It’s wrong on several levels. The rush to streamline the airplane interior hasn’t been smooth sailing. A Spanish designer’s idea for a viral double-decker airplane seat concept has received mixed reviews from the public with critics analogizing it to sitting in a “coffin.” Devised by post-graduate designer Alejandro Nuñez Vicente in 2020 when he was … Read more
Aussies will soon have a new way to get to New York — and in no time flat. Launching in luxury, the world’s first-ever aircraft to travel from Sydney, Australia to New York, New York is poised to make its inaugural flight test in the coming days, announced Qantas Airlines on Sunday of its posh … Read more
Was it a descent into madness? An Icelandair pilot has been ripped as reckless after flying a Boeing 757 dangerously low above his hometown to celebrate his retirement, as seen in shocking footage taking off online. “This is not standard practice; this is a very serious matter that we will review internally,” Linda Gunnarsdóttir, a … Read more
Slappy landings? An elderly passenger has been placed on the no-fly list after slapping a flight attendant who inadvertently bumped into her midflight, as seen in shocking footage. Footage captured the dramatic moment that a 71-year-old passenger, surnamed Zhang, slapped an air hostess for bumping into her inflight. Jam Press The in-flight assault occurred on … Read more
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options, and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost. The culprit is volatile oil and jet fuel prices, which have spiked sharply since the war in the Middle East began and fighting near the narrow Strait of Hormuz created a chokepoint for global oil … Read more
It was the mile-high babysitter’s club. A United flight turned into a veritable playground with wings after three rowdy children were left unchaperoned in coach class while their parents rode up front, per a viral Reddit post. The kids had been left unsupervised in economy while their parents rode up front. Halfpoint – stock.adobe.com “United … Read more
A passenger traveling on Caribbean Airlines from Jamaica to New York went into labor and gave birth as the flight was landing — leaving the baby’s citizenship unclear. In a press release, the airline noted that the passenger gave birth on flight BW005 on April 4, en route from Kingston, Jamaica, to New York City … Read more
A Qantas plane bound for the US has been forced to turned back mid-flight after a medical emergency on-board. Flight QF7, en route to Dallas, Texas, had been in the air for approximately four hours when it diverted over the North Fiji Basin, before beginning its journey back to Sydney Airport. Australian Olympic diver Sam … Read more
Brace for delay! A new study has revealed that the increase in seniors taking to the skies could potentially risk the safety of other passengers on board — sparking concerns over whether airlines can continue to meet the required 90-second emergency evacuation mandate. Over the last few decades, the average life expectancy within the United … Read more
Older travelers who may be limited in their dexterity should be spread out across a flight’s seating — not just for their own safety, but for the safety of everyone on board, scientists say. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires aircraft to be able to evacuate within 90 seconds in case of an emergency — but as … Read more
Three in ten Americans said a stranger has fallen asleep on them during a flight in a recent travel survey. And nearly a fifth (18%) confessed they are actually guilty of leaning on a stranger and snoozing while on a plane in the past. With almost a quarter of respondents (24%) taking a spring break … Read more
Stressed-out travelers can look forward to this flight upgrade. As of today, United is rolling out a tracker in its mobile app that provides passengers with estimated TSA wait times for both security and TSA PreCheck lanes. “The goal is simple: reduce uncertainty and give customers more control over their airport experience,” United said in … Read more
It was a real pedi crime. A UK influencer couple were shocked and revulsed after a “feral” passenger stuck their bare feet into their space during a flight across Thailand, as seen in a viral video. “We were just disgusted and couldn’t believe this was actually happening,” Jess Jones told Kennedy News of the tootsie … Read more
Well, that stinks. Farting sounds and smells are, apparently, no laughing matter at 35,000 feet as an impish influencer has just been banned by an airline and threatened with legal action for pretending to break wind in the sky. Yeferson Cossio, 31, a Colombian content creator with over 12.5 million Instagram followers, allegedly triggered a … Read more
It was a real flightmare. An American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago had to make an emergency landing Sunday after a “disruptive customer” reportedly caused a disturbance, at one point even threatening to “blow up the plane.” “It was an awfully, awfully long day for all of us,” passenger Sona Jones told CBS … Read more
Traveling with kids is downright stressful for parents, but young ones who experience flight anxiety can add another layer of dread for mom and dad — not to mention other passengers. Travel anxiety and fear of flying are very common in children, Dr. Katie Hurley, vice president of community initiatives at The Jed Foundation (JED), … Read more
Talk about a first-class faux pas. A high-flying passenger is getting dragged online after turning a luxury seat into a footrest free-for-all — and leaving her seatmate in front of her fuming midair. The mile-high mess unfolded on Reddit, where user @ker9189 detailed the toe-curling encounter aboard an American Airlines flight, revealing how a woman … Read more
Not all heroes wear capes. Robert Samuel certainly does not. Instead, the Manhattanite dons a black hat embroidered with yellow lettering that reads “#LineDudes.” But his lack of superhuman regalia doesn’t make the professional line sitter any less of a champion to the Tri-State area travelers who’ve paid him to wait in frustratingly long Transportation … Read more
Air travel has officially been grounded. American Airlines passengers continue to be disappointed after paying for what they believed was a flight, only to be boarded onto a bus. One woman, traveling from South Bend, Indiana, to Chicago O’Hare, cleared security and arrived at her gate, only to notice that her checked luggage was being … Read more
Talk about some sky-high baggage fees. Furious Southwest Airlines customers are sounding off over the carrier’s controversial new policy — which critics have slammed as a so-called “fat tax” after one traveler was allegedly forced to cough up nearly $1,000 for a second seat. Earlier this year, Southwest Airlines enacted its eyebrow-raising policy change, requiring … Read more