Delta Air Lines experienced turbulence before takeoff. A passenger on a Delta flight has gone viral for jumping behind the check-in counter and screaming before being chased off by police. The video was posted on TikTok by a bystander who was “just trying to get my boarding pass,” the caption said. A passenger on a … Read more
A woman claimed a major US airline kicked her off a flight over her food allergies, leaving her “embarrassed” over the alleged incident. Ellie Brelis, from New York, was at LA International Airport heading to Boston, Massachusetts, when she was told she was “unfit to fly”. The TikToker, who shared a now viral clip of … Read more
A Delta Airlines passenger endured an excruciatingly awkward customer service call after discovering that the rep was none other than his ex-girlfriend. The mortified flyer detailed the uncomfortable exchange in a viral Reddit post. “I’ve heard of running into an ex, but I ain’t never heard of talking to one via customer service,” the unnamed … Read more
This is how you dress for success at Delta. Delta Air Lines is reminding potential flight attendants that they need to be wearing underwear. The airline recently released a two-page memo for “appearance requirements” for future hires outlining strict guidelines for how one should look during the interview process, training and throughout their career. Delta … Read more
It seems the recent spate of bad airplane passenger etiquette hasn’t deterred flight attendant hopefuls from attempting to enter their ranks. Delta Airline’s website epically crashed after becoming overloaded with a deluge of applications for its 2025 flight attendant positions. The glitch occurred Wednesday after the carrier, which is one of the “Big Three” US … Read more
No shirt, no shoes, no in-flight service. It might not seem like it given the bounty of barefoot flyers over the years, but flying sans socks is prohibited on certain airlines. That’s right, “baring” one’s tootsies aboard can get you “bounced” from certain US carriers, which flight experts have interpreted as removing one’s stockings once … Read more
They were flying out of Texas — and ended up in Funkytown. Passengers at a Houston airport were left delighted by a gate agent who danced to disco tracks while they waited to board their plane. The Delta employee — who hasn’t been identified — was recorded by a traveler named Eddie, who posted the … Read more
We’re not on board with this. A new report exposes the US airlines most guilty of overbooking their flights — a bizarre industry quirk that leaves hundreds of thousands of paying passengers grounded each year. The findings, compiled using statistics from the government’s most recent Air Travel Consumer Report, found the act of turfing ticket-holders from … Read more
These are the literal hot seats. While the best airline seats may seem obvious, seating preference often depends on the passenger. As a service to flyers, travel site Upgrade Points surveyed US travelers to see which seats they prefer overall. “From window seats to exit rows, our airplane seat survey has revealed the preferences and … Read more
You never know what you’ll get with an in-flight meal — but this one came with an extra shocking surprise. Earlier this month, a Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was forced to make an emergency landing at JFK Airport due to “spoiled food” that made passengers sick. Though experts have said food … 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
The Transportation Department said on Tuesday it is opening an investigation into Delta Air Lines after the carrier canceled more than 5,000 flights since Friday as it struggles to recover from a global cyber outage that snarled airlines worldwide. While other carriers have been able to resume normal operations, Delta has continued to cancel hundreds of flights daily. … Read more
Delta Air Lines canceled more than 700 flights on Monday, as the air carrier continued to struggle to restore operations after last week’s global cyber outage, even as other airlines were recovering from the incident. About 19% of Delta’s flights had been canceled Monday, according to data from FlightAware, out of roughly 1,300 flights to or from the US … Read more
Talk about a plain meal. After “spoiled” meals on a Delta Airlines flight forced the aircraft to make an emergency landing at JFK International Airport on Wednesday, the carrier is sticking to pasta only for many of its international flights, CNBC reported. An estimated 70 people on the trip from Detroit to Amsterdam fell ill … Read more
The airline you choose to fly can make or break your travel experience. Luckily, one airline has been named the best by this year’s Skytrax Awards, so you know what your top choice should be. At Monday’s 2024 World Airline Awards, Qatar Airways was declared the World’s Best Airline. This is the eighth time the … Read more
There are plenty of secrets and hacks when it comes to air travel, but one that’s lesser known is aircraft trading cards. While some travel enthusiasts have been collecting them for years, others are just now finding out about trading cards from social media posts that have gone viral. One video from November that has … 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
A Delta passenger captured the shocking moment a panel became dislodged from the ceiling of an aircraft during a flight from Honolulu to Minneapolis. Marissa Walton was on board the plane on Saturday when the incident occurred, with two flight attendants scrambling to place the panel back into position. “I’m not an expert, but this … Read more
Awe, poop! A Delta passenger shared his crappy experience on a recent flight after a fellow traveler “had a poop accident” mid-flight. On a Delta Reddit thread, the man said he was on a flight on Thursday when “a passenger in [first class] had a poop accident that caused an incredibly foul odor throughout the … Read more
Double-check your bags when flying with these carriers. A new report takes a close look at mishandled luggage over the past three years — and the numbers are jolting. Shipping site MyBaggage.com pored over a wealth of data supplied by the U.S. Department of Transportion that details the total amount of luggage — including wheelchairs and … Read more