Tips and more from Johnny Jet

If you’ve gotten married, remarried or your name doesn’t match your birth certificate for any other reason, take this as your friendly reminder to check your travel documents now, not...

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Posted: October 29, 2025, 6:08 pm

I’ve always been extra cautious about hot water. Ever since I took a child safety course when my kids were little, I made a mental note to double check the...

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Posted: October 29, 2025, 6:07 pm

12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today (This is a recurring post, updated daily with new information): Wednesday, October 29 Travelers Stranded In Jamaica As Hurricane Melissa Batters...

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Posted: October 29, 2025, 8:01 am

As the U.S. government shutdown stretches into its 27th day, travelers are feeling the strain at airports nationwide. The combination of unpaid federal workers, staffing shortages and increasing flight delays...

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Posted: October 27, 2025, 8:59 pm

One of my readers, Dennis B. of Long Beach, California, recently shared his ordeal, which has a happy ending and a valuable tip for travelers. Dennis flew to Maui with...

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Posted: October 27, 2025, 1:41 am

A couple of years ago around Halloween, my mother-in-law emailed me and my wife a story from the United Kingdom’s Mirror newspaper with a story she thought we’d like. The...

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Posted: October 26, 2025, 7:52 pm

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Posted: October 23, 2025, 9:05 pm

Good news! According to data from Dollar Flight Club, airfare for the 2025 Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year travel windows has dropped to its lowest level since 2022. “We’re seeing domestic...

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Posted: October 23, 2025, 5:16 pm

If you’re flying through Los Angeles International Airport anytime soon, especially on American Airlines, JetBlue, or Spirit Airlines, be prepared for some big changes. LAWA, the agency that manages LAX,...

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Posted: October 20, 2025, 9:12 pm

I was recently flipping through the channels and came across Rick Steves’ European Travel Tips and Tricks show on PBS. I’ve known Rick for a long time. I’ve been fortunate...

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Posted: October 20, 2025, 4:30 pm