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Johnny Jet

Johnny Jet is a travel content creator and founder of JohnnyJet.com, who was dubbed "the original travel influencer" by Forbes.1 Originally from southern Connecticut, he overcame a significant fear of flying and travel to become a prominent travel expert.1

Professional Background

Johnny Jet started his travel journey by sharing travel tips through email newsletters and eventually created his website JohnnyJet.com in 1999.1 He has been featured in numerous major media outlets, including:

  • USA Today
  • ABC, CBS, CNN, CNBC, Fox News, MSNBC, NBC, and PBS1

In 2012, he hosted a Travel Channel show called Hot Spots, during which he traveled to destinations like New Zealand, London, Belize, and even received a private tour of Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island.1

Personal Details

  • Location: Manhattan Beach, California34
  • Education: Attended Marymount College Palos Verdes and Loyola Marymount University1
  • Family: Married with two children (ages seven and four)1
  • Travel Experience: Travels to 20+ countries annually2
  • Professional Focus: Writing about travel news, gadgets, deals, tips, and family travel1

He continues to be active in travel media, regularly appearing as a guest on shows like Leo Laporte's The Tech Guy and NewsNation.1

Highlights

Feb 25 · twitter

12 Things in Travel Today: — Shelter-In-Place Lifted In Mexico Tourist Area — Lawmakers Urge Trump To Resume Use Of Global Entry Program — Spirit Airlines Reaches Deal To Emerge From Bankruptcy — More Snowfall Looms For Northeast

  • More https://t.co/Jo2IaZruVw
Feb 23 · twitter

12 Things in Travel Today: — Power Outages and Flight Cancellations Hit Northeast — Flight Chaos in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara — DHS Reverses TSA PreCheck Suspension — US Only Major Tourist Destination to See Decline in 2025

  • More https://t.co/Jo2IaZruVw

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Manhattan Beach, California