Jim Abrahams, the writer-director who helped create comedy classics such as “Airplane!,” the “Naked Gun” movies, and the TV series “Police Squad!” has died. He was 80. Abrahams passed away of natural causes on Tuesday at his home in Santa Monica, Calif., his son Joseph Abrahams told the Hollywood Reporter. Together with his boyhood friends … Read more
They didn’t protect the border. A Delta Airlines passenger was understandably nervous after the frame encircling their window toppled off during a rocky landing, as detailed in a Reddit post taking off online. “Whelp, it’s not often that things other than wi-fi break on my flights, but this is a first,” read the caption to … Read more
This flight ended up looking like a jazzercise class in the sky. A Mexican ex-soap opera star and fitness influencer was ripped online after performing a full “body pump” workout during a long-haul flight. And naturally, fellow passengers didn’t take kindly to her air-obics routine. Barbara de Regil, who regularly shares her workout routines with … Read more
Circle, circle. Dot, dot. Do you have your cootie shots? The make-believe immunization may be worth getting before hitting the friendly skies for the holidays, as a plane pro is revealing the grossest, most germ-ridden areas in almost any aircraft. “The filthiest parts of an airplane, in my opinion, as a five-year flight attendant,” Cher, … Read more
Call it mane-spreading. Having a space-invading neighbor seems part and parcel in the friendly skies nowadays. This time, a female passenger ruined her fellow flyer’s inflight entertainment sesh by obscuring his screen with her hair, as detailed in a Reddit post taking off online. “I think people just don’t like inconsiderate people on flights who don’t respect … Read more
It was an unfor-tuna-te incident. A female flyer experienced the ultimate inflight faux pas after witnessing her seatmate brazenly devour a can of tuna in the air. She detailed the flying fish incident in a TikTok video with over 1.2 million views. “Canned tuna on the plane gotta be up there in terms of crimes … Read more
It’s the “plop” no one wants to hear while on the pot. Using an airplane lavatory is risky enough, owing to the germs, tight space and lack of ventilation. But there’s nearly no greater gamble than squatting over the seat while your precious phone is in your pocket, and hoping it doesn’t meet a watery … Read more
A family travel blogger has revealed her secret to getting an entire row on a flight, but solo flyers appear to be opposed. Jess Darrington, the Idaho-based creator of Where is Briggs?, which specializes in travel tips for parents with kids under 4, shared a now-viral seating hack on TikTok that has attracted more than … Read more
If you’re not planning on “raw dogging” your next flight, you might choose to take a nap to pass the time. People who snooze on planes often opt for a window seat so they can rest their head — but a flight attendant is warning against it. A flight attendant named Tommy, who goes by … Read more
They put her under out-house arrest. Two female airline passengers have sparked an online debate after they locked a stranger’s crying child in the bathroom to “educate her,” as seen in a video blowing up online. The incident transpired on August 24 on a Juneyao Airlines flight from Guiyang to Shanghai, China, CNN reported. The … Read more
This couple caused a stink. As if there weren’t enough reasons to bring sanitary wipes on a plane: Two parents have been slammed after they were spotted changing their baby’s dirty diaper at their seats on board a Delta flight. A peeved passenger detailed the odiferous incident in a Reddit post blowing up online. “The … Read more
Fight or flight? A cobra and a mongoose treated an airplane runway like a boxing ring, viciously attacking one another and causing havoc in India. The airplane’s takeoff was delayed after the pilot spotted the creatures scrapping on the tarmac in Patna, Bihar, as seen in a viral video. The interspecies grudge match reportedly transpired … Read more
That’s not the way to make the dough rise. A baking influencer has been ripped as “inconsiderate” after making bread for her sister while aboard a long-haul flight. “Do you want to see the final results?” Maria Baradell teased in a clip of the sky-high cooking hack that’s blowing up on Instagram. The content creator, … Read more
He definitely made it into the mile cry club. An American tourist has been deported from Colombia after kicking and punching an airplane because he missed his flight. The wild video was initially shared to the X account @RedMasNoticias, but was reposted to Instagram, where it’s currently going viral. “This man had an aggressive demeanor … Read more
This mommy hack was a swing and a miss. Absolutely no one likes a crying baby on an airplane. So, to soothe her nine-month-old during a 4,000-mile flight from Brazil to Miami, Florida, a beauty influencer built the babe a handmade hammock, tying a blanket between a few empty seats. Figueira claims her baby was in the handmade … Read more
These opinions on airline etiquette are really taking off. As stories of passenger meltdowns and in-flight fights continue to soar, a recent study from research and analytics group YouGov revealed the behaviors American travelers agree are acceptable — and which are not. As stories of passenger meltdowns and in-flight fights continue to soar, a study … Read more
This incident may redefine “air fryer.” Passengers struggled to breathe and suffered from panic attacks after their sweltering “sauna” plane was held for two hours before getting canceled entirely. The Boeing 777 mishap occurred July 25 after the air conditioning system malfunctioned on Thai Airways flight TG 917 which was slated to fly from London … Read more
These are the literal hot seats. While the best airline seats may seem obvious, seating preference often depends on the passenger. As a service to flyers, travel site Upgrade Points surveyed US travelers to see which seats they prefer overall. “From window seats to exit rows, our airplane seat survey has revealed the preferences and … Read more
It’s ding-guistics. Airplane passengers were blown away after learning that those ubiquitous “dings” on an airplane are actually a code crew members use to communicate with each other, among other things. A video detailing this “plane English” currently boasts nearly two million views on TikTok. “It turns out these [dings] are like a secret language … Read more
Ready for a trip? Buckle up, because buzzy airline safety videos are taking off. British Airways recently intrigued travelers — especially “Bridgerton” fan flyers — with their new safety video, styled as a comic period drama. “Is it a winged creature of the air or, perchance, a celestial contrivance navigating the skies?” a 19th-century aristocrat … Read more