You don’t want to be seeing red on a red-eye flight. A bad airport experience can set your trip off on the wrong foot or ruin the relaxation you acquired on your vacation, so choosing the right location for a late-night flight is ultra important. To save you from turning the red-eye into a teary-eyed … Read more
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said airports should institute a two-drink limit on alcoholic beverages for flyers. O’Leary believes that airports need to limit “the amount of alcohol that can be sold to any passenger to two alcoholic drinks” to help reduce instances of airline passengers becoming disruptive on flights, according to the Independent. “In the same … Read more
It’s about as domestic as airports get. A travel influencer went viral sharing her experience flying through one of the world’s tiniest airports. Rosy Palma, known online as @travelercolombia, posted a TikTok video of her day traveling through Hacaritama Airport in Colombia. Rosy Palma, known online as @travelercolombia, posted a TikTok video of her day … Read more
They’re making a baggage claim that might actually save travelers some money. Shelling out an extra $40 or more to check an overstuffed suitcase at the airport can be a real pain in the pocket. But this cash-conscious hack is said to “work like a dream” for trippers with a penchant for overpacking but an aversion to overpaying. … Read more
New data has revealed the world’s best-connected airport. IGA Istanbul Airport has been named the the world’s best-connected airport based on data from the first two quarters of 2024 compiled by aviation analytics platform Cirium. The airport, which opened just six years ago in 2018, operates 309 nonstop flights to destinations around the world — … Read more
It’s tray magnifique — but at what cost? Miserably waiting in long, serpentine TSA lines may soon become an even more maddening chore thanks to a new time-consuming craze. “Got all my girls unpacking their bags for aesthetic airport tray pics,” bragged NYC influencer, Chelsea, in the closed-captions of a viral vid. On TikTok, travelers have virally … Read more
Passengers had to deal with hundreds of delayed flights on Saturday — because of a pair of scissors. A pair of shears went missing in a Japanese airport, causing security checks to be suspended for about two hours, local outlets reported. The scissors were missing from a store in the departure lounge of New Chitose … Read more
Get your steps in. At some US airports, the adventure can begin long before you reach your destination — after finally making it through security, there’s actually getting to your gate, a journey that can involve up to two miles of walking, according to a revealing new ranking. In other words, forget the gym — you’re … Read more
German authorities are investigating how a Norwegian man managed to board two fights in two days without tickets, traveling 800 miles to Sweden. The 39-year-old passenger cleared security at Munich Airport on Aug. 4 despite having no travel documents that authorized him to fly. The Norweigan national managed to get through security without appropriate travel … Read more
Forests, llamas and alpacas — oh, my! These aren’t your typical airport finds, but renovations at one US airport terminal are bringing the great outdoors inside. Portland International Airport (PDX) officially reopened its main terminal on Wednesday — and the $2.15 billion renovation is far from standard. Portland International Airport (PDX) reopened its main terminal … Read more
New Jersey’s got some terminal complainers. Newark Liberty International Airport leads the nation with the most complaints related to the Transportation Security Administration, according to a report. Among the US’ 44 biggest airports, Newark topped the list by a wide margin between 2015 and 2023, according to TSA data analyzed by Upgraded Points, a travel … Read more
Rumor has it that liquid limits for carry-on luggage on planes are going to change, and they might — but not until 2040. The current rule set by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) allows for travel-sized containers that are 3.4oz (100ml) or less of liquids, gels or aerosols. Also known as the “3-1-1” rule, the … Read more
High-mile criminals. Erin Wright, who goes by @erin_wright_ on TikTok, revealed how American Airlines allegedly “banned” her from flying with the airline for life. “I got permanently banned from flying American Airlines for having sexual relations with a man on a plane even though I’m a lesbian,” Wright, 24, wrote online. Erin Wright, 24, found … Read more
These opinions on airline etiquette are really taking off. As stories of passenger meltdowns and in-flight fights continue to soar, a recent study from research and analytics group YouGov revealed the behaviors American travelers agree are acceptable — and which are not. As stories of passenger meltdowns and in-flight fights continue to soar, a study … Read more
Here’s a tip that’s taking off. A flight attendant admitted that there is a “seating strategy” behind meal service on a plane — and that some rows hold an advantage over others. “Often meal service will begin at the front of the cabin and progress to the back,” Joyce Chan of Cathay Pacific airline recently … Read more
Face it — times are changing. Facial recognition technology will soon be enabled at every security checkpoint inside Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport — a global first, CNN reported. The Smart Travel project, currently being implemented inside the futuristic flight hub serving the capital of the wealthy United Arab Emirates, will replace the traditional screening process … Read more
Aviation researchers have reassured passengers that the likelihood of a deadly plane crash is just a blip on the radar. Despite some very visible and terrifying moments in the skies this year — most notably, a Boeing door plug blowing off an Air Alaska flight — commercial flying has never been safer, a new Massachusetts … Read more
They’ll be unpacking this one for a while. A Missouri family went viral online after a daughter played the prank of a lifetime on her dad at an airport. Kelsey Thorne came up with a vivid way to poke fun at her father Mike Bone, who is colorblind and often has trouble identifying his suitcase … Read more
We’re not on board with this. A new report exposes the US airlines most guilty of overbooking their flights — a bizarre industry quirk that leaves hundreds of thousands of paying passengers grounded each year. The findings, compiled using statistics from the government’s most recent Air Travel Consumer Report, found the act of turfing ticket-holders from … Read more
Ready for a trip? Buckle up, because buzzy airline safety videos are taking off. British Airways recently intrigued travelers — especially “Bridgerton” fan flyers — with their new safety video, styled as a comic period drama. “Is it a winged creature of the air or, perchance, a celestial contrivance navigating the skies?” a 19th-century aristocrat … Read more