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Exclusive | Mamdani panic leaves wealthy NYC parents rushing to get kids into top British boarding schools: ‘We want to get out’

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Exclusive | Mamdani panic leaves wealthy NYC parents rushing to get kids into top British boarding schools: ‘We want to get out’

It’s an entirely different kind of school rush. When Zohran Mamdani won New York’s mayoral election last November, Caven Wagstaff’s phone wouldn’t stop ringing for weeks.  Wagstaff runs his own firm, wrangling places for wealthy American families keen to land their kids a perch at tony British private schools.  Mamdani, as mayor-elect, turbocharged his biz. … Read more

Flight attendant arrested ahead of boarding for tapping someone on the shoulder

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Flight attendant arrested ahead of boarding for tapping someone on the shoulder

This irritable airline staffer was finally tapped out of excuses. A United Airlines flight attendant was arrested for battery earlier this year after allegedly tapping someone on the shoulder — and newly released body camera footage is providing more details on what really went down. The incident involving a crew member from a separate airline … Read more

Southwest Airlines surprises fliers with its new and unusual boarding process — here’s who gets on the plane first

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Southwest Airlines surprises fliers with its new and unusual boarding process — here’s who gets on the plane first

Southwest Airlines has been making a range of changes, with the carrier now charging for checked luggage and eliminating its famous open seating policy in favor of assigned seats. From Jan. 27, 2026, passengers will now have assigned seats — but they’ll be boarding differently from most other carriers. Per the Wall Street Journal, Southwest … Read more

Playboy model claims flight attendant forced her to ‘button up’ inappropriate outfit before boarding: ‘You can’t wear athletic attire if you have big boobs’

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Playboy model claims flight attendant forced her to ‘button up’ inappropriate outfit before boarding: ‘You can’t wear athletic attire if you have big boobs’

This tantalizing traveler was bust-ed. Ex-Playboy model Sarah Blake Cheek claims an American Airlines crew member forced her to button up during a flight because her clothing exposed her “big boobs.” The in-flight fashion policing, which she detailed in a series of viral X posts, reportedly occurred Sunday night while the 34-year-old bombshell was flying … Read more

Futuristic airport makes major cuts to passenger wait times with wild ‘shotgun cartridge’ boarding system

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Futuristic airport makes major cuts to passenger wait times with wild ‘shotgun cartridge’ boarding system

They’re real jet-setters. Florida automaker Jovari plans to revolutionize air travel with a cutting-edge boarding system that loads passengers onto planes in giant cylindrical cartridges, among other improvements. A video of the so-called airport of the future is currently taking off on Instagram. Dubbed Jovari Jetspeed, the expeditious system allegedly has the potential to slash … Read more

Passenger defends ‘gate lice’ as airlines crack down on early boarding violators

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Passenger defends ‘gate lice’ as airlines crack down on early boarding violators

A flight passenger came out in defense of a controversial travel trend, sparking an etiquette debate among flyers. The trend of “gate lice” was widely reported last year when American Airlines began prohibiting people from boarding ahead of their particular seat zone. The airline began using technology that audibly alerts gate agents when passengers are attempting to … Read more

Never share pics of your boarding pass online — you’re putting yourself at risk, experts warn

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Never share pics of your boarding pass online — you’re putting yourself at risk, experts warn

It’s a photo no-go. Catching a flight to a picture-perfect paradise sounds like a dream — but it could become a cybersecurity nightmare the second you share a snapshot of your plane ticket online.  “Stop doing this with your boarding pass or you’re going to get in a lot of trouble,” advised Eunice, a travel … Read more

Passenger argued that her dog fit into its carrier before boarding a flight — ‘She literally folded the dog’

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Passenger argued that her dog fit into its carrier before boarding a flight — ‘She literally folded the dog’

Who let the dogs out? In order to bring your fur baby onto a flight with you, many airlines require the pooch to meet certain requirements — like, its breed, size, and weight — and let’s not forget that your furry friend has to comfortably fit in a carrier under the seat in front of … Read more

Flight passengers can be denied boarding if they don’t follow these rules, travel expert warns

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Flight passengers can be denied boarding if they don’t follow these rules, travel expert warns

There’s nothing worse than heading to the airport, ready to take off on your flight and enjoy your vacation, only to be denied the ability to board because you didn’t follow certain important rules. Yana Biryukova, a Dallas-based international flight attendant, took to social media to share an important travel PSA with fliers that “happens every single … Read more

