makes the ocean accessible to everyone
“Accessible Travel” is a six-part series focusing on the travel industry’s preparedness to welcome travelers with disabilities. If you’d like to contribute to our future reporting and share your experience as a source, you can click here to fill out this quick form. When Jessica Pita and her dive buddy started their descent into the water off the coast of Mozambique this past March, her companion started humming the infamous tune to “Jaws.” USA Today
Aussies warned of hidden danger as ‘amazing’ croc vanishes in seconds
An eye-opening video filmed at a popular Aussie hotspot is a stark reminder about why you should never swim in rivers in Far North Queensland. The Mowbray Bridge, just outside of Port Douglas, is a popular spot for tourists and locals to get a view of the “beautiful beasts” that inhabit the area, local woman Peach Pankhurst told Yahoo News Australia. But her video showing a large croc should be a warning for all. Yahoo
Monday, April 15
Yesterday’s TSA checkpoint numbers
TSA officers screened 2,677,386 people at airport checkpoints nationwide yesterday, April 14. One year ago on the same day: 2,589,787. (TSA)
Delta eclipse flight from Dallas veered off path of totality
Delta told The Washington Post on Friday that air traffic controllers would not allow the plane traveling from Dallas to Detroit to make the turns it had planned to accommodate both sides of the plane. The flight was slightly off-set from the path of totality, Delta said, as air traffic control managed severe congestion and a flood of special maneuver requests along the path of the eclipse. While another Delta flight from Austin was permitted to climb to the right altitude to complete a maneuver called an S-curve, the airline said the Dallas flight was not. The Washington Post
Major Los Angeles highway to undergo weeks of closures for wildlife crossing construction
Construction on “the world’s largest wildlife crossing” will close a portion of the Los Angeles County’s 101 Freeway overnight on weekdays for several weeks starting Monday. The crossing will span 10 lanes of highway and aim to provide safe passage for wildlife – especially mountain lions – from the Santa Monica Mountains into the Simi Hills of the Santa Susana mountain range. CNN
Toronto airports authority announces ‘decade-long investment’ in Pearson Airport
Toronto’s airports authority has announced a multibillion-dollar plan to update and modernize Toronto Pearson Airport. The Greater Toronto Airports Authority said it launched the first phase of procurement for Pearson LIFT, a plan intended to help the airport meet growing demand for its services. Victoria Times Colonist
World’s busiest airports show surge in international travel. Here are the rankings
Airports in Tokyo and London jumped in the rankings as international travel returned last year. Domestic U.S. airports had become more popular during the pandemic amid international travel restrictions. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport once again topped the list as the world’s busiest airport. CNBC
NYC: Hudson Yards ‘Vessel’ sculpture will reopen with netting after suicides
Nearly three years after a series of suicides shut down the Vessel, the 150-foot-tall centerpiece of the Hudson Yards complex in Manhattan, the project’s developer said on Friday that it would reopen this year with new safety measures. The beehive-shaped sculpture, with a labyrinth of about 2,500 steps and 80 landings, opened in 2019, along with much of the rest of Hudson Yards, a gleaming development in Midtown West. Not long after, in February 2020, a 19-year-old, Peter DeSalvo III, died by suicide there. NY Times
One dead, 11 others injured after shuttle bus plows into group near Honolulu cruise port
One person is dead and 11 others were injured Friday when a shuttle bus driver dropping off passengers near a Honolulu cruise ship terminal hit the gas instead of the brake, pinning several people against concrete barriers, first responders said. Honolulu EMS said a 68-year-old woman was taken to a hospital in critical condition, and police traffic investigators confirmed she later died. There were four others who were seriously injured: A 67-year-old man, a 67-year-old woman, a 55-year-old woman and a 58-year-old man. Hawaii News Now
