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
Forget snakes on a plane — this flight came with its own haunted-house fog machine. One traveler was left spooked recently when her plane cabin filled with fog so dense it looked like a scene ripped from a slasher flick. TikTokker Giselle (@giselleinmotion) was flying from Bali’s Denpasar Airport to Melbourne, Australia, when the Jetstar … Read more
A major airline is enforcing new rules banning passengers from filming crew members on board. British Airways has updated its policies to include that filming, livestreaming or photographing any crew members or other workers without consent is considered “unacceptable behavior.” Taking part in this behavior could have serious consequences — including legal action or being … Read more
She missed her flight and was ready to fight. Pushing, kicking and shouting are the typical makings of a temper tantrum — those emotional outbursts oft-exhibited by teething tots. But an enraged adult women at Mexico City International Airport, in Mexico, recently threw a hissy fit of epic — and possibly criminal — proportions after arriving … Read more
A Delta Air Lines flight passenger was removed from a plane in Miami after refusing to end a phone call before takeoff, causing a delay and enraging other travelers. The incident happened Monday on a flight from Miami to Atlanta, the airline confirmed to Fox News Digital. Crew members repeatedly told the passenger to hang up while … Read more
They’re offering air travelers some suite relief. Peeing and pooping at 35,000 feet will soon come as a sweet luxury for Emirates flyers flush with cash. “I’m working on ensuite bathrooms in first class suites,” teased Tim Clark, president of the Dubai-based airline, while at the 2026 Capa Airline Leader Summit in Berlin Thursday, per The National. “I … Read more
Even if you consider yourself an avid traveler, odds are Barry Hoffner has you beat, as he’s one of the few people who have visited all but one country on Earth. An investment banker-turned-farmer and philanthropist, Hoffner was inspired to visit every corner of our beautiful, broken world after the sudden loss of his wife, … Read more
Rising jet fuel prices are emerging as a significant headwind for the global travel industry just months ahead of the World Cup, raising concerns about higher airfares, reduced international demand, and softer booking trends for short-term rentals in the 11 U.S. host cities and surrounding regions. Jet fuel prices have nearly doubled since the Iran war began, prompting … Read more
Seat upgrade. In an increasingly expensive, tiresome, and joyless travel environment, the chance to spend a long flight absorbed in a movie remains an enduring treat. Now, an entertainment company promises to take the in-seat viewing experience to new heights and immersive depths. Entertainment system company RAVE Aerospace and plane seating expert Safran Seats have … Read more
American Airlines is leaning into nostalgia as it marks its upcoming centennial, unveiling a new set of retro-inspired trading cards for passengers. Starting in early May, travelers will be able to collect the cards directly from pilots on select flights, with wider availability expected ahead of the summer travel season, the airline said in a press release. … Read more
It’s wrong on several levels. The rush to streamline the airplane interior hasn’t been smooth sailing. A Spanish designer’s idea for a viral double-decker airplane seat concept has received mixed reviews from the public with critics analogizing it to sitting in a “coffin.” Devised by post-graduate designer Alejandro Nuñez Vicente in 2020 when he was … Read more