A man on Reddit revealed how he refreshed and renewed himself in a VIP lounge during a long airport layover — but now he’s taking heat because he left his friends in the dust. And they’re seething mad. “I’m traveling with five friends now,” wrote the individual on the subreddit known as AITA (“Am I the a–hole?”) … Read more
Things got turbulent — well before takeoff. A woman was caught on cellphone video going ballistic at a Mexico City International Airport ticket counter when a Volaris airline employee reportedly couldn’t find her flight reservation in the computer system. María Guadalupe, 56, is being accused of damaging equipment as well as disturbing the peace for allegedly slamming … Read more
The Felders spent the last days of their family vacation camping – in Newark Airport. “I had to spend $143 on five blankets,” Shaliece Felder told the Post. “The only way we managed to secure cots was because someone saw my kids on the floor.” The Felders’ United flight was supposed to depart Monday to … Read more
Airport Dads are trending on TikTok right now and while I am not one to often relate to TikTok trends, this one had me nodding enthusiastically in agreement. Why? Because my husband is an Airport Dad – and by that, I mean he is the sort of person who has to be at the airport four hours before … Read more
There’s no such thing as a bad day when you’re fishing — and no such thing as extra baggage charges when you wear a fishing vest. Travel hackers on TikTok are putting function before fashion in the latest trend, which sees savvy airline passengers using pocket-laden vests — typically worn by anglers to carry their … Read more
Hoping to escape the Big Apple this summer? Avoid JFK. Travelers hoping to whiz their way to-and-from through America’s gateway to the world are consistently subjected to longer waits at security and passport control than at any other U.S. airport, according to travel site Bounce. Joining JFK on the naughty step are runners-up San Francisco … Read more
Air New Zealand will be asking to weigh passengers traveling internationally in June. The information will be collected to help the airline determine average passenger weights going forward when calculating the weight and balance of aircraft – which all pilots need to know before takeoff. Alastair James, Air New Zealand load control improvement specialist, assured … Read more
Gold Coast fitness influencer Ashy Bines has detailed her horrific flight after revealing she fell ill before boarding. The 34-year-old, together with husband Steve Evans and their son Taj, 6, and daughter Tala, 1, were heading home from Bali on Sunday when things took an unexpected turn at Denpasar Airport. Ashy told her one million … Read more
Just call him the phone collector. In a video on Monday, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, 46, took to Twitter to blast a man who appeared to be talking on speakerphone in the airport near him. “So, I’m flying commercial because Elio bankrupted me and I gotta be honest, I don’t get people like this,” … Read more
Nicolas Cage walked so Will Smith could run. The 59-year-old Hollywood actor has finally revealed the reason he would often be slapped by fans whenever he was at an airport. Cage, whose real name is Nicolas Coppola, said the bizarre trend was inspired by his 1987 film “Moonstruck,” in which he starred opposite singer Cher. … Read more
This is nuts. According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), peanut butter is now classified as a “liquid”– which means that you better re-think bringing that jar of Skippy on your next vacation. The TSA took to Twitter this week to make the announcement, explaining that you can only bring it in your carry-on if … Read more
In the early hours of March 8, 2014, pilot Zaharie Ahmad Shah sent Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 into air just before 12:45 a.m. local time. Everything was routine onboard the Boeing 777 from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, China, as the plane readied to leave Malaysian airspace and fly towards Vietnam across the South China Sea. … Read more
Sleigh it ain’t so! Shopping centers are the “grinchiest” place of them all during the holidays, according to nearly two-thirds of Americans. Some 64% of 2,000 adults believe malls and shopping centers induce the most stress during the winter months, with airports (59%) and the post office (58%) rounding out the top three. Crowds, long … Read more
Australian baggage handlers have been issued a stern warning by the CEO of a top national ground services provider after shocking footage of mishandling emerged online. Qantas and Swissport Australia have launched an “urgent investigation” after employees were filmed slamming luggage onto a conveyor belt. The footage, understood to have been filmed at Melbourne airport, … Read more
When Cory Lee’s Delta flight from Santiago, Chile, landed in Atlanta, Georgia, on Nov. 13, he was looking forward to deplaning after the long trip. The award-winning travel blogger, who is based in Georgia, was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at age 2 and has used a wheelchair for most of his life. That hasn’t stopped him from traveling all over … Read more
A woman has warned travelers to be mindful when purchasing suitcases from a thrift store after her daughter’s bag tested positive for explosives. The mom took to TikTok explaining that while on their way to Istanbul, Turkey, her daughter was stopped by security and her bag checked. “My daughter gets stopped and scanned as the case has … Read more
The sky’s the limit when it comes to plane pains. A frequent flyer unpacked her hot takes on TikTok as the holidays near, saying her followers are “truly awful travelers” if they’ve committed these first-class sins. “If you do any of these things you should take a long, hard look at yourself in the mirror … Read more
Her kinky carry-on is not gonna fly. An Australian law student was caught passing through airport security with her dead boyfriend’s ashes hidden in a wearable sex toy, she said in viral TikTok video. Sarah Button, 23, was about to board a flight in the United Arab Emirates while wearing a butt plug in her … Read more
A man traveling from overseas has been fined $2,664 and had his visa cancelled after he tried to bring 13 pounds of meat products through Perth airport. The international traveller had arrived at Perth airport from a country known to have foot and mouth disease on October 18. Australian biosecurity officers uncovered the undeclared meat … Read more