This summer, your vacation could get shaken up by severe turbulence — but not at 35,000 feet. With jet fuel shortages changing how Americans travel, experts are warning that flight cancellations and other last-minute changes could become inevitable. “Travelers are set to face continued travel disruption, as rising tensions in the Middle East have resulted … Read more
This month, America’s largest budget carrier Spirit Airlines crashed into Chapter 11 bankruptcy, grounding its fleet for good after 34 years in the sky. The tens of thousands of price-sensitive passengers who flew the zero-frills, dirt cheap airline each day are now being forced to return to premium carriers like United, American, Delta and JetBlue … Read more
British Airways is speaking out after a recent technical issue at Heathrow Airport left thousands of passengers separated from their luggage and many travelers angry. The disruption occurred last Friday at Heathrow’s Terminal 5, British Airways’ main hub, after what airport officials described as a technical issue involving the baggage system. The outage prevented luggage from being … Read more
Has shrinkflation hit the friendly skies? A KLM passenger was left flabbergasted after being assigned a seat so tiny he says it should have never been available to flyers. The flyer, Mika H, who goes by @finnishmike on X, detailed his plight on the platform, claiming that it’s been months since the incident, but the … Read more
When you signed up for TSA Pre-Check, you were promised the dream of breezing through airport security, keeping your shoes on, and not having to sift through your strategically packed backpack to take out your laptop. But the selling point of ease holds little value when the security lines are hours long, and there aren’t … Read more
From one budget airline to another. After Spirit Airlines shut down, many budget travelers were left scrambling, leaving many passengers to look for last-minute alternatives and even leaving one airport with no commercial flights at all. Many airlines — and weirdly enough, Papa John’s — have been stepping in to help those stranded travelers. Frontier … Read more
Allegiant Air said Wednesday it has completed its purchase of Sun Country Airlines, finalizing a deal that combines two low-cost carriers at a turbulent time for the budget airline industry following the recent shutdown of rival Spirit Airlines. Las Vegas-based Allegiant said the transaction closed after receiving required regulatory and shareholder approvals. When the deal … Read more
Passenger satisfaction is soaring — for now. Air travel hasn’t been easy as of late, with all kinds of hassles such as TSA troubles, long lines, flight delays and cancellations, and rising ticket prices and baggage fees due to rising jet fuel costs. Even with all the trouble, overall satisfaction with airlines in North America … Read more
After Spirit Airlines shuttered, some small towns were hit particularly hard — leaving at least one airport with an empty flight schedule. The budget airline ceased operations after 34 years on May 2, 2026, and while many travelers were left scrambling to get new flights, one small airport has been left with no commercial service … Read more
Checking a bag has gotten more expensive across the board, as airlines are increasing their fees due to rising fuel costs amid the war with Iran. In recent months, American, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United have all announced price hikes of about $10 more per bag, with most checked luggage fees for domestic flights … Read more
Beauty influencer James Charles was torched online after calling a recently canned Spirit Airlines worker a “lazy piece of s–t” in a maniacal, expletive-fueled tirade over a donation request. The 26-year-old internet personality unleashed an explosive rant in a now-deleted TikTok after receiving a message with a GoFundMe link and a desperate plea for support … Read more
There may be a happy ending after all. In the wake of Spirit Airlines ceasing operations after more than three decades, many loyal customers are scrambling to find a new airline. But what many may not know is that you can put your now-unusable Spirit membership status to good use. A number of airlines — … Read more
Spirit Airlines passengers were feeling anything but lifted following the company’s abrupt shutdown on Saturday. But thanks to Papa John’s, grounded passengers have a reason to stay home… and order in. The now-defunct airline’s loyalty members are being offered a consolation tasty prize: free pizza. On Friday, Papa John’s announced a new promotion, “Skies to … Read more
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
It’s the end of an inexpensive travel era. Money-savvy travelers are mourning Spirit Airlines, the once-beloved budget carrier, which permanently shut down on Saturday after undergoing severe financial distress and failing to obtain a $500 million bailout from the administration. After the company’s officials announced yesterday that they were closing operations of the nation’s eighth-largest airline … 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
Does its Spirit live on for stranded travelers? Spirit Airlines shutdown has resulted in the cancellation of dozens of the budget carrier’s flights in New York and New Jersey, leaving oodles of flyers high and dry. The discount carrier scrapped 34 flights for Saturday to and from Newark Liberty International Airport and 18 at LaGuardia, … Read more
Spirit Airlines is preparing to shutter operations, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal, and customer are sure to be wondering what this means for their future travel plans. The budget carrier has struggled to get back on its feet after its second bankruptcy in less than a year — and now it has the … Read more