A passenger on a recent Delta flight is laughing all the way to the bank. Traveling before or after a holiday weekend is always hectic for both fliers and airlines. However, one traveler was at the right place at the right time when the popular airline offered him $3,000 to change flights. Here’s what exactly … Read more
Southwest Airlines became the latest US carrier on Wednesday to withdraw its financial forecast as President Trump’s trade war has created the biggest uncertainty for the industry since the COVID-19 pandemic. With little clarity on how consumers will behave in the face of a potentially worsening economy, airlines are struggling to accurately forecast their business. Travel is a discretionary item for many … Read more
These vacationers really raised the roof — but, no, they weren’t partying. Freaked-out air travelers were forced to hold up the roof of a plane after its interior suddenly caved in during a recent trip from Atlanta to Chicago on April 14. “My homie was on a Delta flight and the ceiling collapsed,” claimed content creator Lucas … Read more
It was a pre-flight food fight. A Delta Sky Club member was left outraged after observing another visitor to the airport lounge load up on mountains of free food for their trip. The exasperated eyewitness took to Reddit to rail against the shameless and selfish hoarder, writing: “While this fellow, apparently raised by wolves, was … Read more
They reached their tipping point. A recent flyer was appalled when they were asked to tip at the exclusive Delta One Lounge at the LAX airport — which has caused quite a discussion on Reddit. In the r/delta subreddit, a traveler shared their experience asking other Delta Club elitists if what they encountered was normal … Read more
New York is perfect — until it’s not. Then it’s time to take off. Here’s a look at some of the latest and greatest newly unveiled nonstop flight routes to and from the city. Delta Air Lines (LGA) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) Aircraft: Bombardier CRJ-900Round-trip: From $269 With its inaugural wheels up … Read more
One flyer said she recently encountered a seat squatter on her flight and claimed she was shamed for asking the person to move. In the forum “r/delta” on Reddit, the post was titled, “Man takes my window seat in lieu of his own window seat. On purpose.” “I boarded my 3-hour Delta flight toward the … Read more
She had an absolutely retch-ed flight. A Delta passenger’s travels took a turn for the worse after a fellow flyer projectile vomited on her — and the airline allegedly did little to help. “The puke was gross, but the response by Delta was worse,” lamented Laura Juntgen while recounting the icky incident in a ten-minute … Read more
Flight anxiety has taken off, and sales are crashing. Since the year started, there’s been a string of deadly collisions and scary incidents — and Americans’ confidence in air travel has diminished, prompting some flyers to back off on travel plans, according to two airlines that had crashes. A piece of reckage from the mid-air collision between an … Read more
Several major U.S. airlines dialed back their quarterly financial expectations as the industry contends with softer demand from economic uncertainty and other factors. Southwest, American, and Delta were among the carriers to announce changes to their guidance. Southwest said its revenue per available seat mile was now expected to go up 2-4% in the first quarter, a … Read more
That’s one way to handle a gate lice infestation. Over the past few years, there’s been an uptick in people bum-rushing the boarding area before their turn. However, one enterprising Delta gate agent has devised an unorthodox way to discourage gate-crashers — by threatening to check their bags at the door, as detailed in a … Read more
Mexican airline Aeromexico had the world’s best record for on-time arrivals in 2024, according to an annual ranking released Thursday. Delta Air Lines scored the highest among US carriers despite a computer outage that caused thousands of flight cancellations in July. Aviation-data provider Cirium said in a report that nearly 87% of Aeromexico flights arrived within 15 minutes of their scheduled … Read more
Talk about a ruff flight. A Delta passenger was barking mad after being forced to give up their plush first class seat for a fellow traveler — and downright furious to discover that the lucky VIP was a dog. “I got upgraded to first this morning, only to 15 mins later get downgraded (to a worst … Read more
Is that bump up to business class worth the money? A recent study by Dailybase revealed the best airlines for flight upgrades that don’t disappoint. Researchers evaluated 49 different international airlines, including Virgin Atlantic, Delta Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Iberia Airlines has the best upgrades compared to 49 airlines. hectorchristiaen – stock.adobe.com The study compared … Read more
The great debate surrounding how early you might want to arrive at the airport is back. In a trending Reddit thread, a user posted a photo of a message allegedly sent by Delta Air Lines, alerting the passenger to arrive three hours early at Orlando International Airport. The alert stated, “Delta Air Lines: TSA baggage … Read more
Unclaimed baggage alert. A TikTok user who goes by @g_buser online revealed how a Delta Airlines passenger left their eyelash strips on the wall. “If you recently flew Delta and sat in row 27, you forgot something,” the creator wrote in the 6-second clip, with over 1.2 million views. A previous passenger left their eyelashes … Read more
A traveler recently took to Reddit to share a screenshot showing what a Delta gate agent (GA) did to enhance passengers’ comfort on a less-than-full flight. The post in the “r/delta” forum is earning praise for the thoughtful move made by the agent at St. Louis Lambert International Airport in Missouri. “Not a very full … Read more
If your New Year’s resolution is to travel more, you’ll want to be aware of any changes coming to airlines in the new year. Many airlines are making big adjustments in 2025, including updated baggage fees, carry-on policies and general rules. No matter what airline you fly, there’s likely to be an update that could … Read more
These airlines aren’t taking off with their customers. AirHelp Inc. has released its 2024 AirHelp Score report list of the best and worst-performing airlines. The rankings are made based on customer complaints, on-time arrival and departure data, plus feedback from passengers from over 54 countries on the quality of food, comfort and crew service from … Read more
They didn’t protect the border. A Delta Airlines passenger was understandably nervous after the frame encircling their window toppled off during a rocky landing, as detailed in a Reddit post taking off online. “Whelp, it’s not often that things other than wi-fi break on my flights, but this is a first,” read the caption to … Read more