Princess Cruises rolls out fully flexible dining fleetwide
Princess Cruises is upgrading main dining options all across its fleet. The changes are designed to give guests more flexibility and dining choice, offering three table service options – Traditional, Reservable, or Walk-in Anytime. This is in addition to the OceanNow location-based ‘anywhere’ service. Princess will designate separate dining rooms aboard every ship in the fleet to the three table service options. Travelmole
Universal Orlando reveals two new hotels
Universal Orlando Resort’s two newest hotels – Universal Stella Nova Resort and Terra Luna Resort – are set to settle into earthly orbit in early 2025, promising to place guests “in the centre of marvellous galaxies and diverse planetary elements for an experience unlike anywhere else in the universe.” Opening Jan. 21 and Feb. 25 respectively, Stella Nova and Terra Luna are co-owned and operated by Loews Hotels & Co., boasting a combined total of 1,500 guest rooms featuring an extra-terrestrial theme. Travel Industry Today
Now arriving at an airport lounge near you: Peloton bikes, nap pods and caviar service
A handful of new lounges opened by credit card issuers, including Capital One and American Express, have recently landed in airports across the United States, promising posh spots of refuge for select travelers awaiting their flights. At La Guardia Airport, caviar service will be available for pre-order. At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, travelers can get complimentary massages, and at Denver International Airport, there are nap pods. In addition to amenities, the new lounges provide an ambience reminiscent of a luxury hotel lobby, both in interior design and scale, and fit several hundred people at a time. The New York Times
Are soaring hotel rates costing Hawaii? Vacation packagers discuss
With Hawaii hotel room prices increasing sharply over the past few years, suppliers at the Travel Weekly Hawaii Leadership Forum questioned whether rates were causing customers to choose competing destinations such as Mexico and the Caribbean. Pleasant Holidays CEO Jack Richards said that while Pleasant sees a “roughly $175 to $200” premium in Hawaii room rates over those destinations, the comparison is not analogous. Travel Weekly
Airline dress codes: The policies and how they’re enforced can be controversial
It has happened to a model, a medical doctor and a hairstylist, along with many other airline passengers: being singled out or denied boarding on a flight for their fashion choices. The typical first move for passengers involved: airing their complaints on social media. CNN
Sunday, April 14
Yesterday’s TSA checkpoint numbers
TSA officers screened 2,180,710 people at airport checkpoints nationwide yesterday, April 13. One year ago on the same day: 2,150,251. (TSA)
Israel reopens airspace as airlines cancel flights due to Iran attacks
Israeli airlines said operations were returning to normal on Sunday after an overnight attack by Iranian missiles and drones closed the airspace and led to flight cancellations. Israel reopened its airspace as of 7:30 a.m. (0430 GMT) on Sunday, adding that flight schedules from Tel Aviv were expected to be affected and travellers should check flight times before going to Ben Gurion International Airport. Reuters
El Al and Arkia to cancel their flights due to the Iranian attack
El Al and Arkia Israeli Airlines have announced the cancellation or alteration of their flights scheduled for Saturday or Sunday. This was in response to the closure of Israel’s airspace to aviation from 12:30 am to 07:00 am, prompted by an Iranian drone attack on Israelhttps://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-796865
Middle East tension: how worried should airline passengers be?
