A flight from a major airline was delayed recently after a missing “no smoking” sticker within a row of seats forced the plane to remain at the gate. A traveler shared on Reddit that the aircraft could not depart because one row was missing its required sign — and the incident began circulating online. “We’ve all boarded, and the … Read more
He’s a commoner. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been stripped of his last royal titles, according to The Daily Mail. King Charles stripped his brother, formerly Prince Andrew, of his royal titles on Oct. 30. Andrew’s coat of arms has already been removed from St George’s Chapel, Windsor, the location where his … Read more
Passengers on a flight from St. Louis to Seattle got an unexpected pick-me-up when jazz saxophonist Dave Koz and bandmates held an impromptu jam session in the aisle while the plane was stuck on the tarmac hundreds of miles from their final destination. It happened Aug. 11, when Koz and fellow musicians on the Dave … Read more
Two “unruly” passengers caused a seven-hour flight delay after bum-rushing the cockpit on board an aircraft. The disruptive incident reportedly occurred Monday aboard a flight from Delhi to Mumbai, Jam Press reported. The aircraft had been taxiing on the runway in preparation for departure when the “two attempted to forcefully approach the cockpit and caused a … Read more
Piece by piece, Kelly Clarkson is ready to kick off her Las Vegas residency. The singer, 43, was meant to start her “Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions – The Las Vegas Residency” at Caesars Palace on Friday, July 4, but had to postpone the shows hours before opening night. On Friday, July 11, Clarkson addressed the last-minute … Read more
Lauryn Hill is finding peace of mind in speaking her truth. The singer, 50, is opening up about her Saturday set at the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Despite Hill’s original time slot being slated for 12:35 a.m., she didn’t start until 2:30 a.m. local time. The artist’s performance … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle feared that King Charles had delayed the issuing of Archie and Lilibet’s passports over the use of their HRH titles, according to a report. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex waited nearly six months for their children’s official documents to be issued — and believed that their application had been … Read more
Frustrated frequent flyers didn’t quite get a fairy-tale ending. Traveling with kids can be a challenge, but for some, being stuck on a delayed flight with a kid singing Disney songs through the aircraft’s intercom is torture worse than violent turbulence. “This would send me over the edge,” spat a cynic beneath a trending clip … Read more
The makers of “Grand Theft Auto” have shifted gears. “Grand Theft Auto VI,” the video game that’s been 12 years in the making, just had its release date pushed to May 26, 2026. “We are very sorry that this is later than you expected,” an apology on Rockstar Games’ website read. “The interest and excitement … Read more
As jet setters prepare for the holiday season airport madness, one travel expert revealed a flight hack that can help passengers navigate delayed or canceled flights. “When your flight gets disrupted and you need a new ticket, you’re in a first-come, first-served dogfight,” said Scott Keyes, founder of flight-deal aggregator Going, “That’s why taking an all-of-the-above approach … Read more
Over the next month, there will be millions of travelers passing through airports around the nation. Unfortunately, the holidays are synonymous with travel disruptions, including delayed or canceled flights. But this year, before the 2024 holiday season kicked off, the Biden administration’s new rules, which require automatic cash refunds for canceled or significantly delayed flights, took effect. … Read more
The painful days of pay delays are finally over. . Travelers no longer need to fear getting stuck in a financial holding pattern should their flight get scrapped. US airlines are now required to issue passengers automatic refunds for tickets and other flight-related expenses should their flight get canceled or significantly delayed. “Today, our automatic … Read more
Terror in the Sky Club. No refund? No problem. A pair of passengers exacted revenge on Delta Airlines over a flight delay by pillaging the airline’s VIP lounge — loading up on free food, emptying the hand sanitizer, and other brazen antics. A video of their controversial “compensation”-collecting scheme has racked up over 600,000 views … Read more
He’s so grounded. A ten-year-old traveler was tossed from an airplane after throwing a tantrum when asked to buckle up for takeoff. The infuriating episode unfolded aboard a short-haul Latam flight in Colombia, after the cheeky child failed to heed crew member instructions — or his parent’s pleadings. “Now we are waiting for the passengers who … Read more
The Department of Transportation reminded airlines on Wednesday that they must provide “prompt” automatic refunds to customers who miss their flight due to cancellation or delay. “Passengers deserve to get their money back when an airline owes them — without headaches or haggling,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. According to the DOT, passengers will be entitled to a full refund … Read more
Michael Strahan’s daughter, Isabella, has experienced another setback in her brain cancer journey. The 19-year-old model revealed Friday that her second round of chemotherapy has been delayed by a month due to an unexpected third craniotomy. “It’s not as bad as the first time but I’m really in pain. They do give me pain medicine … Read more
Ever get the sneaking suspicion that you’re being lied to when your flight is delayed? Well, you are. Passengers are often told that the flight crew will “make up time” while in the air if a flight is running late, but a pilot on Reddit explained that this is seldom true — especially for shorter … Read more
A video has surfaced online of furious Emirates passengers confronting staff after their flight was delayed three times in 24 hours. The EK421 Perth to Dubai Emirates flight was originally meant to take off at 10:20 p.m. on Oct. 28 — but after reportedly spending four-and-a-half hours on the tarmac, passengers were told to disembark … 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
The sky is the limit when it comes to reasons your flight might be delayed. Former airport gate agent Emma Swan, 31, from Colorado, worked in the Denver airport for 18 months when she was 20 years old and picked up a bevy of travel secrets along the way. After working in an airport, Swan … Read more