This put the “air” in “rocking chair.” A passenger aboard an IndiGo flight across India said he nearly experienced a “mini heart attack” after his row of seats started swaying back and forth, as seen in an unsettling Instagram video taking off online. “The first time it happened, it was a terrifying feeling,” Daksh Sethi … Read more
It’s not her potty but she’ll cry if she wants to. A New York City mom-fluencer has been thoroughly chastised online after claiming that airplane bathrooms are unsuitable for children. “Can I start a petition to make more kid-friendly bathrooms on the plane?” Victoria Maria Yavny — who goes by @toriyav on the platform — … Read more
Travelers have recently reported encountering “gate lice” and “seat squatters,” but there’s another controversial plane trend sparking fiery discussions on social media. Flyers are calling out fellow passengers who play music or watch videos out loud not using earbuds. In the “r/unitedairlines” Reddit forum, one flyer titled a post “Anti-headphones,” asking, “Do we have a term for … Read more
They really are a flush above. A TikTokker recently went viral after demonstrating the true power that airplane toilets possess — showing how almost nothing in the sky-high lavatory is safe from its mighty siphon. Jocelyn Saribay, known online as @itsjoceelyns, tested out one of the powerful potties recently by placing a sheet of toilet … Read more
Once you get through airport security and TSA lines, the last thing you want on a long flight is to be disturbed by a bunch of noise. Especially if you’re hoping to sleep on a long flight, distressing interruptions — such as the humming of the engine, bathroom doors slamming and flight attendants chatting in … Read more
A passenger aboard a plane found herself in immense pain as her ears began to pop amid the flight’s descent. Shelby Heiskell, a Kentucky mom and content creator who posts under the username @babygriffin on TikTok, shared an arguably little-known hack from a flight attendant who knew how to help her find relief from the … Read more
The sight of this ruff rider gave a flight attendant paws — and her scowl is now breeding contempt online. Emotional support pets come in all shapes, sizes and species. But when a gigantic Great Dane accompanied its owner onto a small jet for a recent flight, one cabin crew member’s grimace made it clear that canine wouldn’t be … Read more
This is not what crewmembers mean when they say pull the slide in case of an emergency. A flight in Spain was evacuated after a panicky male passenger deployed the emergency slide while the plane was idling on the runway in stifling heat. “At the moment, it has been very difficult for all of us, … Read more
This is why keeping your phone on won’t fly. A pilot is going viral after answering a question that’s on every passenger’s mind — why do we need to toggle our smartphones to airplane mode before takeoff? He broke down why this precaution is so important in a video PSA with over 2 million views … Read more
On a normal day, most people likely follow a typical routine: eat a nutritious breakfast, have three meals per day, drink plenty of water, have a regular sleep schedule, etc. But when “airport rules” come into play, anything goes. People on TikTok are following so-called airport rules on a regular basis, eating pizza for breakfast, … Read more
Your go-to airplane outfit might be a safety hazard. A travel expert has warned passengers against wearing leggings on a flight, a simple choice often seen as the most comfortable option. Christine Negroni, an American travel writer, told The Sun that the popular attire is one of the most dangerous things a traveler could wear … Read more
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