TSA agents just got the chairs pulled right out from under them. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has just changed its policy for all Travel Document Checkers — workers who check passengers’ licenses and passports — and it’s not looking good for their knees. Each agent will now be forced to stand, as the agency … Read more
It’s been a tough year for air passengers. Following a massive communications system outage that caused over 1,000 flights to be canceled earlier this month, new data shows just how bad things have gotten at US airports in 2026. Cancellations by U.S.-based airlines are up 15% this summer compared with last year, reaching a four-year … Read more
These airports are making passengers want to fly — off the handle. As travel gets ever more irksome and expensive, a recent report reveals the American airports that are the most and least stressful for flyers. To compile the list of fame and shame, Rightway Parking analyzed 55 major US airports using four factors: delay … Read more
From missing flights to booking hotel rooms that didn’t actually exist, the average traveler says their travel misadventures have cost them nearly $2,500, according to new research. The poll of 2,000 American travelers and 2,000 travelers from the UK and Australia found 73% have experienced some sort of major travel mishap. Their most common troubles: … Read more
A new report highlights the destinations where tourism is booming and blooming. The 2026 edition of the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) has just been published, highlighting the places that are increasingly popular among world travelers. Despite shaky economies, geopolitical unrest, and environmental concerns, the report shows that people are traveling … Read more
Skipping the stress of baggage claim at the airport by using all carry-ons may no longer be possible. Though the roll-out of the Transportation Security Administration’s new security scanners is intended to offer flyers more thorough screening capabilities and an easier time passing through security checkpoints, it may pose a snag when it comes to … Read more
Economy seats conjure images of minimal legroom, uncomfortable proximity to fellow passengers, and paltry snacks. However, not all economy seats are created equal, and experts say the experience can vary from tolerable to miserable depending on the airline. To identify the best of the basic, Travel + Leisure polled travelers and travel experts and voted … Read more
We are not flying high. International air transport ranker Skytrax has ranked the best airlines in the world for 2026 — with Singapore Airlines soaring above the rest while US carriers struggled to get off the ground. Often called the Oscars of Aviation, the 2026 World Airline Awards were announced on September 18 at London’s … Read more
It took autonomous aviation to new heights…and lengths. A single-engine prop Cessna Caravan soared into the record books after becoming the first autonomous airplane to complete a cross-country flight across the US. “This journey across America offers a glimpse into a new era of aviation,” declared JoeBen Bevirt, Founder and CEO of Joby Aviation, in … Read more
It literally blew up in his face. A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight had to turn back partway across the ocean after a power bank reportedly belonging to the ex-CEO exploded midflight. The backfire occurred while KLM Flight 735 reportedly ferrying 322 passengers from Amsterdam in the Netherlands to the Caribbean Island of Curacao on … Read more
A grieving UK mother has labeled Ryanair “inhumane” after they refused to refund her canceled flight because her teen son passed away a day too early to qualify. “It was like a slap in the face,” Tina McDermont told Kennedy News while recalling the “disgusting” and “petty” move. The 45-year-old civil servant and her husband … Read more
Frightening footage captured the dramatic moment that passengers screamed in terror as the plane appeared to fall apart during a flight across Iran. The Sepehran Airlines flight had been slated to fly from Mashhad to Kermanshah on September 15, Jam Press reported. However, disaster struck shortly after takeoff, when the Boeing 737 suffered a mechanical … Read more
Common courtesy isn’t always plane and simple — especially at 30,000 feet. A New York City tourist is receiving death threats after asking a fellow airline passenger to help lift her heavy luggage into an overhead bin on a recent flight to Hawaii. Her request — and her seatmate’s alleged “rude as f*** response” — … Read more
She’s serving up airplane doos and don’t’s. Baby poop particles are the undetectable, undesirable condiments likely contaminating those pretzels, cookies and in-flight bites frequent flyers eat from their tray tables at 30,000 feet, cautions a cabin crew pro. “People change their kids diapers on those tray tables on airplanes; that’s why, as a flight attendant, I don’t … Read more
Frantically dumping out your forgotten water bottle at airport security may soon be a thing of the past. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) might be axing the rule for certain travelers as airport technology continues to update. According to ABC and CBS, some travelers will see new 3-D CT scanners — which may be able … Read more
The world’s largest airline is delaying its return to this popular travel destination until next year. With persisting conflict in the Middle East, United Airlines, among others, suspended flights to Dubai International Airport back in February. United has now revealed it will not resume direct flights to the popular destination until at least March 2027. … Read more
Not the best way to clear the air. Infamously outspoken Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary embarked on a wild tirade in which he disputed a passenger’s claim that they were sucked out of a window during a recent trip with the airline. Serbian national Ljubisa Karović, 61, claimed that he was partially sucked out of a Ryanair … Read more
It’s last call for first class. American Airlines will be phasing out first-class seating for transcontinental routes in line with a campaign to expand its business-class cabin. The first-class cabin on board an American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER aircraft at Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, China, on Friday, June 13, 2014. Bloomberg via Getty … Read more
Labor Day is upon us, marking one of the year’s busiest weekends for air travel, and while many will be taking to the friendly skies, not everyone will get where they’re going on time. To help travelers plan and pad their time accordingly, a new ranking reveals which airlines and airports are the biggest culprits … Read more
JetBlue on Tuesday unveiled a new domestic first-class experience that will be available for booking this fall. The new offering, called BlueFirst, will feature redesigned seats, premium amenities and upgraded seatback technology, the airline said. “Domestic first class has become easy to predict. We think it’s time for a fresh take,” JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said … Read more