The shortest route on the surface of the planet between Perth in Western Australia and London Heathrow airport begins with thousands of miles of Indian Ocean before making landfall over Sri Lanka. The track clips a southwestern corner of, successively, India and Pakistan, before transiting Iran from end to end – eventually entering Turkey at its eastern frontier. The Independent
Pittsburgh bridges reopen after 26 barges break loose
Twenty-six barges broke loose and floated uncontrolled down the Ohio River Friday night, according to the Pittsburgh Public Safety Office. The West End Bridge was closed in both directions and rail traffic was shut down on the rail bridge to Brunot Island due to the loose barges, before reopening on Saturday. Of those that broke loose, 23 were loaded with dry cargo, such as coal, and three were empty. The barges are owned or operated by the Campbell Transportation Company. ABC News
United launches preferred seat type waitlist feature
Passengers can now visit the carrier’s mobile app to request their preferred seat type, and will be automatically assigned and notified about their new seat assignment should the requested type become available. The new feature allows customers to select preferences for window or aisle seats, as well as exit rows or bulkhead seats. Business Traveller
Eric Moody, British Airways pilot who kept his cool when an ash cloud cut all four engines – obituary
Eric Moody, who has died aged 82, successfully extricated a British Airways Boeing 747 from the jaws of disaster in 1982. The outstanding performance of Moody and his crew – whose “airmanship”, he insisted, had saved the day – made headlines, and the incident had a lasting impact on airline safety in relation to the phenomena of volcanic ash and its effects. The Telegraph
L.A. public health officials issue measles exposure warning for Universal Studios, other locations
Los Angeles County health officials issued an exposure warning Saturday after a traveler with measles visited Universal Studios and several other locations in the county between March 30 and April 1. LA Times
Delta increases Miami lounge capacity by more than 50 per cent
Delta has unveiled its renovated and expanded lounge at Miami International Airport. Nearly 4,000 square foot of space and more than 100 seats have been added to the Sky Club, with the facility now able to accommodate around 300 guests. The renovated lounge now features design inspired by Miami’s “bright colours and sunny beaches”, and a mosaic pays homage to the city’s Art Deco architecture. Business Traveller
Outdoors: What should you do if you’re bitten by a rattlesnake?
Immediately call 911. Remove constrictive clothing, watches and rings before swelling begins. If swelling or redness is obvious, mark the boundary and note the time. Keep subjects calm, immobilize the bitten area and keep it at or below the heart. As soon as possible, seek emergency medical care. San Diego Union
MAS reroutes flights to avoid Iranian airspace amid Middle East tension
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will be rerouting flights between Kuala Lumpur and London to avoid Iranian airspace amid fears of attacks in the Middle East. “We are rerouting and avoiding Iranian airspace,” the national carrier told Bernama. The Star
Revealed: the European cities with the cheapest (and most expensive) pints
Picture the scene. It’s a summer’s day, you’ve arrived on your mini break, ditched your luggage at the Airbnb, and are absolutely gasping for a sit-down in the sun with a pint. For those of us who love a beer, there are few things more glorious than that. But when it comes to the cost of a pint, there’s a huge discrepancy across Europe. Some destinations will make you gasp with joy when you’re offered the card machine, while others will simply make you sweat (a pint is more than €10 in one particular European capital). So, where are the cheapest – and the most expensive – places for a beer this summer? Timeout
How an airplane toilet works at 40,000 feet: The extraordinary science behind everyday flying
How do you connect to the internet while barreling through the sky at 500 miles per hour? How can you brew hot food and drinks at high altitude? And most important of all, how does a toilet work at 40,000 feet? We often think about how planes work – how they get into the air, and stay there safely. What we think about less are the everyday functions taking place on onboard. Air circulation, heating food and drinks, even flushing the lavatory – it turns out that the more mundane the activity is, the harder it gets to perform it in the air. CNN
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I have searched your site but can find nothing on the refund policy at Air France which recently sent out a letter to customers announcing an extension of the policy until 30 September 2021.
How good is this promise by Air France? Is there fine print travelers should know about?
I received an email this morning from a friend who knows that I have stopped reading your news letter due to you “political comments”. He informed me that several others must have felt as I do and wrote to you stating their positions regarding your “Political Comments” regarding the attack on the Capital. We use to live in a country that allowed and encouraged open debate and discussion. Unfortunately, today we live an America where this is not allowed. Your comments on the Capital were the result of either your closed mine or your inability to receive the facts due to the major news sources blocking and presenting only one side of the issue. I know you do not like President Trump – this is something I should not know about you, but it does not allow you to provide only one side of a story as the “Truth”. I hope you will give this and the other comments you have received on this subject full consideration as you continue to publish your newsletter. I am willing to give you a second chance – Good Luck. Don’t blow it.
