The holiday season is here, making airports a dispiriting place despite the joyful season. A new study has revealed which airports in the United States experience the most delays, making your holiday feel like you’re spending more time at the airport than with loved ones. “With packed airports, unpredictable weather, and lines that feel longer … Read more
A new study has found seven in 10 Americans have had their travel plans go wrong within the past year. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults who have traveled in the last 12 months found 46% have had flights delayed or canceled, 28% have lost their luggage, 15% have had their reservations changed without notice … 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
More like Delaybor Day. US travelers were stranded at Newark Liberty International Airport on Labor Day after an equipment outage caused numerous flight delays and cancellations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it had implemented ground delays at the New Jersey hub on Monday afternoon due to a “radar issue,” NBC New York reported. … Read more
Fight or flight? A cobra and a mongoose treated an airplane runway like a boxing ring, viciously attacking one another and causing havoc in India. The airplane’s takeoff was delayed after the pilot spotted the creatures scrapping on the tarmac in Patna, Bihar, as seen in a viral video. The interspecies grudge match reportedly transpired … Read more
This incident may redefine “air fryer.” Passengers struggled to breathe and suffered from panic attacks after their sweltering “sauna” plane was held for two hours before getting canceled entirely. The Boeing 777 mishap occurred July 25 after the air conditioning system malfunctioned on Thai Airways flight TG 917 which was slated to fly from London … Read more
You risk a flight-ning storm if you book a trip on a summer’s night. Amid peak travel season, taking an evening flight might seem like a great way to avoid crowds and arrive at your destination with the entire next day up your sleeve. But experts are advising against booking summer night flights, saying they’re … 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
Sports fans were peeved that President Biden’s highly scrutinized “big boy” press conference delayed the start of the ESPY Awards Thursday night. While Biden was fielding questions from reporters during his press conference” at Washington’s Convention Center after the annual NATO Summit with his reelection bid in the balance, the anticipated annual sports awards show … Read more
Summer 2024 is here and eager New Yorkers are planning the ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. But is there one airport that surpasses the others for an easier travel experience? It appears NYC has a tale of two airports, according to MarketWatch Guides. The capital market company recently conducted a … Read more
The wait for “Euphoria” Season 3 never ends. HBO CEO Casey Bloys gave an update to Variety Tuesday on the next season of the Emmy Award-winning drama series, which has been delayed numerous times and hasn’t started filming yet. “Sam is working on it,” Bloys said, referring to “Euphoria” creator and executive producer Sam Levinson. Zendaya … Read more
If you want your flight to go smoothly, don’t just wing it — put a little planning into your trip. For example — nearly 20% of flights in 2024 were delayed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, a statistic that has the potential to seriously cramp your style, the next time you’re looking to … Read more
She’s the flyest bride by far. Erika Hammond didn’t let her flight’s delayed departure from the runway stop her from turning the airplane’s aisle into a bridal fashion runway. “You gotta just roll with the punches sometimes,” chimed the blushing bride-to-be, 33, as she got glammed up for her pre-wedding celebration at 35,000 feet in the air. Erika … Read more
Southwest Airlines said it had launched a compensation program for flight delays as part of a $140 million Department of Transportation settlement over the carrier’s meltdown in December 2022 during a busy holiday travel period. Southwest in December 2023 agreed over three years to provide $90 million in travel vouchers of $75 or more to passengers delayed at least three … Read more
These airlines have taken a nosedive when it comes to punctuality. A new report reveals which US flyers are putting up with the most delays and cancellations at a time when air travel is already chaotic. Studying 2023 data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, NerdWallet calculated 10 airlines’ on-time arrival rates. The analysis comes … Read more
Talk about killing a spring break buzz. A new report highlights airports around the U.S. that are notorious for delays and other bad service for the months of March and April. Perhaps not so surprisingly, several popular spring-break destinations like South Florida and Las Vegas earned spots atop the 10 worst in the nation, according … Read more
Pharmacies across the country are reporting delays to prescription orders due to a cyberattack against one of the nation’s largest healthcare technology companies. Change Healthcare, a company handling orders and patient payments throughout the US, first noticed the “cyber security issue” affecting its networks Wednesday morning on the East Coast. “Change Healthcare is experiencing a … Read more
This entitled traveler thought first-class was a buy-two-get-one-free deal. A plane in China was delayed for three hours and eventually canceled last month after an irate couple demanded that their child be upgraded to first class for free. According to a passenger, the ruckus kicked off at 11 a.m. on December 30 after an unsupervised … Read more
There’s a first time for everything. Just ask FX makeup design and makeup effects design chief Gail Kennedy, who was tasked with creating fake nipple rings for Jon Hamm’s shady, Bible-thumping Sheriff Roy Tillman, who rules over his North Dakota roost through fear and loathing in Season 5 of “Fargo.” But Kennedy, who’s worked on … 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