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
This sexy sightseer was in for a nude awakening. Edda Elisa, a fetching fitness influencer from Germany, was denied entry on a Lufthansa flight after a gate agent allegedly accused her of being “naked” as a “catastrophic” heatwave plagues Europe. And the blond bombshell is heated about harassment. Edda Elisa, a fitness influencer, became furious after an airline gate … Read more
Don’t mess with him. A father is going viral for stepping in to reprimand a stranger who yelled at teen girls traveling for the first time — and people online are praising him for it. In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @Suzierizzo1, a crowd of people appears to be standing at … 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
These passengers are flying high-falutin’. Prix Versailles has unveiled its list of seven of the world’s most beautiful airports of 2026. The list was put together by Prix Versailles, a series of architectural competitions for airports, campuses, museums and other accomplishments, based on airports that exhibit extraordinary, distinctive architecture. The awards were given with sustainability … Read more
Airport lounges may have finally hit their breaking point. After years of offering credit card perks, day passes and premium travel upgrades, airlines are now leaning into a new solution: grab-and-go lounge concepts. The idea is simple. Travelers can still pick up complimentary food and drinks — but without camping out in a lounge or having … Read more
A person infected with measles passed through San Francisco International Airport and two busy San Jose grocery stores, health officials have revealed. The alert involves an adult from Santa Clara County who was infectious while passing through the major transport hub on Thursday morning between 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. The individual moved through the … Read more
San Francisco International Airport — once the state’s crown jewel of seamless air travel, and envy of the nation — has become a nightmare hub for commuters. All down to a new Federal Aviation Administration rule which banned the airport’s famous side-by-side landings — a move travelers say has turned one of America’s beloved airports … 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
Denver International Airport is preparing to open portions of a mysterious underground tunnel system that has long been plagued by conspiracy theories. Officials announced plans this week to convert sections of the airport’s underground baggage tunnels into pedestrian walkways connecting concourses A, B and C. The tunnels, which have long fueled speculation involving secret bunkers, “lizard people” … Read more
New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport is one of the priciest airports in the country — with average plane tickets topping $400 as a majority of Americans say increasing costs are keeping them out of the air, a new study showed. Average airfares at JFK in 2026 were $404.59 as of May, earning … 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
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province has nearly 600 suspected cases and over 100 deaths, with several Americans exposed to the highly contagious disease. One US citizen is confirmed to have contracted the virus and is being treated at a Berlin hospital, although he is not critically ill and his family has tested … Read more
This summer, your vacation could get shaken up by severe turbulence — but not at 35,000 feet. With jet fuel shortages changing how Americans travel, experts are warning that flight cancellations and other last-minute changes could become inevitable. “Travelers are set to face continued travel disruption, as rising tensions in the Middle East have resulted … 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
British Airways is speaking out after a recent technical issue at Heathrow Airport left thousands of passengers separated from their luggage and many travelers angry. The disruption occurred last Friday at Heathrow’s Terminal 5, British Airways’ main hub, after what airport officials described as a technical issue involving the baggage system. The outage prevented luggage from being … Read more
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is around the corner, and fans will be traveling all over to catch the world’s biggest soccer tournament. But many could have trouble getting to their final destinations. Passengers jetting to New York and New Jersey are headed for some turbulence, as two area airports landed among the worst in … Read more
It’s a different kind of pre-check. Travelers departing Boston no longer have to be at the airport to go through security. Starting June 1, the Massachusetts Port Authority is debuting the first-ever remote airport terminal, allowing passengers flying out of Boston’s Logan International Airport to undergo TSA screening in advance — 25 miles away from … Read more
A remote TSA security checkpoint has been unveiled for passengers jetting out of Boston Logan airport – and it means travelers will be able to avoid long, winding lines that were synonymous with the agency’s funding crisis. The new program, which is set to come into force on June 1, has been declared the “first … Read more