A Spanish budget airline named Volotea is sparking flight passengers’ anger after reportedly asking them to pay extra charges for fuel after their tickets have already been purchased. At first glance, the added charge — which will be $8 to $11 per passenger, per the “Simple Flying” aviation blog — does not sound high. But travelers are … Read more
Your checked bag may cost you, but your wine will fly for free. Southwest Airlines is launching a new “Sip and Ship” program that will allow flyers to check one case of wine for free. The new checking policy starts April 24 and will apply to customers traveling from wine country. “Southwest’s new Sip and … Read more
Delta Air Lines is the latest airline to increase their checked bag fees. Passengers on domestic flights and select short-haul international routes will now pay $45 for their first checked bag and $55 for the second — a $10 increase. The cost of checking a third bad will increase from $150 to $200. The price … Read more
Budget airline AirAsia X is hiking airfare and cutting flights in response to jet fuel shortages amid the war in the Middle East. The Malaysian carrier raised prices by as much as 40% and fuel surcharges by 20%, Bloomberg reported. Group Chief Executive Officer Bo Lingam said in a media briefing on Monday that the … Read more
With flight prices soaring due to jet fuel shortages amid the conflict in the Middle East, one major airline is going the opposite route. Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways announced it will be cutting fares on long-haul flights up to 50%. The ongoing war has had a negative impact on demand for travel, and the airline … 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
Manspreader, or manchild? Some might say they’re one and the same — like this female airline passenger who posted a picture of herself squished in the middle seat between two gents who did not keep their legs to their assigned areas. Posted on Threads under the username @nadiahhollidayrealtor, the woman, Nadia Holliday, shared the maddening … Read more
This brought new meaning to “air guitar.” A careless baggage handler at LAX is facing the music online after he was caught hurling expensive guitars onto the tarmac, as seen in a TikTok video with 4 million views. “The whole situation felt wrong,” Nick Ruiz, 21, who filmed the appalling incident on his Smartphone, told Jam … Read more
A major airline is canceling flights due to soaring fuel prices. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) said it will be canceling 1,000 flights in April due to the rising oil and jet fuel prices amid the conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. “We are canceling a couple of hundred flights … Read more
More like Bling-apore Airlines. A travel influencer named Antoine redefined “high roller” after forking over $14,000 to fly in one of Singapore Airlines’ first class suites, complete with a luxury bed, extensive storage and top-flight dining options. The high-roller detailed this alleged “pinnacle of first-class aviation” in a video with 10 million views on YouTube. … Read more
When they say “sit back and relax,” this airline means it. As the travel industry seemingly trends away from space and comfort, one airline is providing passengers — even those flying economy — with a luxurious perk. Savvy sleepyheads know that Lufthansa offers a Sleeper’s Row, allowing passengers to book an entire row in economy … Read more
Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday… Over 30 travelers were left behind in the UK after their Jet2 flight to Spain took off without them. Airline reps told The Post that “a full investigation into the matter is urgently taking place with the airport.” The plane, flight LS879, had reportedly been slated to fly from Manchester … Read more
WestJet Airlines said on Friday it will scrap non-reclinable economy seating on certain Boeing 737 jets, following a slew of complaints and videos on social media showing travelers’ knees pressed up against the seats ahead of them. The Canadian carrier said in a statement it will return to its prior standard economy seat configuration after reviewing … Read more
It was the hero we don’t deserve. An Irish airplane passenger has sworn off flying Aer Lingus after being served the “world’s worst sandwich,” which was almost devoid of filling and scarcely bigger than his thumb. “It lacked the basic quality of what it is to be a sandwich,” Oisín Breen, 40, who works as … Read more
American Airlines is making it easier for passengers to make their connecting flights. The carrier is in the process of enhancing its flight hold capacities designed to help flyers rushing for a connection, without disrupting departure schedules. The airline’s system can reportedly briefly delay some takeoffs so passengers arriving late from a delayed connection can … Read more
He was royally “fleeced.” A pair of UK passengers were left over $5,000 poorer after malicious scammers canceled their British Airways flight out of spite when they refused to bite on their scheme. “If it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone,” Geoff Spink, 63, told the Independent about the unfortunate case of … Read more
On a wing and a tear. A Ryanair passenger is ripping the budget carrier after allegedly discovering that their checked bag and the $2,000 worth of belongings inside had allegedly been completely “shredded” — leaving it looking like it had been “mauled by a tiger.” They aired their grievance in a Reddit post in an … Read more
Their excuse didn’t fly with the airline. Tensions are boiling after three senior Brussels Airlines employees were sacked because they refused to go on duty over bed bug concerns. The issue occurred on Oct. 16 after cleaners noticed signs of the parasites aboard an A330-300, which was slated to fly from Brussels, Belgium, to Accra, … Read more
We’re airing their dirty laundry. Thousands of passengers have been affected after Finnair canceled several October flights because its seats weren’t properly cleaned. “We have temporarily suspended operations on a portion of our A320 fleet (8 A321 aircraft),” a spokesperson the Finland-based carrier announced in a statement, the Independent reported. The issue reportedly occurred because … Read more
To sit back and relax is a privilege on this airline. Budget Canadian airline WestJet has announced that customers will no longer be able to recline seats on their aircraft — unless they pay extra. The airline said they are reconfiguring its Boeing 737-8 MAX and 737-800 aircraft to offer a “modern cabin experience” with … Read more