A mom flying from NYC to Zurich learned the hard way that business class isn’t always baby-friendly — at least according to one furious seatmate. Reddit’s notorious AITA forum got a fresh flap when a user (@stone2891) shared how her baby was deemed unwelcome in the business-class seat she paid for. The drama kicked off … Read more
Mind the gaps! A passenger’s laptop dropped through the passenger cabin into the cargo bay, forcing a United Airlines flight bound for Rome to return to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. “We have a minor situation here with a passenger who has somehow dropped a laptop that was on … down the sidewall into … Read more
Southwest Airlines has been making a range of changes, with the carrier now charging for checked luggage and eliminating its famous open seating policy in favor of assigned seats. From Jan. 27, 2026, passengers will now have assigned seats — but they’ll be boarding differently from most other carriers. Per the Wall Street Journal, Southwest … Read more
It’s a force to be reckoned with. Gravity is what holds Earth in orbit around the sun and keeps us from floating off into space. Unfortunately, it can — quite literally — be a real downer. The constant pull of gravity compresses our spine, loads our joints and requires our muscles to work harder to … Read more
They’re pushing this makeover to the MAX. On Tuesday, Southwest Airlines finally revealed the revamped interiors of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes, complete with extra legroom. The redesign will roll out from Oct. 16, per a recent press release, marking a “major milestone” in the cabin overhaul of the aircraft, which Southwest has used … Read more
This is what happens when something scary goes bump in the flight. While air travel is still one of the safest modes of transport, some flight-eningly common issues can occur in the air. In fact, the Conversation writes that in-flight “technical issues” are part and parcel of flying the friendly skies and airplanes are equipped … Read more
This situation can’t fly. The safety of every American plane passenger is being imperiled as the government shutdown drags into its second week, irate air traffic controllers say. More than 14,000 controllers employed by the Federal Aviation Administration won’t be paid until the shutdown ends — and the stress is impacting their ability to avert … Read more
To sit back and relax is a privilege on this airline. Budget Canadian airline WestJet has announced that customers will no longer be able to recline seats on their aircraft — unless they pay extra. The airline said they are reconfiguring its Boeing 737-8 MAX and 737-800 aircraft to offer a “modern cabin experience” with … Read more
They’re not going to check your carry-on. American Airlines is removing metal bag sizers at its boarding gates across the US this coming Monday, with fliers no longer required to squeeze their suitcases inside the contraption to make sure it meets size requirements. The news was first reported by View From The Wing, which obtained … Read more
They’re extra private jet-setters. The idea of a window seat might become obsolete — at least in the private sector. An aviation startup called Otto Aerospace has designed what could be the private jet of the future, complete with better fuel efficiency — and perhaps most shockingly — no traditional portals to the outside. Instead, … Read more
Frustrated flyers were ready to rough up this “gentle” parent. Tears and temper tantrums plagued a recent, hours-long flight out of Dallas — thanks to an inconsolable toddler whose mother refused to quell his cries, forcing passengers to endure the ear-shattering intrusion. After being captured on video, the mid-air nuisance ignited a fiery digital debate … Read more
If only vacation could last over 100 years. For the first time ever, this time next year, New Yorkers will be able to fly Delta Airlines non-stop to one of the world’s most beautiful and healthiest destinations — Sardinia, Italy. Beginning next summer, will be able to fly non-stop to Sardinia, Italy. NurPhoto via Getty … Read more
Call it an armrest-ling contest. A middle-seat brawl broke out on a recent Delta flight when a passenger clashed with his larger seatmate over armrest rights. The drama kicked off when the shirty seatmate plopped down beside the larger man — promptly elbowing him. In the skirmish that followed, words flew — literally — about … Read more
This space invader took stranger danger to new heights — literally. Sure, it’s hard getting comfy at 30,000 feet. But one impolite, elderly plane passenger terrorized her seatmate during a 14-hour Qatar Airways flight, leaning and stretching out across the woman’s body, poking her with bare feet and pointing a knife in her direction after … Read more
Plane passengers who use wheelchairs will soon have to take one more step before boarding. Southwest Airlines announced that anyone using a lithium-powered mobility device will have to remove the batteries and carry them into the cabin before checking in their wheelchair. The new policy, taking effect on Sept. 25, puts Southwest in line with … Read more
Complaining about NYC’s airports is a local pastime — but how bad are they, really? A new J.D. Power survey found that while overall passenger satisfaction at U.S. and Canadian airports is on the rise, the news here at home is more of a mixed bag. According to the numbers, overall scores have improved significantly — … Read more
A woman has taken to TikTok after dealing with some shocking behaviour from her seat neighbor on a flight. If you thought someone putting back their chair or opening their window was bad, this is on a whole different level. “I asked her to stop but it was too late” TikTok user Olivia took to the app this week after … Read more
An Indian actress who claims she didn’t know she had to declare a garland of flowers she travelled with has been hit with a $2,000 fine after landing in Australia. Navya Nair, who had travelled from Kochi in India to Singapore before her final leg onwards to Melbourne on Saturday, was carrying a jasmine gajra … Read more
Here’s luggage advice all true travel pros should know. After going through the hell that is the airport security line, the only thing left to worry about is cramming your suitcase into an overhead bin — and the hard part isn’t over yet. Daniel Compton, a Delta flight attendant, told Travel + Leisure that different … Read more
Call them airplane bags. In the wake of the tragic Air India crash, engineers have designed a new AI-powered safety system to prevent future in-flight mishaps. What they came up with seems just plane ridiculous — an aircraft equipped with outside airbags — but it apparently could save lives. The Michelin Man-esque anti-crash concept, dubbed … Read more