Aisle be damned! A flight attendant for TUI Airways in the UK is sharing an “airplane hack” for travelers looking to be more comfortable in the aisle seat. “Are you sitting on the aisle seat wondering why your armrest doesn’t go up?” Charlie Silver asks as she tries to pull up the aisle armrest to no avail. … Read more
You’ve gotta fight for your flight! Like a controversial celeb, airplane passengers no longer have to take cancellations lying down. A flight attendant has revealed a foolproof hack to get reimbursed for “delayed” flights, which she detailed in a video tutorial taking off on Instagram. “They [gate agents] will have to help,” declared the attendant, … Read more
Bed bugs are back in the hot seat — the dreaded creepy crawlies have been stealing headlines with their tenacious takeover of Paris, tarnishing the City of Light’s traditional glamour just in time for fashion week. Flight attendant and frequent traveler Cari Curri, known as @cici.inthesky on TikTok, is used to being careful in airports … Read more
The sky is the limit when it comes to flight attendants’ pet peeves. Natalie Magee, 42, shared her list of annoying airplane habits from bad bathroom etiquette to clipping toenails on board that bugs “every” flight attendant. Magee, from Colorado, has been working as a flight attendant for several years and shares videos on her … Read more
This sneaky airline passenger just earned her membership into the denial-high club. A traveler filmed the moment she was busted while attempting an ingenious method of preventing fellow passengers from sitting next to her on a plane. A TikTok video detailing the epic passenger shaming incident has amassed over 3.1 million views online. “As you … Read more
A major travel no-no. Ally Rae Case, a flight attendant who goes by @allycase1 on TikTok, posted a clip advising travelers of a common luggage tag mistake most people make. In the resurfaced 45-second clip, she explains revealing your luggage tag information out in the open can be very dangerous. Instead, she suggested travelers flip their luggage tag … Read more
These upgrade hacks with make your spirits soar. A former flight attendant has revealed the lesser-known tricks for securing a seat upgrade on a flight, which include the perfect day to travel and airport arrival time. Kamila Jakubjakova, who worked on Emirates flights for years, offered some questionable advice to the Sun, encouraging travelers to … Read more
She’s not on board with this in-flight beverage. “For any passengers out there, whether you are a frequent flyer, an occasional flyer, a seasonal flyer or will be a first-time flyer soon, I would like to say to you: Never drink tap water from the plane bathroom,” flight attendant Celina Bedding told the Mirror on … Read more
Settling children on a long flight can feel like a lofty endeavor. A flight attendant who shares his work experiences with followers online has provided several helpful hacks to help the parents of toddlers and young first-time flyers. TikTok user @ichbinvin, or Kevin, first assured viewers that crying babies are a part of life. “The … Read more
A flight attendant has warned travelers never to wear shorts or a skirt on a plane, and the reason might surprise you. While you might think that wearing these comfy clothes is the way to go, doing this is actually not a great idea. TikToker and cabin crew member Tommy Cimato explains… “You never know how clean the … Read more
Make sure these tips don’t fly under the radar. A New York-based flight attendant has revealed the five things she would never do before or on a flight, including scuba diving prior to takeoff or booking tickets through a third-party site. “When I’m flying anywhere international or anywhere that’s far, I’m not gonna use their … Read more
Long-haul flights can be a challenge for even the most seasoned travelers, particularly when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. We do everything in our power to get some shut-eye, from popping sleeping tablets to going full hibernation mode and covering ourselves in blankets. But the question remains: Is there a way to guarantee you’ll get … Read more
A flight attendant — manipulated into believing she was in a devoted and loving online relationship with a TV star she met while working — spent years being duped by an imposter in what’s being described as the worst case of catfishing authorities in Australia have ever seen. In 2011, Jess, who did not reveal … Read more
Being stuck in a rocking metal tube may not be ideal travel conditions, but one former flight attendant has revealed why they love turbulence. Jay Roberts, who worked for Emirates and who runs Fly Guy’s Cabin Crew Lounge network, divulged why you shouldn’t be afraid during turbulence. “I’m not scared of it because I know the … Read more
This flight attendant is just going to wing it. Barbara Bacilieri is an airline worker who often shares her experiences in the sky on TikTok. The Argentinian travel influencer recently shared a post that has left viewers shocked, revealing one of the most disgusting things she has seen on an airplane. “I’ve witnessed something horrible,” … Read more
You can’t land first-class seating with cattle-class couture. If flyers want to be invited up front, then they’d apparently better dress the part. An ex-flight attendant made waves after naming clothing items people should “avoid” wearing if they want a complimentary first-class upgrade — with flip flops and leggings topping the list of no-nos. Former … Read more
A 59-year-old grandmother has finally got her Qantas wings after dreaming of being a flight attendant for about 40 years. Jackie Cookson is one of the airline’s newest recruits having graduated on Monday and will be on her first flight to Los Angeles on Saturday. The grandmother has been a travel agent, a receptionist on … Read more
A flight attendant has revealed an annoying thing passengers do before the aircraft has even taken off. If you’re one to not properly stow your bag in the overhead locker — or worse yet, you have an oversized bag that doesn’t even fit — it’s bound to frustrate cabin crew. In a viral TikTok titled ‘Things that … Read more
Love is in the air. Two Spirit Airlines flight attendants revealed Friday how a five-minute conversation resulted in a lifetime of happiness. Hunter Smith-Lihas said that he was at his gate agent job in the Pittsburgh International Airport when his coworker asked him to deliver some paperwork to a Florida-bound pilot, reports CNN Travel. According … Read more
A flight … and a show! TikTok user Joey MacNeer captured a JetBlue Airways flight attendant’s animated safety demonstration that has the internet thinking he should swap the runway for Broadway. In a 20-second clip that’s already landed 1.2 million views since it was posted Thursday, the flight attendant performs a can’t-miss dance routine, using … Read more