American Airlines pilots have approved a new contract that will raise their pay about 41% over four years, their union said Monday. The Allied Pilots Association said that 73% of pilots who took part voted in favor of the four-year contract, which it valued at $9.6 billion. “This contract is a big first step toward … Read more
Make sure these tips don’t fly under the radar. A New York-based flight attendant has revealed the five things she would never do before or on a flight, including scuba diving prior to takeoff or booking tickets through a third-party site. “When I’m flying anywhere international or anywhere that’s far, I’m not gonna use their … Read more
This very good girl deserves an A in pet-iquette. Airline passengers were shocked by the sight of an almost horse-sized Great Dane taking up her own row on a recent flight — but the colossal canine received high marks from her fellow flyers for being better behaved than some adults. Traveler Gabriel Bogner, 27, was … Read more
Experts say if you’re looking to travel for the 2023 holiday season, it’s best to start monitoring flight prices now. But that doesn’t mean you should necessarily book anything just yet. Airline prices for travel over the Christmas holiday are already tracking as high as last year, according to recent data from travel app Hopper. Prices … Read more
It’s in-flight entertainment nobody asked for. Passengers on a Ryanair flight from Dublin to Lourdes, France, became disgruntled when a man used the intercom system to lead a singalong of “Hold Me Now” by Irish musician Johnny Logan. Although some passengers didn’t mind the impromptu performance — a few even joined in and laughed along … Read more
Airlines are cracking down on a travel hack that can save customers money, while carrying ‘substantial’ risk for those who try it. Earlier this month, a North Carolina teen who booked on a flight from Florida to New York learned the consequences of hidden-city booking, or “skiplagging,” when American Airlines agents caught him apparently planning to disembark … Read more
This fall marks the 20th anniversary since the final flight of Concorde, the world’s first supersonic commercial airliner. Traveling at twice the speed of sound — around 1,350 mph — Concorde could take passengers from New York to London in under three hours. But the enormous costs of maintaining the plane — along with a … Read more
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has acknowledged that the carrier’s pilots are shunning promotion to the captain’s chair, hurting its flight capacity in the fourth quarter, confirming what Reuters reported earlier this week. Multiple pilots at United told Reuters that senior first officers have been avoiding promotion to captain as they do not want the unpredictable schedule that … Read more
Like traveling light? Well, one international airline has launched a clothes-sharing trial it hopes will lessen luggage, help the environment and create an all-round easier traveling experience. The “Any Wear, Anywhere” trial is currently underway for travelers to Japan, run by Japan Airlines and partnering company Sumitomo Corporation. It offers the opportunity for foreign tourists … Read more
A woman aboard an American Airlines flight caused quite the scene when she was caught on camera freaking out and heading for the exit over an apparent passenger she said was “not real.” The bizarre, expletive-laden meltdown that went viral Monday reportedly occurred as the flight was preparing to depart Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. “I’m … Read more
Social media thinks this proposal stinks. Virtual wise guys are pooh-poohing footage of a sky-high engagement, which sees an airline passenger surprise his girlfriend by popping the question as soon as she steps out of the plane’s bathroom during a flight to Cancun, Mexico. The guy made his tenderhearted request with the help of his … Read more
After a woman went viral for sharing that she was forced to step on a baggage scale before boarding her flight, Air New Zealand announced that they will begin weighing passengers before some international flights. The airline announced Monday that it will be asking more than 10,000 passengers to take part in a weight survey … Read more
The overhead storage is not your coat closet. That’s the message from one travel influencer couple, Matt and Hillary, whose TikTok account @hillnpoo has 42,000 followers. They posted a video saying airline passengers should not put their clothing or jackets in the overhead luggage compartment — and it led to a high-flying debate. In the … Read more
Airline passengers feeling the pinch of sky-high fares are increasingly resorting to an old trick to save some money by booking flights with a layover to their intended city and ditching the second leg of the trip. Although not a new concept, “skiplagging” — also known as “hidden-city” or “throwaway” ticketing — has been gaining … Read more
Love is in the air. Two Spirit Airlines flight attendants revealed Friday how a five-minute conversation resulted in a lifetime of happiness. Hunter Smith-Lihas said that he was at his gate agent job in the Pittsburgh International Airport when his coworker asked him to deliver some paperwork to a Florida-bound pilot, reports CNN Travel. According … Read more
Whether it’s by plane, train, or automobile, a staggering 42 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles over Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start to the summer travel season, according to the American Automobile Association. AAA expects 2.7 million more people to get out of dodge for the upcoming holiday weekend than … Read more
A traveler has shared the mortifying moment that a fellow passenger was forced to step on a baggage scale before takeoff after confusion over her weight. A clip detailing the humiliating measure was originally posted in March, but has amassed 1.6 million views on TikTok as viewers speculate whether the airline was discriminating against plus-size … Read more
She’s not motivated by this vegan meal. A motivational speaker has furiously slammed KLM Dutch Airlines for her lackluster vegan meal during her six-hour flight from Accra, Ghana to London, claiming she only received fruit and nuts for the entire 4,500-mile-long journey. Juanita Headley called the meal a “joke,” saying she was only given pineapple … Read more
A New Jersey woman who intended to visit Florida claims that a gate change caused her to go to Jamaica instead of Jacksonville. Gloucester County resident Beverly Ellis-Hebard told WPVI that she regularly flies from Philadelphia to her second home in Jacksonville. She arrived at a gate for her November 6 flight that read “PHL to JAX”. “I fly … Read more
Strip — or standby. Two women about to board an American Airlines flight were left outraged after they were allegedly forced to change their clothes in public at the gate. The women were leaving Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, one of the female passengers tweeted Monday as reported by the Independent. “Omfg an @AmericanAir … Read more