Do you tap the plane before boarding? Travel expert explains bizarre phenomenon

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Do you tap the plane before boarding? Travel expert explains bizarre phenomenon

With the holiday season in full swing, many are traveling by air to spend special days with their loved ones. While many Americans are comfortable flying, some might get nervous, which is why some passengers tap a plane’s exterior prior to boarding. Gary Leff, a Virginia-based travel industry expert and author of the blog “View From the … Read more

American Airlines has a new boarding system — and it’s bad news for ‘gate lice’: ‘Simple, yet genius’

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American Airlines has a new boarding system — and it’s bad news for ‘gate lice’: ‘Simple, yet genius’

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

Passengers slam airline CEO’s proposal to ban fliers from boarding if they’ve had more than 2 drinks: ‘Don’t you dare’

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Passengers slam airline CEO’s proposal to ban fliers from boarding if they’ve had more than 2 drinks: ‘Don’t you dare’

One airline exec’s anti-alcohol request might be a tall order for boozing travelers. After Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary’s comments about the need to impose a two-drink limit at airport bars due to an uptick in violence among plane passengers, frequent flyers aren’t too pleased with the proposal. “We don’t want to begrudge people having a … Read more

Plane passenger gets handwritten boarding pass amid Microsoft outage

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Plane passenger gets handwritten boarding pass amid Microsoft outage

This airline literally wrote its own ticket. A passenger in India was flabbergasted after receiving a hand-scrawled boarding pass amid the Crowdstrike/Microsoft outage affecting computer systems across the globe. An X post detailing the scribbled ticket incident garnered over 5 million views as of Friday morning. “I got my first hand-written boarding pass today,” exclaimed … Read more

Southwest Airlines hiking fees for early check-ins, upgraded boarding to as high as $149 if you want a better seat

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Southwest Airlines hiking fees for early check-ins, upgraded boarding to as high as 9 if you want a better seat

Southwest Airlines has quietly increased the prices of certain fee-based services that can help passengers get on their flights quicker and increase their chances of getting a better choice of seat.  The Texas-based carrier has raised the cost of upgraded boarding services and early check-ins, according to Southwest’s optional travel charges page. “Upgraded Boarding” now comes in … Read more

Dad claims he was kicked off Jetstar plane for taking photo while boarding

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Dad claims he was kicked off Jetstar plane for taking photo while boarding

A Australian man claimed he was kicked off a Jetstar flight for taking a photo on the tarmac before a flight from Sydney to Brisbane ahead of a cruise on Thursday. Jimmy Mitchell was with his wife Pauline and their two children when he whipped out his phone to take a quick picture of his … Read more

David and Victoria Beckham cuddle up before boarding lavish $20 million yacht in Miami

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David and Victoria Beckham cuddle up before boarding lavish million yacht in Miami

David and Victoria Beckham like big boats and they cannot lie. The soccer player, 48, and the Spice Girls member, 49, traded in their $6.5 million yacht for another one — a ship valued at $20 million. The lovebirds and their kids, Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 19, and Harper, 12, were spotted riding on a … Read more

TSA PreCheck no longer requires ID or boarding pass at more airports — here are which ones and why

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TSA PreCheck no longer requires ID or boarding pass at more airports — here are which ones and why

New TSA PreCheck technologies are taking off. TSA PreCheck members will no longer be required to show their ID or boarding pass at certain airports. United Airlines has begun offering PreCheck customers a touchless experience during bag drop and security checkpoints at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD), as well as partial service at Los Angeles … Read more

Travelers rage over worst airline boarding policies: ‘Like feeding time at the zoo’

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Travelers rage over worst airline boarding policies: ‘Like feeding time at the zoo’

Fight or flight. Boarding a plane has become one of the most painful parts of modern travel, taking upwards of half an hour and triggering panic — and the possibility of violent squabbles — over available space in overhead lockers. This week, United implemented its new WILMA boarding system in a bid to expedite the … Read more

United passengers predict brawls, threaten boycott as new boarding system takes effect

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United passengers predict brawls, threaten boycott as new boarding system takes effect

These passengers are anything but United. Customers of one of America’s biggest airlines are expressing outrage after the implementation of a new boarding method, known as WILMA. Starting Thursday, those flying economy on United flights around the country began boarding with the new system, which sees passengers in window seats enter the aircraft first, regardless … Read more