Its his blog..he can say whatever he wants..if you don’t like it…move on
He doesn’t need your validation nor your threat to not read the blog. Just don’t do it if you don’t want to . And it’s closed “mind” not mine.
The evidence of truth for the January 6 riots is in all the footage especially the sound. That’s all one needs to hear and see.
Where is the Map App Every Traveler should have? I’ve looked through your site and not seen it. Thanks.
Hi! Sorry. I forgot to highlight it. It was under Friday’s tip but the direct link is
https://johnnyjet.com/the-map-app-every-traveler-needs-to-download-now/
No android version? Boooooo!
Looks like there is. From a reader
On Android:
• Press and hold the power and volume down buttons at the same time.
• Screenshot (full screen) will be saved to the “Screenshots” folder
The process may vary if you have a more ‘skinned Android phone (Samsung, etc.).
I have read the whole thing looking for the map and never found it. This has happened before. When you put a clickbait headline on your email please let us find it when we click through.
Hi! Sorry. I forgot to highlight it. It was under Friday’s tip but the direct link is
https://johnnyjet.com/the-map-app-every-traveler-needs-to-download-now/
Thanks for sharing your tips with us.
5,800 people getting COVID after vaccinations is a ridiculously small number – .005 percent. And the vaccines were never “bulletproof”, it’s always been known that they are about 90% effective according to the manufacturers. This is the kind of statistical b.s. that serves to keep people needlessly afraid when the situation nationally is significantly improving.
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I agree with B Manoogian. Keep politics out of Johnny Jet.
Great Information , Thanks For haring such a informative blogs.
I value and appreciate this newsletter’s comments about the January 6, 2021 attack on our Capital. Hundreds of hours of video taken by hundreds of people, including those involved in the attack themselves, show just what happened. There is no legitimate doubt and no room for speculation. I am a patriot and will never, ever, forget the lawlessness of that day and the cries to “Hang Mike Pence” and “Kill Pelosi.” For now, we can only debate who was behind the attack, but eventually we will know, thanks to the bipartisan House investigation.
Johnny Jet has every right to state the facts in *his* own newsletter. There is no requirement for him to give voice or space to any perspective. If there were such a requirement, Fox News would not exist. If you benefit from the information in this newsletter – which you get for free – you can endure an occasional comment with which you disagree. Big deal. It’s not like you’re being maced or hit with bear spray, or being crushed between doors, while trying to protect the Capital and *all* our elected representatives. It’s not like you risked your own life to protect our elected politicians, then were badly treated by half of them, who even denied anything happened. It’s not like you were driven to suicide by these terrible events, like four officers were.
Thanks, Johnny!
This is a good list of things that are rarely found on regular travel checklists.
Especially now, we are planning our corporate trip to the anniversary of our company, so it was very interesting to read your article!
WorkTime team
So TSA processed 1.6 M travelers yesterday, without a single suicide bomber. In fact, I don’t recall the last time they had a suicide bomber.
Perhaps the Government should have used TSA to process Afghanistan travelers, instead of the Taliban.
I have a question about VeriFLY… I understand how to input my personal information, but I don’t know how to upload my travel info or vaccine or test info and I can not locate anyplace with steps to help. American Airlines and British Air both keep sending emails to sign up, but I no instructions on how to connect the flights. Can you help?
Many thanks
Ann
Hi Ann,
Try this post https://onemileatatime.com/verifly/
The wife and I are flying away for 5 weeks on back to back OAT trips to Sicily and Turkey early next week. Got our Covid vaccination booster shots thanks to your tip and our flu shots as well. Also our KN95’s. Wish us luck!
Doug Lock – a few blocks east of you.
