United Airlines said Tuesday that an acute shortage of air traffic controllers was causing “significant disruption” for travelers at its busy Newark, NJ, hub outside of New York City. The airline said the Federal Aviation Administration has been forced to reduce traffic flows to Newark hub because of low staffing on 12 of the first 25 … Read more
He practiced some kung flew. Thought you were frustrated about a seat assignment? A United Airlines passenger had to be restrained by his fellow flyers after he began attacking his airchair in flight, as seen in a bizarre Reddit video taking off online. The epic seat-down reportedly occurred on November 16 aboard UA Flight 502 … Read more
There’s no need to skip to the loo when there’s a line. Lining up for the bathroom might seem like proper airplane protocol, but this seemingly standard practice is actually both inconvenient and potentially hazardous, flight experts have revealed. Rich Henderson, a flight attendant who runs the Two Guys on a Plane blog with his husband … Read more
Passengers, you’ve been warned. A flight attendant named Kat Nesbitt shared a two-minute TikTok listing the five things that she wants people to stop doing on airplanes. The first was yoga in the back galleys. “Now I understand flights can be long, and sometimes you need to get up, stretch, walk around, get that blood … Read more
He’s managed to game the seat reservation system. Choosing one’s own airplane seats can be agonizing — but travel influencer Jordan Tually says he’s devised a way to avoid being placed in the middle seat without paying a fee. “This travel hack has saved me from MANY a middle seat over the years,” declared the … Read more
They didn’t protect the border. A Delta Airlines passenger was understandably nervous after the frame encircling their window toppled off during a rocky landing, as detailed in a Reddit post taking off online. “Whelp, it’s not often that things other than wi-fi break on my flights, but this is a first,” read the caption to … Read more
A new report from Booking.com provides insight to the top travel trends for next year, with many travelers going beyond sightseeing. The annual travel predictions report for 2025 highlights the “passport to longevity” trend. “Vacations in 2025 will go beyond relaxation, evolving into life-enhancing journeys focused on health and well-being,” Booking.com’s website says. Fifty-two percent of … Read more
A picture of a forbidden plane seat has attracted huge attention online after a baffled passenger took to Facebook to ask why the seat next to him was mysteriously off limits. The middle seat in the back row of a Croatia Airlines Airbus A220-300 (seat 31E) has a strict message stitched into the fabric: “Do … Read more
This flight ended up looking like a jazzercise class in the sky. A Mexican ex-soap opera star and fitness influencer was ripped online after performing a full “body pump” workout during a long-haul flight. And naturally, fellow passengers didn’t take kindly to her air-obics routine. Barbara de Regil, who regularly shares her workout routines with … Read more
Leaving Las Vegas wasn’t so lucky for these tourists. A Canadian couple is protesting WestJet airlines after a cut-and-dry flight home from Las Vegas, Nevada, nearly turned into a week-long Odyssey from hell. “I thought this was a mistake,” Andrew Korchacov, 44, from Terrace, B.C., told the National Post while recalling the extreme jet lag. … Read more
Don’t be a turkey this year. Airports have been bracing for the coming Thanksgiving crush, with nearly six million Americans taking flight amid worries of winter storms and cheaper than usual flights. Travelers can expect long waits at airport security next week, but the Transportation Security Administration is hoping to keep things clucking along by … Read more
Millions of Americans are booking planes, trains and automobiles to gather around the table with their loved ones this holiday season. An estimated 79.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, the American Automobile Association predicts. That is an increase of 1.7 million people compared to … Read more
Not what they meant by “burner” phone. Passengers were forced to evacuate a Southwest Airlines plane after a phone battery caught fire while the aircraft was waiting to depart at Denver’s International Airport in Colorado. Passengers were forced to evacuate a Southwest Airlines plane after a phone battery caught fire while the aircraft was parked … Read more
A late November storm is set to bring a variety of impacts, including severe weather, accumulating snow, high winds, and the first real blast of wintry-like temperatures this season, which could threaten travel at the start of Thanksgiving week. The storm is forecast to develop out of the Rockies early next week and sweep north … Read more
When it comes to airplane windows, it’s not hip to be square. The shape of airplane windows might seem arbitrary, but there’s actually a grim reason behind their design, according to air experts. They made them round to keep us safe and sound. In a TikTok video with over 2 million views, American Airlines pilot … Read more
Sorry to Android users — this one’s just for the iPhone owners. Who among us doesn’t find navigating an airport to be a stressful process — from finding gates to wondering if you’re at the correct baggage carousel, or staying updated with flight delays or early arrivals. Good news, then, from former airline employee Darby Maloney, … Read more
Don’t get prechecked by crooks. Experts are alerting travelers about the latest scheme that could steal your personal information and empty your bank accounts. Scammers are emailing frequent flyers about signing up for TSA PreCheck, an expedited screening program that assesses passengers’ risk before check-in, ahead of the hectic holiday travel season. Scammers are emailing … Read more
What are you so worried about? Experts say that the coming holiday travel season could be ‘the most on-time’ yet — a dramatic switch from the post-pandemic crush that turned airports into a waking nightmare. Analysts at KAYAK sought to shed light on an issue that reportedly has 84% of American travelers anxious, according to … Read more
This baby was air-born! A passenger traveling through Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida gave birth in the departures area on Tuesday with the help of employees from multiple agencies. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue reportedly received a medical call at the airport and arrived on the scene just after 5 p.m., 7 News Miami reported. “We … Read more
As travelers book holiday vacations for 2025, a new report reveals an emerging trend when it comes to airport travel. Booking.com has released its annual travel prediction list for 2025, and one trend, “the gate escape,” has people embracing enjoyable airport experiences. Booking.com’s website says, “2025 is set to be the year that the airport … Read more