This summer, your vacation could get shaken up by severe turbulence — but not at 35,000 feet. With jet fuel shortages changing how Americans travel, experts are warning that flight cancellations and other last-minute changes could become inevitable. “Travelers are set to face continued travel disruption, as rising tensions in the Middle East have resulted … Read more
She said what she said. One NYC mom is being praised for why she won’t fly her kids first class or even business class, despite being able to afford to. In a recent viral video posted by content creator Lia Higgins, the “recovering lawyer turned mom, writer, creator” pointed out how it’s “no surprise” that … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. There are few places on Earth that test the limits of human dignity quite like an airport terminal during a flight delay. It always starts the same way: a crackle … Read more
Has shrinkflation hit the friendly skies? A KLM passenger was left flabbergasted after being assigned a seat so tiny he says it should have never been available to flyers. The flyer, Mika H, who goes by @finnishmike on X, detailed his plight on the platform, claiming that it’s been months since the incident, but the … Read more
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is around the corner, and fans will be traveling all over to catch the world’s biggest soccer tournament. But many could have trouble getting to their final destinations. Passengers jetting to New York and New Jersey are headed for some turbulence, as two area airports landed among the worst in … Read more
Nothing worse than a backseat pile-driver. A United Airlines passenger has been labeled a “psycho” after body slamming his seat for the entire flight because a tall man behind him allegedly prevented him from reclining. A video of his in-flight meltdown is currently going viral on Reddit. According to the post, uploaded by a fly-witness, … Read more
It’s a different kind of pre-check. Travelers departing Boston no longer have to be at the airport to go through security. Starting June 1, the Massachusetts Port Authority is debuting the first-ever remote airport terminal, allowing passengers flying out of Boston’s Logan International Airport to undergo TSA screening in advance — 25 miles away from … Read more
When you signed up for TSA Pre-Check, you were promised the dream of breezing through airport security, keeping your shoes on, and not having to sift through your strategically packed backpack to take out your laptop. But the selling point of ease holds little value when the security lines are hours long, and there aren’t … Read more
Enemy at the e-gates? An enraged Chinese passenger was apprehended after attacking an airport’s automated passport gates in Thailand, as seen in wild footage. The flyer, Zheng Liwei, 30, had been trying to pass through the checkpoint at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on Wednesday, May 13, Viral Press reported. However, he mistakenly tried to … Read more
A cash-sniffing canine just busted a traveler trying to take a small fortune south of the border — and now federal officials are barking a warning to summer flyers: Don’t try to sneak stacks past airport security. Nitro, a 3-year-old chocolate Lab working with Customs and Border Protection at Philadelphia International Airport, sniffed out a … Read more
Checking a bag has gotten more expensive across the board, as airlines are increasing their fees due to rising fuel costs amid the war with Iran. In recent months, American, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United have all announced price hikes of about $10 more per bag, with most checked luggage fees for domestic flights … Read more
There may be a happy ending after all. In the wake of Spirit Airlines ceasing operations after more than three decades, many loyal customers are scrambling to find a new airline. But what many may not know is that you can put your now-unusable Spirit membership status to good use. A number of airlines — … Read more
Forget snakes on a plane — this flight came with its own haunted-house fog machine. One traveler was left spooked recently when her plane cabin filled with fog so dense it looked like a scene ripped from a slasher flick. TikTokker Giselle (@giselleinmotion) was flying from Bali’s Denpasar Airport to Melbourne, Australia, when the Jetstar … Read more
Spirit Airlines passengers were feeling anything but lifted following the company’s abrupt shutdown on Saturday. But thanks to Papa John’s, grounded passengers have a reason to stay home… and order in. The now-defunct airline’s loyalty members are being offered a consolation tasty prize: free pizza. On Friday, Papa John’s announced a new promotion, “Skies to … Read more
One airline is eating up the airplane food competition. A new study by Canstar Travel Insurance analyzed over 125,000 passenger reviews from sites like Airlinemeals.net and Skytrax to rank the top 100 airlines for in-flight dining. AEGEAN Air, with a fleet of just 83 aircraft, beat out major carriers as the overall winner for best … Read more
It’s B.Y.O. snacks for thousands of Delta passengers. Starting May 19, Delta Air Lines will no longer offer food and beverage service on 450 daily flights. The removal of in-flight meals, snacks or drinks will apply to shorter flights, 349 miles or less, though those flying in first-class will still get the full service. Delta … Read more
Does its Spirit live on for stranded travelers? Spirit Airlines shutdown has resulted in the cancellation of dozens of the budget carrier’s flights in New York and New Jersey, leaving oodles of flyers high and dry. The discount carrier scrapped 34 flights for Saturday to and from Newark Liberty International Airport and 18 at LaGuardia, … Read more
This redefined being in the jet-stream. A United Airlines passenger was left “wet and humiliated” after getting soaked by a stream of unidentified liquid aboard a recent flight from Houston to Chicago Sunday, as seen in a viral Instagram clip. “I was soaked from head to undies LITERALLY…embarrassed is an understatement,” Kevin Glover, 39, captioned … Read more
Spirit Airlines is preparing to shutter operations, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal, and customer are sure to be wondering what this means for their future travel plans. The budget carrier has struggled to get back on its feet after its second bankruptcy in less than a year — and now it has the … Read more
She missed her flight and was ready to fight. Pushing, kicking and shouting are the typical makings of a temper tantrum — those emotional outbursts oft-exhibited by teething tots. But an enraged adult women at Mexico City International Airport, in Mexico, recently threw a hissy fit of epic — and possibly criminal — proportions after arriving … Read more