Good luck! Let me know how it goes
I’m looking for a job stop trip from Ontario CA to Boise Id. I checked Expedia which showed non of the major airlines having a non-stop. How do I find the odd named smaller airlines to see if they have the flight? All I could think of is Jet Blue and Spirit and they didn’t have it. Thanks.
Try Avelo
I can no longer read your articles because of the constant pop ups that won’t go away and just lead from one pop up to another. The stable ones between articles were manageable, these other invasive species are infuriating. Also trying to hit that little “x” the size of a pin head is impossible on a phone screen, tiny. I will unsubscribe if this continues. What’s the point, teaser titles I can’t get to open without playing duck hunt with the ads.
Hi Lonn,
Thank you for bringing this to my attention. We don’t have pop up ads just the newsletter signup once every 30 days. There is also a small video player at the bottom and the X is in the upper right. I can see if they can make it bigger.
In January I sent you comments regarding your politics getting in the way of your impartial reviews and reporting. At that time I told you that I had stopped reading you newsletter because of you political comments, but I had been told by several friends that you had changed and this was no longer happening. I have been enjoying your newsletter since. Well that all changed in mid-November when you posted a special review on the sale of the Trump Hotel in Washington DC. In this article you tell of your special tour of this INFAMOUS hotel. You went on to say “The hotel is arguably one of the most beautiful hotels in the United States”. Why is it that you wait until Trump is selling this hotel that you tell of your wonderful visit and this beautiful hotel? It looks to me that once again your political leanings have entered into your reviews and once again I am out of here. Just how many other GREAT hotels are out there that you will not report on because the owners have political views contrary to yours? Or how many average hotels get superb reviews because you agree with the political leaning of the owners. I feel sorry for you and anyone else that puts politics above the truth and honest reporting.
Canadians flying from Bellingham to Las Vegas by Allegiant Air, will we be required to show a negative Covid test for this flight? Does TSA require same? Thank you.
Flying to the USA does require a negative test but not within the USA
Hi Johnny Jet,
Love your newsletter. Since you are featuring opinions from Bill Gates, it might we a good idea to watch this to get a perspective that about 35% or more of Americans have of his opinions:
https://www.bitchute.com/video/yJ3AP778FuPR/
Hi Johnny, Great for informing and sharing us 12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today. As going back to be a traveler. I want to know on what new in traveling so that I’ll thankful I found this. Keep sharing and keep it up.
Hey Johnny,
Just wondering, TSA officers screened 1,200,580 yesterday, Same number a week ago and 2019?????
Good catch! I will fix. It’s 1,059,741
Love your newsletter, Johnny! Do you have a source that you recommend for reviews or ratings of international airports? I have found a few websites, but there either have ratings based on very few reviews, or they seem very outdated.
Thanks! They’re all pretty bias but this is the most popular one https://skytraxratings.com/a-z-of-airport-ratings
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thanks for an amazing blog.
Johnny,
You have some good information on your website. I have been reading your 12 things in travel section for several years. Your suggested items for travel have been very helpful.
Unfortunately, it appears that you just can’t help including politics into your blog.
Your dislike for President Trump has no place in a travel blog if you want to keep 50% of your audience.
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Hi Johnny,
Recently, you posted something about United extending their ETCs that were scheduled to expire 12/31/22 to 12/31/2023. I have 5 from a cancelled quarantine period wedding, but haven’t received notice from United. I tried finding your post or something on United’s site that would verify the extension, but can’t. Can you point me in the right direction? If I can’t, I have to start booking travel quickly! Thank you!
You sure it was me? Can’t even remember but I know Delta extended theirs and I wrote about it
Thank you for this informative article! I hope all travelers could read this wonderful article of yours.
Hi Johnny! Traveling around the globe is very beautiful but now a days have a little changes because of the changes of flight ticket increases due to the economic sustainability. But when you touch down to your destinations, it’s priceless and the beauty of the places is exquisite. Thank you for sharing this blog. I remember those days. Keep sharing!
