One major US airline’s flight attendants have the opportunity to fly high. Attendants at rival airlines have discovered that their counterparts at United Airlines — as well as Air Canada — are occasionally permitted to drink on the job, according to Paddle Your Own Kanoo. The Chicago-based carrier is now the only major airline in … Read more
Air France on Tuesday unveiled a new first-class suite as it expands efforts to lure wealthy travelers from business jets and lend a “French touch” to the tussle for premium revenue. The CEO of parent Air France-KLM, Ben Smith, told Reuters the unspecified investment aimed to place Air France at the top of the European league … Read more
Crappy landings. Air India has implored passengers to use the lavatories for their intended purpose after passengers clogged airplane toilets with clothing, diverting an international flight. The airlines wished to “urge passengers to use lavatories only for purposes they are meant for,” Air India reps told the Times Of India in a statement. They issued … Read more
The Brazilian woman who went viral after refusing to give up her pre-selected window seat to a crying child says she has officially filed charges against the airline and the passenger who filmed her. Jeniffer Castro, 29, a bank employee from Belo Horizonte found herself at the center of an internet firestorm after the incident … Read more
An airport worker who was brutally assaulted by a man banned from boarding his flight to Bali will receive thousands of dollars in compensation from her attacker. The woman was working at Perth Airport when a traveler became aggressive waiting to check in for a flight on Feb. 25. The Indian man, 43, was told … Read more
This plane passenger pissed off a lot of people. United Airlines has banned a man from flying on their aircraft for allegedly urinating on another passenger. Jerome Gutierrez was traveling in business class on UA Flight 189 from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Manila, Philippines, on Dec. 27 when a man got up from … Read more
Flight passengers are battling over baggage, with flyers taking to social media to discuss where to stow carry-on bags and the policies behind it. One traveler shared a recent experience on Reddit in the “r/unitedairlines” forum with the title, “Overhead bin “ownership”, and smaller carryon items.” The user claimed they had a recent travel experience … Read more
Is that bump up to business class worth the money? A recent study by Dailybase revealed the best airlines for flight upgrades that don’t disappoint. Researchers evaluated 49 different international airlines, including Virgin Atlantic, Delta Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Iberia Airlines has the best upgrades compared to 49 airlines. hectorchristiaen – stock.adobe.com The study compared … Read more
These airline fees are soaring. Another major air carrier will be implementing an extra charge for carry-on bags, as the cost of checked baggage climbs. Beginning in January, Air Canada will be charging basic-economy travelers an extra fee for bringing abroad carry-on luggage larger than a handbag or small backpack. The fee will pertain to … Read more
Senators on Wednesday harshly criticized rising airline fees for luggage and seat assignments, saying carriers are looking for new ways to extract more money from passengers. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who chairs the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, blasted carriers at a hearing with American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier executives. “Airlines these days … Read more
Over the next month, there will be millions of travelers passing through airports around the nation. Unfortunately, the holidays are synonymous with travel disruptions, including delayed or canceled flights. But this year, before the 2024 holiday season kicked off, the Biden administration’s new rules, which require automatic cash refunds for canceled or significantly delayed flights, took effect. … Read more
Longest flight delay ever. Elon Musk may have promised to make commercial space travel an everyday event with SpaceX, but those with infinite memories will recall the idea being floated many moons ago — while one would-be carrier even handed out IOUs. Pan Am — the airline considered to be among the best of the world during … Read more
A passenger who was sitting next to a “man of stature” during a long flight took to social media to ask users what they would have done if they were uncomfortable. The user wrote, “I understand how uncomfortable he must have felt, but I also have relatively broad shoulders and was confined to half of … Read more
A summer jaunt to Europe used to be the norm for high school graduates, or affluent families enjoying a few weeks off. That timeworn tradition is in danger, industry experts warn, as crowds under the Eiffel Tower and the Colosseum become notably less American between May and August. And there’s one simple reason for the … Read more
She felt like they benefited from pretty privilege. A senior UK passenger claims she was discriminated against by Ryanair after having to pay a $100 bag-checking fee while younger, “attractive” passengers boarded without penalty. “I’m absolutely disgusted with Ryanair! I’ve just been held up for 20 minutes because they said my cabin bag was too … Read more
Witnesses to a shocking incident at a Thai airport say an Australian man became so unruly he needed to be restrained by multiple police officers. The shocking incident allegedly occurred at the popular holiday destination of Phuket on Sept. 22 when an Australian man was stopped from ordering more drinks at an airport bar. Footage … Read more
One of the most dreaded parts of air travel is the possibility of being bumped from your flight — and one airline tends to bump more than others. A study from travel site Upgraded Points revealed that Frontier Airlines is most likely to bump fliers, surpassing other major airlines by far, reported Travel + Leisure. … Read more
An Australian man has unleashed on Virgin Australia, after a tiny mark on his partner’s passport stopped them from boarding a flight to Bali. Sean Ferres, a Gold Coast-based DJ and music producer, along with his girlfriend Brooke, were headed to the popular island destination when she was stopped because of a “microscopic coffee stain” … Read more
To recline or not to recline? Seat-reclining etiquette on planes has long been the subject of debate, but an argument over reclining seats between three passengers on Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific escalated into xenophobic insults. A female passenger on a flight from Hong Kong to London on Sept. 17 shared her experience on Xiaohongshu, … Read more
Complimentary beverage? Negative, ghost rider. Be careful what you eat or drink on your next flight — passengers unfamiliar with the way their bodies handle certain foods and beverages could be in for a rough landing, a pro warns. First Officer Paul Janowicz, experienced Delta pilot, explained that for those trying to keep things at … Read more