air travel

United Airlines allegedly caves to woke travelers amid Trump International Airport boycott — suggests ‘acceptable alternatives’

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United Airlines allegedly caves to woke travelers amid Trump International Airport boycott — suggests ‘acceptable alternatives’

Some travelers are choosing flights based on price. Others are choosing them for political reasons, and we’re entering a new kind of no-fly list. Just days after Palm Beach International Airport was officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, not everyone is feeling patriotic. Flyers are already attempting to boycott the airport, and United … Read more

FAA warns that passengers are making life-threatening mistakes

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FAA warns that passengers are making life-threatening mistakes

They’re carrying a lot of baggage. With the friendly skies increasingly becoming an inflight free-for-all, the Federal Aviation Administration is warning passengers against one dumb and dangerous evacuation habit — trying to leave with one’s bags. “Save a life not a bag,” the organization cautioned in a video PSA with over 100,000 views on X. … Read more

Pilot crisis forces major airline to cut routes — hinting that more carriers could fall short

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Pilot crisis forces major airline to cut routes — hinting that more carriers could fall short

They’re grounded. Another airline is forced to cut flights due to a lack of qualified pilots: Sun Country recently announced it will reduce fall flights, citing staffing issues. The Minnesota-based budget airline, which was acquired by Allegiant earlier this year, removed roughly 348 departures from its September schedule. In an internal memo sent to Allegiant … Read more

Airline passengers rank the best food and drinks in economy — and the most hated snack some sneak onto planes

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Airline passengers rank the best food and drinks in economy — and the most hated snack some sneak onto planes

Ditch the high-stakes snack selection. As the flight attendant pushes that cart down the aisle while you’re half-asleep, the pressure to choose the perfect snack and beverage is real. The highly anticipated mid-air snack time is disappointing when the options are stale or unpalatable. Delta Airlines dominated the survey with 30% of the vote and … Read more

LI man reveals these World Cup teams used his jet-lag app to perk up — and offers his personal tips for travelers

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LI man reveals these World Cup teams used his jet-lag app to perk up — and offers his personal tips for travelers

A well-traveled Long Island man is on a mission to make jet lag a thing of the past — and his NASA-used technology is so popular that even World Cup teams such as England and France have relied on the app to stay energized. Mickey Beyer-Clausen, the son of a flight attendant, built his Timeshifter … Read more

United Airlines cramped middle seat is getting a major makeover that flyers might actually love

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United Airlines cramped middle seat is getting a major makeover that flyers might actually love

United Airlines is turning one of air travel’s biggest frustrations into its newest premium perk. Later this year, travelers will be able to book a new Economy Plus option on the carrier’s upcoming Airbus A321XLR jets that swap the dreaded middle seat for extra personal space and a built-in shared table. The airline announced Tuesday … Read more

World’s busiest airport faces shocking storm disruptions

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World’s busiest airport faces shocking storm disruptions

Severe weather in Atlanta disrupted flights across the globe this week. phive2015 – stock.adobe.com More than 2,600 flights were canceled or delayed nationwide because of severe thunderstorms in Georgia yesterday. Lightning, fierce winds and heavy rain caused the Federal Aviation Administration to declare an immediate ground stop, temporarily blocking flights to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. … Read more

Matt Damon recalls the frantic flight that nearly cost him Red Sox history

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Matt Damon recalls the frantic flight that nearly cost him Red Sox history

Matt Damon rearranged his travel plans so he wouldn’t miss one of the biggest moments in Boston sports history. The Oscar-winning actor recently recalled racing home from Europe during the filming of “Syriana” so he could watch the Boston Red Sox begin their historic 2004 World Series run after the team defeated the New York Yankees in the American … Read more

Flight delay caused by unruly toddler sparks massive debate:  ‘I’d pay extra to go on adult-only flights’

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Flight delay caused by unruly toddler sparks massive debate:  ‘I’d pay extra to go on adult-only flights’

The flyer wasn’t having it. Whether or not you’re a parent, it’s fair to admit that one of the worst things to deal with on a flight is a misbehaved, unruly tot. Oftentimes, it’s a situation out of the defeated parents’ control — but sometimes, the unbothered mother or father could be to blame if … Read more

Major California airport to open ultra-luxe private terminal for wealthy travelers

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Major California airport to open ultra-luxe private terminal for wealthy travelers

San Francisco International Airport ready to roll out the red carpet for the ultra-rich. The airport is officially seeking bidders to build a swanky new private terminal aimed at wealthy travelers who want to skip long TSA lines and have a valet driver take them directly to their planes. Travelers using the terminal, which would … Read more

