A Ryanair flight descended into chaos after an altercation broke out between passengers, reportedly sparked by tensions over a crying baby. The drama unfolded on Monday aboard the budget airline service from London Stansted to Lisbon. Witnesses said the sound of the infant crying earlier in the journey appeared to cause tempers to fray among some travelers. While the crying … Read more
This sky-high charge was hardly fare. A traveling mom says American Airlines bilked her out of more than $3000 following a ticketing error — and initially refused to refund her the money. The peeved passenger, known only as Katie, took to TikTok to tell the ticketing tale, publicly pleading for the carrier to make the … Read more
What an airhead. Peter “Kobe” Nguyen, the American Airlines passenger who got into a viral altercation with a flight attendant who caught him vaping in-flight, has reportedly doubled down on his position. “Something happened to me that I never imagined I’d have to go through — especially on a commercial airline,” the self-proclaimed “celebrity pickleball … Read more
Delta Air Lines said Friday it will not use artificial intelligence to set personalized ticket prices for passengers after facing sharp criticism from lawmakers. Last week, Democratic Senators Ruben Gallego, Mark Warner and Richard Blumenthal said they believed the Atlanta-based airline would use AI to set individual prices, which would “likely mean fare price increases up to each … Read more
They told her to check the bag — she checked them instead. A fierce flyer is going viral for muscling her suitcase into a carry-on sizer at a European airport — leaving airline staff stunned when the bag actually fit. The now-legendary shove came courtesy of TikTok user Arina (@summermken_official), who posted a video of … Read more
Airlines are making international travel easier for some passengers. The airline partnered with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to pilot a new program that allows some international travelers to skip the usual TSA and customs re-screenings. The first-of-its-kind program, known as One Stop Security (OSS), will allow passengers to go directly to their connecting flight … Read more
French authorities are trying to establish whether a group of young French citizens was removed from a plane bound for Paris from Spain this week because they are Jewish. The airline, Vueling, has denied the claims. Several dozen French passengers on Wednesday were kicked off a flight leaving the Spanish city of Valencia for Paris, for what … Read more
Whether you’re a frequent flyer or tentative traveler, no one wants to be on a dirty plane. From tissues left in the seat-back pocket, gross complimentary blankets, crumbs on the tray table and germ-ridden windows, there’s plenty to be wary of when boarding a plane. But a handful of airlines really prioritize the cleanliness of … Read more
Southwest Airlines has announced a major change coming to its current seating system. The Texas-based airline previously had a “pick any seat” policy, allowing customers to purchase tickets in different boarding groups by selecting where they wanted to sit upon boarding the plane. On July 29, Southwest will be assigning seats to customers booking flights beginning … Read more
Airplane etiquette is going down the potty — but there’s one particularly stinky behavior that airlines are hesitant to call out. A veteran flight attendant claims that carriers are declining to educate unfamiliar passengers on how to use Western-style toilets — over concerns they’ll take offense. The confounding concession to cultural sensitivity means things can get pretty … Read more
These airports are definitely not ready for takeoff. Travelers are faced with a spike in flight cancellations this summer, compared to last year — and NYC’s already unpopular airports are some of the worst offenders, new data showed. Flight tracker FlightAware crunched the numbers — and found that the cancellation rate is up about 29%, CBS News … Read more
A tiny traveler caused major turbulence. Osaac Summer, an American Airlines flyer, responded to a viral video that showed him scolding a family who let their kid take his $300 seat without asking him. “Stay in your lane and in your seat,” Summer told the family in a clip posted on TikTok July 6. The … Read more
These airport lounges are taking off. Airport lounges are a great place to spend a layover or hang out if you have time to kill before a flight. While they’re mostly known for comfort, some lounges now offer top-tier dining experiences that have foodies flying high. Experts at Dollar Flight Club have revealed several airport … Read more
This is how flight attendants get cleared for takeoff for the longest flight in the world. The longest nonstop flight in the world carries passengers from New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN), taking 18 hours and 45 minutes. The longest nonstop flight in the world carries … Read more
Avoiding this common booking practice can make your air travel process less turbulent. It’s routine for airlines to overbook flights based on historical no-show data, which can ultimately result in some passengers being bumped from the flight. Bumping, or denied boarding, happens when there are more passengers than available seats on the plane. If no … Read more
The lawsuit was for “shellfish” reasons. Singapore Airlines is being sued by a New York doctor, who claims she suffered a “violent” allergic reaction to shrimp she was served on a flight from Germany to her hometown — despite warning staffers that she had a shellfish allergy. The severity of her condition reportedly prompted the … Read more
They’re flying high. Travel blog The Points Guy (TPG) has named the best airlines in the US for 2025 — with Delta Airlines taking the crown for the seventh year in a row. The top-tier carrier was also named the most reliable on-time airline in America. The rankings were devised to “help consumers navigate the … Read more
A common hack to save money on Ryanair backfired on a couple. Scott McCormick and his girlfriend, Helena Boshwick, both 33, were set to fly from Birmingham Airport in the UK to Palma de Mallorca, Spain. In an attempt to save money, the couple decided not to pay to reserve seats on the flight. “Me … Read more
They’ve reached the rarified air. International air transport ranker Skytrax has named the best airlines in the world for 2025 — with the jet-setting Qatar Airways taking the crown once again while US carriers struggled to achieve liftoff. Often dubbed the Oscars Of the Aviation Industry, the 2025 World Airline Awards went down June 17 … Read more
After the devastating Air India flight went down on June 12 in Ahmedabad — with just one believed survivor — airline safety is under the microscope, once again. Aviation watchdog AirlineRatings.com has released its annual 2025 list of the safest (and sketchiest) airlines — which consists of the best full-service and budget carriers based on … Read more