Flight anxiety has taken off, and sales are crashing. Since the year started, there’s been a string of deadly collisions and scary incidents — and Americans’ confidence in air travel has diminished, prompting some flyers to back off on travel plans, according to two airlines that had crashes. A piece of reckage from the mid-air collision between an … Read more
Several major U.S. airlines dialed back their quarterly financial expectations as the industry contends with softer demand from economic uncertainty and other factors. Southwest, American, and Delta were among the carriers to announce changes to their guidance. Southwest said its revenue per available seat mile was now expected to go up 2-4% in the first quarter, a … Read more
Freaked-out flyers feared they’d “drown” 30,000 feet above the ground. Cruising the friendly skies was just as wet as sailing the high seas for passengers on an American Airlines flight from Dallas, Texas, to Minneapolis, Minnesota on Dec. 7. as water began flooding the cabin midair. American Airlines did not immediately respond to The Post’s request … Read more
A traveler took to social media to share their experience using their mobile boarding pass in order to share an important message with fellow travelers. Titled “Always screenshot your boarding pass from the app,” the user wrote in the post, “Call me paranoid, but I take that extra step just in case.” The user went … Read more
As you’re sitting on the plane and waiting for takeoff, your airline pilot could activate a “ding” sound mid-flight — but what does that sound really mean? In a now-viral video garnering nearly 10 million views, an American Airlines pilot shared insight into what these mysterious “dings” are all about. Known as Captain Steve on … Read more
If your New Year’s resolution is to travel more, you’ll want to be aware of any changes coming to airlines in the new year. Many airlines are making big adjustments in 2025, including updated baggage fees, carry-on policies and general rules. No matter what airline you fly, there’s likely to be an update that could … Read more
These airlines aren’t taking off with their customers. AirHelp Inc. has released its 2024 AirHelp Score report list of the best and worst-performing airlines. The rankings are made based on customer complaints, on-time arrival and departure data, plus feedback from passengers from over 54 countries on the quality of food, comfort and crew service from … Read more
American Airlines has announced it is expanding its new technology to end a process known as “gate lice,” which is when passengers cut lines in hopes of boarding a flight early. The system audibly flags when a passenger attempts to board the plane before their designated assignment is called and will automatically reject the ticket. American … Read more
Don’t tell this disgruntled traveler to relax. A first-class flyer likely thought he was flying coach after the passenger in front reclined their seat into his lap on an American Airlines flight. A picture of the egregious space invasion is currently taking off on X. “‘First Class.’ Dude is in my lap,” snarked X user … Read more
American Airlines has revised its policy regarding booting passengers from planes, potentially making flyers harder to “bounce.” “We strive to cultivate a sense of community and provide a travel experience where everyone feels welcomed,” the airline wrote in the revision to their inflight manual, A View From The Wing reported. The rule changes were prompted … Read more
It really does bring the boom. A supersonic aircraft nicknamed the “Son of Concorde” neared Mach 1 — the speed of sound — in a successful test on Tuesday, that could lead to travelers flying between New York and London in just over 3½ hours. The single-seat XB-1, a 201-foot-long test model by American company … Read more
American Airlines is implementing a new system to ensure passengers don’t board early. The airline has been piloting a system that will audibly flag when someone tries to board before their designated boarding group has been called. “We are in the early phase of testing new technology used during the boarding process,” an American Airlines … Read more
Mark Cuban didn’t wait long to splurge after his first big pay day. The now billionaire bought a lifetime flight pass from American Airlines for six figures while drunk and celebrating his first big deal back in 1990, Cuban explained to host Shannon Sharpe on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast in an interview released last … Read more
One of the most dreaded parts of air travel is the possibility of being bumped from your flight — and one airline tends to bump more than others. A study from travel site Upgraded Points revealed that Frontier Airlines is most likely to bump fliers, surpassing other major airlines by far, reported Travel + Leisure. … Read more
An American Airlines flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Miami, Florida was detoured to the Bahamas earlier last week, stranding passengers at a local airport overnight without any accommodations, forcing travelers to sleep on the floor. It also temporarily turned the passengers into illegal immigrants in the island nation. “They made a point to … 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
Mamma mia! A Philadelphia woman having the time of her life in Naples, Italy was able to extend the dream trip for free thanks to airline overbookings. Susan Berry, a 36-year-old photographer, was told that American Airlines not only oversold on her planned August 4 return flight but had done so on the route for … Read more
Most people don’t bring their passports with them when flying domestically, but one traveler discovered that might be a mistake. In a video posted by @ItalianKate on TikTok, she filmed another passenger (@griptape_ on TikTok) as he explained how their flight from Puerto Rico to Miami ended up with them stranded in an airplane terminal. … Read more
Ingenious or just plane weird? An American Airlines passenger freaked out flyers after getting assigned “weird airplane seats” where passengers are seated next to the flight attendant. A video depicting the bizarre configuration currently boasts over 230,000 views on TikTok. “Have you sat in the jump seat row before?” inquired Chris Olsen, 43 — who … Read more
Your chariot awaits. It’s no secret that status matters, particularly when flying legacy carriers like American, United and Delta — but there are upper tier privileges so exclusive, most passengers boarding your typical flight won’t even know they’re available. Porsche ride to your plane? Check. Bottomless champagne? These things — and more — can be yours, provided the … Read more