Have airlines joined the Mile Lie Club? A Delta passenger caught the airline in a lie thanks to an Apple AirTag, which showed that her bag was not where they said it was. While originally posted in January, her X post has resurfaced on Reddit, where it is currently going viral. “Airlines must *hate* air … Read more
It’s a different kind of pre-check. Travelers departing Boston no longer have to be at the airport to go through security. Starting June 1, the Massachusetts Port Authority is debuting the first-ever remote airport terminal, allowing passengers flying out of Boston’s Logan International Airport to undergo TSA screening in advance — 25 miles away from … Read more
When you signed up for TSA Pre-Check, you were promised the dream of breezing through airport security, keeping your shoes on, and not having to sift through your strategically packed backpack to take out your laptop. But the selling point of ease holds little value when the security lines are hours long, and there aren’t … Read more
Passenger satisfaction is soaring — for now. Air travel hasn’t been easy as of late, with all kinds of hassles such as TSA troubles, long lines, flight delays and cancellations, and rising ticket prices and baggage fees due to rising jet fuel costs. Even with all the trouble, overall satisfaction with airlines in North America … Read more
It’s B.Y.O. snacks for thousands of Delta passengers. Starting May 19, Delta Air Lines will no longer offer food and beverage service on 450 daily flights. The removal of in-flight meals, snacks or drinks will apply to shorter flights, 349 miles or less, though those flying in first-class will still get the full service. Delta … Read more
A Delta Air Lines flight passenger was removed from a plane in Miami after refusing to end a phone call before takeoff, causing a delay and enraging other travelers. The incident happened Monday on a flight from Miami to Atlanta, the airline confirmed to Fox News Digital. Crew members repeatedly told the passenger to hang up while … Read more
Air travelers hoping for some relief on soaring ticket prices may not get it anytime soon — even if fuel costs drop, according to reports. One airline CEO in particular is facing backlash after suggesting the company may not lower the high fares even if oil prices stabilize, comments that quickly sparked anger among travelers online. During … Read more
Delta Air Lines is the latest airline to increase their checked bag fees. Passengers on domestic flights and select short-haul international routes will now pay $45 for their first checked bag and $55 for the second — a $10 increase. The cost of checking a third bad will increase from $150 to $200. The price … Read more
US airports have seen security lines so long that passengers are missing their flights — but some airlines are trying to do their part to help. Major airlines are letting passengers cancel or rebook their tickets free of charge if they missed their flight due to long Transportation Security Administration (TSA) wait times during the … Read more
Four Delta Air Lines flight attendants were injured after experiencing turbulence on a flight to Australia on Friday morning. The flight departed from Los Angeles, California, with 245 passengers and 15 crew members and was headed to Sydney when it experienced “brief turbulence,” according to the airline. Four Delta Air Lines flight attendants were injured … Read more
It’s first-class fury. Rapper Chika claimed that Delta Airlines baggage handlers trashed her pricey designer suitcases — and she’s not holding back. Chika unloaded in a furious social media rant after her luxury luggage nightmare. @chikalogy/Instagram The 29-year-old spitfire, real name Jane Chika Oranika, blasted the airline on social media after discovering her sleek Rimowa … Read more
American Airlines is betting big on luxury to regain altitude. From lie-flat seats and Bollinger champagne to Lavazza coffee and ultra-fast Wi-Fi, the carrier is rolling out a premium makeover to claw back ground lost to Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The break from years of cost-cutting and volume-driven strategy has been dubbed a “customer reimagination” plan by … Read more
Reality TV star Porsha Williams is being investigated by the FBI over a mystery incident that led to her being escorted off a Delta Airlines flight, according to a report. “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star was seen on video obtained by TMZ exiting a plane at Las Vegas International Airport on Sunday before takeoff … Read more
It was a real crappy landing. A Delta passenger is raising a stink after sitting next to a foul-smelling passenger who reportedly soiled themselves during a five-and-a-half-hour trip from Florida to Los Angeles, California. They detailed their odiferous flight in a post taking off on Reddit. In the smelly story, captioned “5.5-hour flight next to … Read more
He suffered from a premature evacuation. A Delta Airlines flight attendant accidentally deployed the emergency slide before a cross-country flight, causing an estimated six figures worth of damage and delaying passengers for several hours. “Everyone’s entire night just became a cluster f–k,” griped one incensed passenger on Reddit along with a pic of the prematurely-deployed … Read more
LaGuardia’s reputation is soaring. Forbes Travel Guide’s second annual Verified Air Travel Awards revealed the airports and airlines that offer a top-tier experience for passengers — and one of the most notoriously hated airports just took the top spot: New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The Guide gave out 18 awards in categories such as best first- … Read more
If only vacation could last over 100 years. For the first time ever, this time next year, New Yorkers will be able to fly Delta Airlines non-stop to one of the world’s most beautiful and healthiest destinations — Sardinia, Italy. Beginning next summer, will be able to fly non-stop to Sardinia, Italy. NurPhoto via Getty … Read more
Call it an armrest-ling contest. A middle-seat brawl broke out on a recent Delta flight when a passenger clashed with his larger seatmate over armrest rights. The drama kicked off when the shirty seatmate plopped down beside the larger man — promptly elbowing him. In the skirmish that followed, words flew — literally — about … Read more
Delta Air Lines announced that it’s cutting all flights to one major U.S. airport starting in November. The airline’s flights to Midland, a major airport in Texas, will be completely phased out, with the last flights from that airport being Nov. 8, The Street reported. While Delta reported strong earnings in the second quarter of … Read more
TSA (Transportation Security Administration) PreCheck has always been a golden ticket to getting ahead in security lines at the airport — and now the system is about to get even quicker at select airports with specific airlines. Typically, travelers with TSA PreCheck must show a boarding pass or ID with the PreCheck indicator before proceeding … Read more