Sleepy. Grumpy. Dopey. Those aren’t just some of Snow White’s seven dwarfs. The icky feelings are a few main consequences of jet-lag. But cross-country and international jet-setters can now let out a sigh of relief as new research has revealed the top 10 most unique, unconventional hacks for avoiding the restlessness drag — and travelers … Read more
Not the flying experience they had in mind. A routine Air Canada trip turned into the flight from hell after a severe patch of turbulence caused both passengers and food to go flying — with the latter splattering across the ceiling. A fly-witness photographed the “aftermath” of the terrifying incident and uploaded the pics to … Read more
A female traveler revealed that she received a creepy, unsolicited text message from a stranger who read only her luggage tag at the airport during her layover. The content creator, Kirsten, did not specify which airport the awkward exchange happened but said she was sent the note out of the blue during her travel day … Read more
Know before you go. As people continue to endure packed flights and soaring prices brought on by post-pandemic “revenge travel,” a new report highlights the best times to snag holiday deals. Google Flights has compiled a computer-driven analysis that shows which days are the best for booking flights at certain holidays, differentiating between Christmas, Thanksgiving … Read more
A summer jaunt to Europe used to be the norm for high school graduates, or affluent families enjoying a few weeks off. That timeworn tradition is in danger, industry experts warn, as crowds under the Eiffel Tower and the Colosseum become notably less American between May and August. And there’s one simple reason for the … Read more
This woman’s food allergy did not fly. Ellie Brelis, 29, recently went viral on TikTok sharing her distressing experience after being removed from a Delta flight from Los Angeles to Boston. In a tearful video, the actor and playwright explained that she was returning home to see a doctor to address serious medical concerns. However, … Read more
These airplane passengers are hitting the mini bottles — of skin care. The sky is the limit for this latest beauty trend as jet-setters and influencers alike are touting their in-flight skin care routines, including everything from serums to red light therapy, all for the sake of a hydrated mile-high journey. Ava Lee, CEO and … Read more
This hypersonic jet could get travelers from New York City to London in under an hour. Venus Aerospace, a Texan aerospace company, is working on building a hypersonic jet, dubbed the Stargazer, that would travel about six times the speed of sound and reach much higher altitudes. Venus Aerospace, a Texan aerospace company, is working … Read more
Broken toilets have caused a Jetstar flight to Bali to turn around and return to Adelaide. Flight data shows a 7am flight out of Adelaide bound for Denpasar, but it did not leave the state after it was required to return. Flight JQ125 took off at 7:14am and returned to its departure gate at 9:52am, … Read more
They didn’t appreciate the so-called inflight fashion policing. Two female passengers have accused a Spirit Airlines flight attendant of sexism after he allegedly kicked them off a plane for their choice of dress, as seen in a viral Instagram video. “It’s just humiliating having to be escorted and treated like a criminal just because we … Read more
He never leaves home without it. Zac Jones checked into a budget hotel in the popular British beach resort of Blackpool that cost him around $16 a night, including full breakfast — but fled the premises after going over his room with an ultraviolet light. The 27-year-old is a fan of affordable travel, but also values … Read more
She felt like they benefited from pretty privilege. A senior UK passenger claims she was discriminated against by Ryanair after having to pay a $100 bag-checking fee while younger, “attractive” passengers boarded without penalty. “I’m absolutely disgusted with Ryanair! I’ve just been held up for 20 minutes because they said my cabin bag was too … Read more
Mark Cuban didn’t wait long to splurge after his first big pay day. The now billionaire bought a lifetime flight pass from American Airlines for six figures while drunk and celebrating his first big deal back in 1990, Cuban explained to host Shannon Sharpe on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast in an interview released last … Read more
It was a case of flight or fright. Sometimes the skies aren’t all too friendly to crewmembers. A Ryanair flight attendant revealed some of the odd and downright disturbing things passengers have said to her at 30,000 feet, from threatening to urinate on the plane to asking if she had OnlyFans. She listed these uncomfortable … Read more
A Delta Airlines passenger endured an excruciatingly awkward customer service call after discovering that the rep was none other than his ex-girlfriend. The mortified flyer detailed the uncomfortable exchange in a viral Reddit post. “I’ve heard of running into an ex, but I ain’t never heard of talking to one via customer service,” the unnamed … Read more
Fog-geddaboutit! San Francisco has been accused of “bullying” after slapping nearby Oakland with a trademark lawsuit — sharply warning the crossbay rival to “stay away” from its brand. The brouhaha by the Bay began after the burg Gertrude Stein once described as having “no there there” rebranded its airport (OAK) — formerly known as “Metropolitan Oakland … Read more
One of the most dreaded parts of air travel is the possibility of being bumped from your flight — and one airline tends to bump more than others. A study from travel site Upgraded Points revealed that Frontier Airlines is most likely to bump fliers, surpassing other major airlines by far, reported Travel + Leisure. … Read more
These behaviors are on the no-fly list. Amid an uptick in barbaric behavior in the air, flight attendants are decrying the appalling antics they’ve observed in flight — including messy sex sessions at 40,000 feet. Buzzfeed recently asked crewmembers to name some of the most outrageous incidents they’d ever witnessed on the job, with several … Read more
Add gate-crashers to the long list of passengers that cabin crew can’t stand. Flight attendants are speaking out against “gate lice” who crowd the boarding area at the airport, saying the self-centered travelers believe they’re better and more important than their fellow fliers. “I absolutely hate gate lice,” declared Brian Hart Hoffman who was a flight … Read more
Let’s hope this air-brained scheme never takes off. Researchers at the University of Cambridge announced a pie-in-the-sky plan to get the aviation industry to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 — by mandating longer flight times. Air travel isn’t harsh punishment enough these days, apparently — witness the recent American Airlines flight was rerouted to its … Read more