One airline is eating up the airplane food competition. A new study by Canstar Travel Insurance analyzed over 125,000 passenger reviews from sites like Airlinemeals.net and Skytrax to rank the top 100 airlines for in-flight dining. AEGEAN Air, with a fleet of just 83 aircraft, beat out major carriers as the overall winner for best … Read more
It’s B.Y.O. snacks for thousands of Delta passengers. Starting May 19, Delta Air Lines will no longer offer food and beverage service on 450 daily flights. The removal of in-flight meals, snacks or drinks will apply to shorter flights, 349 miles or less, though those flying in first-class will still get the full service. Delta … Read more
They’re keeping the spirit alive. Spirit Airlines permanently shut down on Saturday after 34 years after a surge in fuel prices that impacted restructuring efforts, resulting in the cancellations of hundreds of flights and leaving customers wondering what this means for their future travel plans. However, a group of common folk on social media are … Read more
A Spirit Airlines pilot received a hero’s send-off with the help of a rival airline — and his first officer son — as his retirement flight was abruptly cut amid the carrier’s sudden shutdown. Capt. Jon Jackson was scheduled to fly one last time for Spirit into Baltimore-Washington International on Saturday when the ultra-low-cost airline … Read more
A major airline is enforcing new rules banning passengers from filming crew members on board. British Airways has updated its policies to include that filming, livestreaming or photographing any crew members or other workers without consent is considered “unacceptable behavior.” Taking part in this behavior could have serious consequences — including legal action or being … Read more
They’re offering air travelers some suite relief. Peeing and pooping at 35,000 feet will soon come as a sweet luxury for Emirates flyers flush with cash. “I’m working on ensuite bathrooms in first class suites,” teased Tim Clark, president of the Dubai-based airline, while at the 2026 Capa Airline Leader Summit in Berlin Thursday, per The National. “I … Read more
Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed that day. Every overpacker knows how stressful the moment can be when your luggage is being weighed while checking in for a flight. While some airline angels will sometimes let a few extra pounds fly without charging an overweight fee, one unlucky flyer traveling to … Read more
He’s bin up to no good. No plane ticket, no problem. An enterprising Ryanair passenger shocked fellow flyers by stowing himself in the overhead bin during a flight from Malta to Naples, Italy. Footage of the bozo’s self-storage challenge is currently taking off, with the stowaway joking that he did it to avoid paying for … Read more
Takeoff and stranding. Over 80 passengers were stranded in France after a Ryanair flight departed without them, with footage showing dozens rushing the runway in a futile attempt to stop it. The marooned passengers had reportedly been slated to take flight FR2640 from Marseille, France to Marrakesh, Morocco on Saturday, April 18, local media reported. … Read more
A low-cost Mexican airline that flies tourists to popular resort cities like Cancun has abruptly suspended flights and left travelers stranded in the country. Beginning April 11, Grupo Aéreo Monterrey also known as Magnicharters suspended all flights for two weeks citing “logistical problems.” The company calls itself “the tourist airline of Mexico.” A Magni Boeing … Read more
Air Canada will suspend service to New York’s JFK International airport over the summer as the war in Iran creates jet fuel shortages that have sent prices soaring. Canada’s flag carrier said Friday that service from Toronto and Montreal to JFK will cease June 1 and resume Oct. 25. Service to the New York metropolitan … Read more
They weren’t having an Easy time taking off. EasyJet crewmembers raised eyebrows after requesting that five passengers disembark a flight because the aircraft was too heavy to take off. Five passengers got off an EasyJet flight after crew members announced that the plane was too heavy to take off. AFP via Getty Images The incident … Read more
Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers. Air New Zealand will soon offer a solution that involves climbing into a triple-tier bunk bed wearing special socks. The airline will soon open bookings for four-hour stints in the Skynest sleep pods and says they will be the first … Read more
Surging fuel prices could lead to the end of Spirit Airlines. The South Florida-based airline could liquidate as early as this week, according to people familiar with the situation who spoke to Bloomberg anonymously. The budget carrier has struggled to get back on its feet after its second bankruptcy in less than a year — … Read more
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