Common courtesy isn’t always plane and simple — especially at 30,000 feet. A New York City tourist is receiving death threats after asking a fellow airline passenger to help lift her heavy luggage into an overhead bin on a recent flight to Hawaii. Her request — and her seatmate’s alleged “rude as f*** response” — … Read more
She’s serving up airplane doos and don’t’s. Baby poop particles are the undetectable, undesirable condiments likely contaminating those pretzels, cookies and in-flight bites frequent flyers eat from their tray tables at 30,000 feet, cautions a cabin crew pro. “People change their kids diapers on those tray tables on airplanes; that’s why, as a flight attendant, I don’t … Read more
Labor Day is upon us, marking one of the year’s busiest weekends for air travel, and while many will be taking to the friendly skies, not everyone will get where they’re going on time. To help travelers plan and pad their time accordingly, a new ranking reveals which airlines and airports are the biggest culprits … Read more
American Airlines is expanding its international network in 2027 with seven new routes, three new destinations and more service between New York and London. The Texas-based carrier said Thursday that all its newly announced summer routes will operate daily. Tickets go on sale Aug. 31 through American’s website and mobile app. “Our international network has … Read more
Another day, another Day. This week, some folks will be celebrating National Bacon Day, National Tooth Fairy Day and National Soft Ice Cream Day. But buckle up, because the greatest “Day” for affordable airfare is about to take off. National Cheap Flights Day lands on August 23 every year Studio Romantic – stock.adobe.com National Cheap … Read more
Navigating a world with peanut allergies can be… well, nuts. Even if you’re not the one who’s allergic. More than six million Americans have a food allergy, and peanuts are the third-most common allergen. And it doesn’t just impact those who can’t eat it: Because reactions can be deadly, peanut-free policies and other restrictions are … Read more
Things are seating up. A Virgin Australia passenger, Shane Hryhorec, was recently booted from his flight all thanks to his wheelchair. The Adelaide-born flyer — who uses a wheelchair after a tragic swimming accident in 2007 left him disabled — boarded the plane with his service dog and a SmartDrive battery. This is a device … Read more
As parents, we all know that flying with kids, toddlers, and babies is not fun. The anxiety and stress parents feel while boarding is immense, regardless of the age of their children. Charlotte Heinrich Freeman recently learned that the hard way while traveling with her two children: her toddler daughter, Mimi, and her son, Freddie, … Read more
They treated it like a plane-ground. A cross-Canada flight had to be canceled after a misbehaving tot refused to fasten their seat belt, stranding the passengers until the following day. The ludicrous incident occurred on Thursday, Aug. 6, after Porter Airlines flight PD444 had departed the terminal at Victoria International Airport (YYJ) in British Columbia … Read more
Researchers are gearing up to resume their search for Amelia Earhart’s lost plane in the Pacific Ocean after setbacks delayed the search. Purdue University officials said in a recent statement that researchers will travel to Nikumaroro Island in the Pacific to investigate the Taraia Object, a satellite-imaged anomaly believed by some to be Earhart’s lost Lockheed Electra. The expedition, … Read more
Bye-bye boarding lines. The sharing of posh private jets among travelers has soared to record heights in the US as many residents are getting wealthier and turning up their noses at commercial flying. While owning a plane is still impractical for many flyers — with prices for a new small jet starting around $14 million … Read more
For passengers on the budget Australian airline Jetstar, the days of cramming your bag into an overhead locker already full of your seatmates’ full-sized suitcases are coming to an end, but there’s a catch. The carrier will charge passengers for stowing carry-on bags in the overhead compartments, beginning in February 2027. The move came after passengers and … Read more
You’ll want to take a seat — or two — for this big move. Southwest Airlines has updated a controversial policy after a trove of upset customers. The airline’s “Customer of Size policy” was for plus-size travelers who needed additional accommodations and was even praised in the past. In the past, Southwest would allow plus-sized … Read more
Houston, we have a problem. Delta Air Lines has just axed nonstop flights from three major US cities after placing a pause on the routes back in June due to fuel costs and other increasing expenses. The temporary move quickly became permanent as the company confirmed to The Points Guy on Monday that the flights … Read more
Even on a flight to paradise, the cruelty of fatphobia is weighting in the wings. Ashlyn, a Big Apple-based influencer, was met with severely unfriendly vibes while traversing the friendly skies, targeted by elderly body-shamers who secretly snapped her picture and texted it to strangers in outrage over being seated next to the “only fat person on … Read more
A new aircraft is coming in hot. JetZero, the California-based aerospace company, is in the midst of ejecting Boeing from the game with its newest prototype — the Z4. The aircraft is a blended-wing-body, and it’s aimed at disrupting air travel. The Z4 is set apart from the traditional tube-and-wing design most airliners have today. … Read more
Las Vegas travelers hit an unexpected jackpot over the weekend — up to $2,500 just to go absolutely nowhere. Brutal desert heat threw Harry Reid International Airport into chaos, delaying thousands of passengers and forcing airlines to plead with dozens of flyers at a time to surrender their seats because fully loaded planes were too … Read more
Flying can take a toll on the body in many ways, but experts say there are simple nutrition rules travelers should follow to reduce common problems like bloating, dehydration, dry skin and fatigue. Air travel exposes travelers to changes in cabin humidity, pressure and oxygen levels that can affect overall comfort, with the dry cabin air being … Read more
While some maniacs love sitting in the middle seat on airplanes, others will do anything to avoid it, but usually it’ll cost them. Thankfully, content creator Jordan King, also known online as the “Coupon King” on social media, shared a hack where Ryanair flyers can completely avoid the squished seat and instead choose a window … Read more
Jet lag can ruin vacations, but experts say what you eat and drink can help minimize its effects. Eating meals on your destination’s local schedule and avoiding alcohol are key strategies for travelers. Strategic caffeine use and staying hydrated are crucial, especially with dry cabin air, to combat fatigue. Jet lag threatens to turn even a … Read more