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
This one’s totally trash. A traveler who discovered a ridiculously simple way to avoid touching the waste receptacle in the lavatory on a long-haul flight has gone viral after sharing the good news with his followers. “I was sitting there on my flight back from Thailand, and I saw this little foot lever, and I was … Read more
An Oregon family was devastated after their dog died of overheating on an Alaska Airlines flight waiting to depart Oahu, Hawaii. “Hawaii is not dog friendly,” Angie Engelgau told KGW8 while reflecting on the tragedy. The freak accident occurred Sunday while she was waiting to fly home from Honolulu to Oregon with her husband Gary, their … Read more
Your seatbelt may be secure, but is your internet access? While connecting to free WiFi 30,000 feet in the air seems safe and easy — especially since everyone is doing it — travelers should be thinking about how secure their connection really is and start taking VPNs and other security risks into consideration. The Australian … Read more
It’s the $1,500 question. A passenger who declined the offer to give up her seat on an oversold flight for $1,500 in cold, hard cash has gone viral on TikTok as shocked viewers question her judgment for giving up such a good deal. “I hate [that] my [annual] leave ends today, cuz I wanted to … Read more
She needed to check her flight privilege. As if seat swap requests weren’t annoying enough, now it appears that pushy passengers are snatching up airplane seats without permission. An appalled passenger recounted having their seat occupied by an entitled woman, who then told them they could sit somewhere else, per a post making the rounds … Read more
The fail of the tape. The recent rash of airline mishaps has passengers noticeably on edge — but are these fears justified? One Delta Airlines flyer freaked out after seeing that her airplane window was seemingly taped together, only for a flight attendant to accuse her of blowing things out of proportion. The passenger, named … Read more
She’s sending passengers’ blood pressure soaring. A lifestyle content creator who seemingly hogged an airplane bathroom to perform her multi-step skin care routine has been branded as “inconsiderate” and “rude” for making other passengers supposedly wait for close to 15 minutes. “I told the woman in the queue I would be 2 minutes,” Kate Elisabeth, … Read more
Hopefully, she wasn’t seeing “not real” things while in the cockpit. The “crazy plane lady” who made headlines for melting down about a “not real” passenger last year is blowing up yet again for flying a plane, as seen in an X video with 1.6 million views. “Went from freaking out on a plane to … Read more
The state of airplane etiquette in the US is distressing. With egregious airplane behavior in the US hitting a fever pitch, many may wonder which regions have the worst offenders. Fortunately, travel experts have named the states with the best and worst airplane etiquette in the country. “As many Americans gear up for their summer … Read more
There are plenty of secrets and hacks when it comes to air travel, but one that’s lesser known is aircraft trading cards. While some travel enthusiasts have been collecting them for years, others are just now finding out about trading cards from social media posts that have gone viral. One video from November that has … Read more
Another day, another nightmare at 30,000 feet. This time, a passenger who swapped seats with a fellow flyer’s kid was horrified after getting subjected to said traveler’s bare feet for half the flight. They detailed the pedi crime in a post currently taking flight on Reddit. “The dad does this all flight,” the unnamed Redditor … Read more