American Airlines is leaning into nostalgia as it marks its upcoming centennial, unveiling a new set of retro-inspired trading cards for passengers. Starting in early May, travelers will be able to collect the cards directly from pilots on select flights, with wider availability expected ahead of the summer travel season, the airline said in a press release. … Read more
A Washington, D.C., man’s alleged bare-chested attack on a flight attendant led to passengers intervening in a midair assault, federal officials said. Kedus Yacob Damtew, 38, was aboard a United Airlines flight on June 12, 2024, from Houston to Newark, New Jersey, when he allegedly threatened and assaulted a flight attendant, according to a news … Read more
Forget snakes on a plane — these passengers were panicked by a rodent on an aircraft. Freaked-out fliers spotted what appeared to be a rat running above an overhead bin on a Spirit Airlines flight from Dallas, Texas to Los Angeles, California. A video depicting the furry infiltrator has racked up around two million views … Read more
Thousands of planes fly overhead at any given time — but none are likely to cruise over Tibet. On platforms like Flightradar24, which constantly maps commercial flights across the world, the air traffic gap over Tibet is unmissable, as most aircrafts avoid flying directly over the autonomous region unless they need to land at one of … Read more
It might seem a bit backward. Boarding aircraft front to back seems ludicrous given how often the aisle is obstructed by passengers attempting to stow their luggage, among other issues. However, there’s a reason behind this seemingly counterintuitive policy. Most airlines use a system called block boarding, where people are let on in order of … Read more
Talk about di-Spirit-ing. As if travelers needed another reason to dread flying one of North America’s most notorious budget airlines, Miramar, Fla.-based Spirit Airlines has ranked dead last for passenger legroom in a new survey. At the best of times, airplane seats can be notoriously cramped — and god forbid the passenger in front of you … Read more
Planes traveling from the US to Europe are reaching speeds equivalent to that of sound. An analysis by CNN has found the jet stream over the Atlantic is so strong right now it is slashing flight times with one Emirates flight from Dallas in Texas to Dubai in the UAE arriving almost an hour early … Read more
An aviation-obsessed boy’s kind gesture has resulted in him being given the “best day of his life.” Seb was flying from Brisbane to Melbourne with his family for a holiday when he gave the Jetstar crew a homemade thank you card. He thanked the crew for putting a smile on his face, “as always.” “From … Read more