The only thing that departed was his money. A Virgin Airlines passenger allegedly found himself $800 poorer after a communications mixup resulted in him missing his original flight. “What Virgin has done to me is just so wrong,” Max Cameron, 64, told Yahoo News of the catastrophe, which occurred after he’d booked a night flight … Read more
He thought he was taking a different kind of trip. A UK airplane passenger likely thought he’d flown to a parallel dimension after sitting next to his inflight facsimile — who shared his name, looks and even a friend. “It’s crazy. What are the odds on that?” Mark Garland, 58, told South West News Service … Read more
It was the worst seat downgrade ever. A man named Brent had a truly crappy flight after getting trapped in an airplane lavatory for 35 minutes — before eventually getting rescued by the pilot. His wife detailed his unfortunate outhouse arrest in a Reddit post taking flight online. “Don’t ask me who was flying the … Read more
It was a very turbulent interaction. A 26-year-old woman started a debate after wondering if she’d done wrong by not giving up her seat for a wheelchair-bound woman inside an airport terminal. Taking to Reddit with her grievance, the anonymous user made it clear that she arrived well before her flight and snagged a seat … Read more
She wasn’t about to be “shaded” by a kid. An airline passenger put the “blind” in “blind justice” after shutting down an “entitled” brat who monkeyed with her window shade. A clip of the incident amassed nearly 16 million views and sparked a raging debate over who gets to control the shade. “I LOVE the … Read more
Give up a first-class seat — in this economy? Another day, another traveler treating flights like a game of musical chairs in the sky. This time, a woman was labeled “entitled” on social media after allegedly asking a fellow business class passenger to swap seats with her husband — who was assigned to economy class. … Read more
They were cockpit-roaches. Passengers aboard Indian budget airline IndiGo were bugging out after spotting cockroaches running amok aboard a plane, as depicted in a skin-crawling clip with over 115,000 views. “Cockroaches and in the food area of a plane (anywhere for that matter) are just truly awful,” Tarun Shukla, an Indian aviation journalist who shared … Read more
It was an inflight face-off. A celebrity couple who thought they had the “best” seats on the plane were mortified after realizing their seating arrangement was anything but that. A clip of the mile-high mishap currently boasts nearly 20 million views on TikTok. The couple in question were Real Madrid star Sergio Carrallo and his … Read more
What a couple of airheads. A pilot is facing backlash online after pulling a controversial “zero gravity” prank on several female passengers, as seen in an Instagram video with 45 million views. “Zero gravity is safe and a fun type of thing to do with friends when done correctly,” pilot and flying instructor John Robert … Read more
A passenger on a maggot-infested Delta flight recounted the moment he set his eyes on a woman who was hit by the disgusting stowaways. A Delta flight was turned around after maggots fell onto passengers. NurPhoto via Getty Images “She was freaking out,” Philip Schotte, who was aboard the infested flight from Amsterdam to Detroit … Read more
They might have even preferred snakes. A Delta flight from Amsterdam to Detroit was filled with some unwanted stowaways — maggots that fell onto disgusted passengers from an overhead bin while midair on Tuesday, The Independent reported. The gross bugs had infested fish that a passenger stored in their carry-on luggage, according to reports. A … Read more
Their travel plans were put on paws. Perplexed dog owners are scratching their heads as to why and how their cute, and often well-behaved, companions got banned from air travel. Such was the case of Megan Moskowitz and her English cocker spaniel Maci, who suddenly became a pup of interest at Newark Airport. She told … Read more
A new report has outlined the top five U.S. flight hubs that consistently kept travelers at ease and on time in January 2024 — while also listing off the five that had the most disruptions at the start of the new year. The new data from airfare claims company AirHelp found California’s Sacramento International Airport … Read more
She wanted to escape the mile cry club. A UK mom split opinions online after revealing that she flew first-class on a transcontinental trip while her 11-month-old baby and boyfriend were in coach. “Am I horrible for leaving them both in economy?” inquired Ellis Cochlin in the caption to the TikTok clip, which amassed 350,000 … Read more
The skies may not be clear, but passengers’ minds surprisingly are. A strong majority of American travelers are unfazed by a noticeable spate of recent sky-high airline drama — most notably a door plug blowing off an Air Alaska flight in January — according to a new survey by the Associated Press. Despite those and … Read more
Snooze control. Ever wonder where pilots go for some inflight shut-eye? A pilot has freaked out fliers by revealing the comfy but claustrophobic quarters where captains bed down during long-haul trips. “They have different options to choose from when it comes to getting some shut-eye” explained Ethiopian pilot and A350 instructor Tewodros Solomon in an … Read more
She aroused suspicion with this weapon of mass seduction. A female plane passenger was left mortified after a vibrator began buzzing in her suitcase shortly before takeoff, with crew ordering her to disembark the aircraft and reveal the noisy contents of her carry-on. The embarrassing ordeal was filmed by the flier’s friend and posted to … Read more
What a sticky situation for Boeing. It was another day, another mile-high issue for the fiasco-plagued airplane designer when a UK passenger grew alarmed after noticing pieces of tape on the exterior of a Boeing 787 during a flight to India, as seen in shocking photos. “I’ve flown all around the world, but never seen … Read more
It was a career’s worth of mile-high-jinks. Thought you’ve experienced some nightmares on 30,000 feet? A flight attendant had the internet in a tizzy after revealing some of the wildest things he’s experienced during his 25-year career, including hooking up with passengers and flyers defecating in their seats. He detailed the NSFW work stories in … Read more
He turned back the clock on inflight entertainment. A Ryanair flight resembled a folk concert at 30,000 feet after an Irish musician whipped out his fiddle and started playing to the delight of fellow passengers as seen in a viral video. “I think it really shortened the flight for us all,” said cameraman Danny Walters … Read more