The flyer wasn’t having it. Whether or not you’re a parent, it’s fair to admit that one of the worst things to deal with on a flight is a misbehaved, unruly tot. Oftentimes, it’s a situation out of the defeated parents’ control — but sometimes, the unbothered mother or father could be to blame if … Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will pay you six figures and include federal benefits under one condition: you must retire at 56 years old. The FAA is facing a staffing crisis trying to fill the position of an air traffic controller at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, as there is a nationwide shortage of controllers. Despite the … Read more
It’s predicted to be another summer of travel chaos. But thankfully, Delta Airlines, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), recently launched a website called Delta Pilots Care, where they will warn passengers of potential delays and cancellations amid summer travel. “We have been working on our days off in record numbers to help you … Read more
First class is so basic now. This week, Delta Airlines made what it’s calling an “industry-standard” change by making premium seating more affordable. It’s about time. The airline rolled out its “Basic fares” for first class and business class — which is basically like an economy seat with a few extra perks that typically only … Read more
‘Tis the season for travel, but here’s some insightful information for jet-setting contact wearers. When packing for a summer trip, you may be tempted to leave your eyeglasses at home and just wear contact lenses on the plane. Before you whip out your boarding pass, though, you may want to reconsider swapping for your specs … Read more
Make them an offer they can’t refuse. Nothing is worse than finally making it to your gate, waiting to board a plane, only to find out the flight is overbooked and the airline is looking for takers to give up seats. As much of a pain as that scenario is, a thousand-dollar prize might change … Read more
New Yorkers can expect flight cancellations and delays on America’s 250th birthday. As food, fireworks and festivities kick off in celebration of Independence Day 2026, frequent flyers in and around the Big Apple are likely to face nixed or postponed takeoffs as Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) have … Read more
She’s stretching the boundaries of airplane etiquette. A fitness influencer is getting flamed for doing yoga during her flight in the aisle while other passengers attempted to sit quietly and ignore her. Rosa.Adventures posted clips of her doing stretches, headstands, squats and front walkovers mid-flight, captioning it, “Whether I’m on land or 35,000 feet in … Read more
That’ll teach her. One mom’s tough decision to leave her daughter behind, who forgot her passport, has sparked a massive online debate. In an essay for Business Insider, Cheryl Maguire explained how she and her 21-year-old daughter had a “nostalgic” trip to Turks and Caicos on their calendar, with plans to recreate photos from past … Read more
While some jet-setters prefer flying by the seat of their pants, others plan to cruise the clouds in comfort. Luckily for globetrotters inclined toward coziness, the airlines with the world’s most spacious economy seats of 2026 have just been revealed, crowning New York’s JetBlue as the only US-based carrier as a runner-up in the roominess ranking. Still, … Read more
Look the other way. While most plane passengers usually get pissed off at snoring seatmates and crying babies, on one particular flight, flyers had a totally different bone to pick, having to do with a little pooch. In a short clip shared on X (formerly Twitter), a small dog is comfortably sitting on its owner’s … Read more
Traveling at the speed of sound may actually be on the horizon. NASA’s supersonic aircraft, dubbed “son of Concorde” after its predecessor, successfully broke the sound barrier for the first time. The experimental X-59 aircraft completed an 81-minute test flight on Friday, 5 June, reaching a speed of nearly 713mph while flying at an altitude … Read more
These Knicks fans are flying high — very, very high. As the New York Knicks secured the Game 4 comeback win in the NBA Finals on OG Anunoby’s miraculous put-back shot with 1.2 seconds, you may have heard distant screams from 30,000 feet. After Wednesday’s history-making victory over the San Antonio Spurs, a viral video … Read more
For many in-flight passengers, the biggest offense is kicking the seat in front of you or hogging the armrest. But for one unruly Delta passenger, who allegedly skipped during beverage service, the reaction was far more outrageous, prompting a diversion and landing him with a felony charge. Cody James Maluck, 32, was indicted by a … Read more
The city’s World Cup runneth over with conmen. Gothamites and guests alike are in danger of falling prey to fraudsters posing as taxi and ride-share drivers stationed at NYC-area airports as millions fly into the city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, officials warn. Airport hustling scammers, men and women offering illegal transportation services to unwitting travelers, … Read more
Traveling by airplane can be a bizarre social melting pot. Now, the UK is attempting to put the lid on unruly passengers unleashing havoc in flight with a proposed travel blacklist. Under a new government proposal, abusive air passengers could be placed on a national travel ban and prevented from flying with any airline in … Read more
Flight attendants are begging passengers to keep their hands to themselves at 35,000 feet. Cabin crew members say travelers are constantly poking, pinching, tapping and grabbing them mid-flight — and many say the behavior has gotten so out of hand that some attendants now wear “no touching” patches and pins while working the aisle. “It’s … Read more
Southwest flyers may finally be getting some breathing room. One TikTokker is going viral as she believes the airline is quietly walking back part of its controversial “customer of size” policy after furious backlash from travelers who slammed the carrier for making them shell out extra cash just to fly comfortably. Emily, who posts under … Read more
She said what she said. One NYC mom is being praised for why she won’t fly her kids first class or even business class, despite being able to afford to. In a recent viral video posted by content creator Lia Higgins, the “recovering lawyer turned mom, writer, creator” pointed out how it’s “no surprise” that … Read more
This month, America’s largest budget carrier Spirit Airlines crashed into Chapter 11 bankruptcy, grounding its fleet for good after 34 years in the sky. The tens of thousands of price-sensitive passengers who flew the zero-frills, dirt cheap airline each day are now being forced to return to premium carriers like United, American, Delta and JetBlue … Read more