Crime in Philadelphia has soared with Larry Krasner as the DA. Refuses to prosecute criminals, refuses to support the police and thus more crime, more death and in general lawlessness. Put blame for the rise in crime in Philie wear it belongs, it belongs to “communist” DA Larry Krasner.
More detail here: https://www.heritage.org/crime-and-justice/commentary/meet-larry-krasner-the-rogue-prosecutor-wreaking-havoc-philadelphia
I signed up for program to get Global Entry appointment faster.
I was delighted to get a few messages this AM about possible dates in next few weeks (GREAT!)
I clicked on desirable date
It took me to LOGIN.gov and I completed some non-related comments re: date I had chosen (July 27). [IS IT CORRECT THAT I SHOULD GO TO THIS SITE?. I DIDNT SEEM TO HAVE OPTIONS)
When I left that page the process dropped
I got no feedback about the date I had chosen and when I went back to the email, it was still there. I don’t feel that johnnyjet has advanced my cause.
Please explain. Should I have done anything differently. Thanks David Fleischer
*** My application is pending but I haven’t completed background check. Can I still apply for interview?
Hi Johnny, I’d really appreciate more posts like this. Being updated on recent news is something I’m not too good at so I enjoy posts like this that keep big scoops compact and neat. Thanks a lot, Johnny.
Be careful when posting TSA numbers. Very often, the same number is posted for 2019 and pre-pandemic. It happened in newsletter of July 16.
Good catch! I just fixed it
Very detailed post
My mom is 94 today also. They were made of good stock back in those days! I’m sending up prayers for your dad’s recovery and health ?
That’s AMAZING! HBD to your mom. Thank you for the prayers
Where can I find tour informtion for Portugal, would like togo to Lourdes next year with my wife and sister in-law.
Johnny, why am I suddenly getting a pop-up asking me to sign in with my email when I’m reading your weekly newsletter? It’s never happened before…
Sorry for the delay. Are you still getting it?
If you have any information about the Westjet proposed pilots strike we would like to hear about it pls. Also what are our options should our flight be cancelled due to such a strike? Our options are different in Canada and do not have the same rules as U.S.A and often not clear.
Many thanks for your wonderful information
Love your newsletters but I used the TA you recommend for cruising and was very disappointed. He was supposed to issue a $200 OBC and it never showed up. I sent an email a week before we left and he never responded. I called and he was out of the office. No out of office reply to email or an emergency contact by phone when we wasn’t available.
It was our first cruise and we loved it but I would recommend this agent.
I’m sorry to hear this. I will email him to find out what happened.
Well that’s true, it’s better to use the companion fare on more expensive tickets. I was trying to say that long flights are not necessarily more expensive. Short flights can be expensive too. It really depends on the cities you fly between and when you book.
I think that it is interesting that oversized people think that airlines should offer then free seats. Perhaps the airlines could do what the cruise ships do which is offer seats at 150% similar as to what cruise lines do for singles. (I really don’t think that there is an easy answer to this question, This proposal opens a pandoras box of issues – I suspect that a lot of people can think of why they might benefit from an extra free seat, e.g. people flying with babies/small children; people flying with medical equipment; people flying with service animals; people working; etc.)
On the issue of cruise ships, I often feel not appreciated as a cruiser because not only do I often have to pay 150% but the single rooms that are available to single cruisers are often on the lowest deck with no balcony/veranda (with very few exceptions) and often at a higher rate.
Such a great article! Thanks for sharing.
Hello –
I just read the article titled “Woman in tears after being blocked from luxury cruise due to little known rule”. After reading this, I am still not clear as to why she was denied to board. It says something about an invalid issue date. What is an “invalid issue date”. How can you have a valid passport with an expiration date 7 months in the future if the Passport has an “invalid issue date”? Please explain.
Thanks
I wasn’t clear either.
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