Ding. Creak. Rattle. Whirr. There are a range of very normal noises passengers hear while flying, and now a flight attendant is attempting to demystify some of them. American cabin crew member Tommy Cimato posted on TikTok about the meaning behind different chime sounds passengers hear on-board planes in a video that’s been viewed more than 12 million times. … Read more
After an airline passenger allegedly accosted a woman because she had her toddler in the plane’s first-class section, the anonymous mom took to Reddit to ask others if it was wrong of her to book first-class plane tickets for her young child — and people chimed in. The Reddit user, One-Criticism5777, turned to the “Am I … Read more
Two passengers have been filmed losing it at one another over that age-old flight issue – baggage space. And if you think the locker above the aisle is reserved for the people sitting in that aisle, think again, because according to an expert, it’s not. The overhead locker is often the root of many plane … Read more
Australian baggage handlers have been issued a stern warning by the CEO of a top national ground services provider after shocking footage of mishandling emerged online. Qantas and Swissport Australia have launched an “urgent investigation” after employees were filmed slamming luggage onto a conveyor belt. The footage, understood to have been filmed at Melbourne airport, … Read more
When Cory Lee’s Delta flight from Santiago, Chile, landed in Atlanta, Georgia, on Nov. 13, he was looking forward to deplaning after the long trip. The award-winning travel blogger, who is based in Georgia, was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at age 2 and has used a wheelchair for most of his life. That hasn’t stopped him from traveling all over … Read more
A woman has warned travelers to be mindful when purchasing suitcases from a thrift store after her daughter’s bag tested positive for explosives. The mom took to TikTok explaining that while on their way to Istanbul, Turkey, her daughter was stopped by security and her bag checked. “My daughter gets stopped and scanned as the case has … Read more
Most of us have been there while flying — sitting next to a loud sleeper or perhaps jammed alongside someone who has no concept of personal space. One frequent flyer has listed exactly who she believes to be the worst kind of passenger at an airport, and that a certain type of flyer “deserves jail”. … Read more
Traveling during major holidays like Thanksgiving can be expensive, since so many people want to see their friends and families, wherever they might be. It’s especially hard this year with inflation soaring at the fastest pace since the early 1980s. Airline fares were up 43% in October from a year earlier – only a handful … Read more
A TikTok video has again sparked the reclined seat debate after a viral moment showed one man’s reclined airplane seat angling over the tray behind him during mealtime. Henry and Mike Budrewicz of Boston shared the nine-second clip to their joint TikTok account – The Pointer Brothers – which has a following of 1.4 million. Set to … Read more
One airline’s latest decision is weighing heavy on customers. United Airlines’ flights are shaping up to most comfortable coach seating in awhile. Between this month and April 30 of next year, the airline will block off up to six seats on its fleet of Boeing 757s, a company spokesperson told the “Live and Let’s Fly” … Read more
The world’s tallest woman is reaching new heights. Rumeysa Gelgi, who stands at just over 7 feet, has taken her first ever trip on an airplane after six seats were removed to make room for her. The 25-year-old Turkey native jetted from Istanbul to San Francisco in September and says she’s now caught the travel … Read more
She’s taking venting to a whole new level. Passengers who recline their seats onboard an aircraft are commonly seen as a plane in the butt — and one traveler has now revealed the “evil” way she gets back at those who dare to do so The woman — known only as Fiona — aired her … Read more
A live albino alligator was allegedly recovered from an American man’s suitcase in Germany last month and the reptile is reportedly on the road to recovery. The three-foot–long alligator was detected at the Munich Airport in late September with one of the airport’s security checkpoint X-ray machines, according to a report by Süddeutsche Zeitung, a German newspaper. … Read more
You win some, you lose some. “Jeopardy!” bosses have revealed that contestants often must cover their own airfare to Culver City, Los Angeles, where the Sony Pictures Studios’ stage is located — but, under certain extraordinary circumstances, contestants can get their tickets purchased by the game show. They explained how on a recent episode of … Read more
Welcome to Scorpio Season, the time of the year where we dive deeply into the thick of autumn. As the days are getting shorter and the nights become longer, we know we are moving toward the colder and darker periods of the year. The mighty Sun will dance in the abyss of Scorpio from October … Read more
It’s arguably the worst place on the plane – but now there’s $230,000 worth of reasons you might want to opt for the middle seat. Virgin Australia has launched a new campaign whereby passengers who have either voluntarily – or been slapped – with the middle seat will now enter a ‘lotto’ to win tens … Read more
It’s time for the chaotic holiday travel season again. If the in-laws have not reached out yet, hounding for an itinerary, that call or text is probably imminent. More than half of Americans plan to travel during the week of Thanksgiving, Christmas, or both this year, a recent study by Hopper found. If you are one of … Read more
Passengers are used to delayed flights, but how often does an entire airline get delayed? The tables were turned when Rye Brook, New York-based Tailwind Air announced the inaugural flight for its new service from Manhattan to Washington DC. Due to take off in mid-September, the airline was unexpectedly grounded, if only temporarily. “It was … Read more
And you thought the very strong odor of certain foods wafting toward you from someone else on a plane was annoying. As millions of Americans get ready to head into holiday travel in the months ahead, etiquette on board planes is becoming even more important than it usually is — especially with so many people crammed tightly into the … Read more
Travelers seeking to get away for the holidays this year should book this week, one industry expert says. “Where we are is what I consider the sweet spot of holiday travel,” Hayley Berg, lead economist of travel app Hopper, told FOX Business. Berg said holiday airline prices tend to be “very high” in the summer because … Read more