The six-figure career where you’re required to retire at age 56… but no one wants it

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The six-figure career where you’re required to retire at age 56… but no one wants it

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will pay you six figures and include federal benefits under one condition: you must retire at 56 years old.  The FAA is facing a staffing crisis trying to fill the position of an air traffic controller at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, as there is a nationwide shortage of controllers.  Despite the … Read more

Delta launches ‘cheaper’ first-class fares – here’s what flyers can expect

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Delta launches ‘cheaper’ first-class fares – here’s what flyers can expect

First class is so basic now. This week, Delta Airlines made what it’s calling an “industry-standard” change by making premium seating more affordable. It’s about time. The airline rolled out its “Basic fares” for first class and business class — which is basically like an economy seat with a few extra perks that typically only … Read more

Major airline shames its passengers for ‘aisle jumping’ habit — and travelers won’t stand for it

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Major airline shames its passengers for ‘aisle jumping’ habit — and travelers won’t stand for it

The joke about air travel didn’t land with passengers. Southwest Airlines has issued an official verdict on whether or not passengers should stand up immediately after their plane touches down — and the internet is fuming. Sit down, you’re rockin’ the plane. Christopher Sadowski On June 30, the Dallas-based airline posted the following message to … Read more

US updates travel warning for Venezuela, citing disaster risks and violent crime

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US updates travel warning for Venezuela, citing disaster risks and violent crime

Officials are warning Americans to reconsider travel to Venezuela, saying the South American nation presents new risks to tourists. The country sits at a Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” advisory, according to a June 27 update by the U.S. State Department. While Venezuela has been at a Level 3 throughout the year, the latest advisory adds the country’s … Read more

3-hour flights from LA to NYC move step closer to reality after major restriction lifted

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3-hour flights from LA to NYC move step closer to reality after major restriction lifted

Cross-country flights could soon be cut in half after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) moved Thursday to scrap its 1973 ban on overland supersonic travel and replace it with new noise limits. The change could slash flights between Los Angeles and New York from about six hours to roughly three. Supersonic jets travel faster than … Read more

Holiday travelers without Real IDs hit with penalty that more than doubles original fee

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Holiday travelers without Real IDs hit with penalty that more than doubles original fee

For summer travelers braving this record-breaking heatwave to take holiday trips and vacations, remember this along with extra water and sunscreen — not having a REAL ID will add a penalty fee to your expenses. At $45, the fee is now more than double the original $18 charge. The requirement to use a REAL ID … Read more

Fitness influencer banned from flight for attempting to board ‘naked’ amid record-breaking heatwave 

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Fitness influencer banned from flight for attempting to board ‘naked’ amid record-breaking heatwave 

This sexy sightseer was in for a nude awakening.  Edda Elisa, a fetching fitness influencer from Germany, was denied entry on a Lufthansa flight after a gate agent allegedly accused her of being “naked” as a “catastrophic” heatwave plagues Europe.  And the blond bombshell is heated about harassment.  Edda Elisa, a fitness influencer, became furious after an airline gate … Read more

Delta CEO Ed Bastian reveals what must happen for airline ticket prices to fall

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian reveals what must happen for airline ticket prices to fall

As American travelers feel the pinch of inflation and elevated airline costs, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian revealed exactly what it will take for ticket prices to decline, pointing directly to a lack of market supply rather than solely fluctuating fuel costs. “People ask me all the time – what’s happening with prices?” Bastian told FOX … Read more

Airlines with the most spacious economy seats in the world revealed — and just one US airline made top 5

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Airlines with the most spacious economy seats in the world revealed — and just one US airline made top 5

While some jet-setters prefer flying by the seat of their pants, others plan to cruise the clouds in comfort.  Luckily for globetrotters inclined toward coziness, the airlines with the world’s most spacious economy seats of 2026 have just been revealed, crowning New York’s JetBlue as the only US-based carrier as a runner-up in the roominess ranking.  Still, … Read more

‘Very drunk’ passenger punches cop during arrest on flight, leaving other travelers ‘scared and shocked’

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‘Very drunk’ passenger punches cop during arrest on flight, leaving other travelers ‘scared and shocked’

Was it a case of punch-drunk love? A “very drunk” Ryanair passenger is in hot water after punching a cop while being arrested during an international flight, as seen in a wild clip. The kerfuffle reportedly kicked off June 16 aboard a flight from Edinburgh, UK, to Palma de Mallorca in Spain, Jam Press reported. … Read more