Thinking of finessing your way into first class on your next flight? Easy there — it’s not that simple. Barbara Bacilieri, a flight attendant of 15 years, has seen her fair share of travelers doing whatever they can to get to the front of the plane — and it turns out, bribing the in-flight crew … Read more
First class is so basic now. This week, Delta Airlines made what it’s calling an “industry-standard” change by making premium seating more affordable. It’s about time. The airline rolled out its “Basic fares” for first class and business class — which is basically like an economy seat with a few extra perks that typically only … Read more
Air travelers are sure to fly off the handle when they hear this. American Airlines has quietly instituted a new policy that would allow it to downgrade first-class passengers to economy — but keep the money passengers paid for premium seats, according to a new report by View From The Wing. First-class tickets are a … Read more
Seat upgrade. In an increasingly expensive, tiresome, and joyless travel environment, the chance to spend a long flight absorbed in a movie remains an enduring treat. Now, an entertainment company promises to take the in-seat viewing experience to new heights and immersive depths. Entertainment system company RAVE Aerospace and plane seating expert Safran Seats have … Read more
Talk about a first-class faux pas. A high-flying passenger is getting dragged online after turning a luxury seat into a footrest free-for-all — and leaving her seatmate in front of her fuming midair. The mile-high mess unfolded on Reddit, where user @ker9189 detailed the toe-curling encounter aboard an American Airlines flight, revealing how a woman … Read more
More like Bling-apore Airlines. A travel influencer named Antoine redefined “high roller” after forking over $14,000 to fly in one of Singapore Airlines’ first class suites, complete with a luxury bed, extensive storage and top-flight dining options. The high-roller detailed this alleged “pinnacle of first-class aviation” in a video with 10 million views on YouTube. … Read more
There are some things that are off-limits even to first-class fliers. On the Delta Reddit page, a traveler recently revealed that a simple question asked by a passenger in seat 1B sparked a security scare on board their red-eye flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale. As cabin service began, the man allegedly pulled aside … Read more
He was on the no-buy list. An ambitious California passenger is going viral after trying to bribe his way into first-class with hundreds of dollars worth of crew gifts — only to get rejected each time. Videos of his botched wheel-greasing attempts — which thankfully skewed more fun social media experiment than outright skullduggery — … Read more
ChatGPT, let’s make people’s anger soar. A man who claims to be a CEO is being slammed online after bragging about his first-class travels — in a rage-inducing social media post compiled with the help of the popular AI tool. Jake Bass, who lists himself as a CEO and founder on social media, went viral … Read more
Air France on Tuesday unveiled a new first-class suite as it expands efforts to lure wealthy travelers from business jets and lend a “French touch” to the tussle for premium revenue. The CEO of parent Air France-KLM, Ben Smith, told Reuters the unspecified investment aimed to place Air France at the top of the European league … Read more
Stuck in the middle with you? Most flyers take pains to avoid sitting in the center — but one first-class passenger on United Airlines relayed a baffling case where a fellow flyer seemed set on a dreaded middle seat. “Why would someone book 2E?” the incredulous plane passenger wrote in a Reddit post detailing the … Read more
They’re meant to cleanse hands and face, but first-class slobs are using them to scrub their foul and funky places. Hot towels often come as a complimentary amenity to passengers with premium status on airplanes. But a veteran flight attendant warns that those little lukewarm luxuries — heated cloths typically handed out to first-class flyers … Read more
Don’t tell this disgruntled traveler to relax. A first-class flyer likely thought he was flying coach after the passenger in front reclined their seat into his lap on an American Airlines flight. A picture of the egregious space invasion is currently taking off on X. “‘First Class.’ Dude is in my lap,” snarked X user … Read more
They’re movin’ on up. A flight attendant’s pro tips to help passengers increase their odds of getting selected for free in-light upgrades went viral on social media where millions of viewers frequently tune in for her travel secrets. “Don’t tell anyone, but there are a lot of ways you can get free upgrades to first … Read more
Grubby cabins aren’t limited to coach. A high-rolling entrepreneur who shelled out over $6,000 for a first-class seat on Air India was flabbergasted to find that it had ripped furnishings, grime around his seat and a broken-down in-flight entertainment system. He detailed this veritable inflight Fyre Festival in a clip with over 2.6 million views … Read more
Is the weight of flying first class worth it? Swiss International Air Lines is being forced to rebalance their planes because their new first-class seats are too heavy, CNN reported. Swiss — the flag carrier of Switzerland — was set to install the new seats, known as Swiss Senses, as part of a revamp to … 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
A woman on Reddit who says she was alienated and given the cold shoulder by her family after she accepted a free first-class upgrade on a vacation did nothing wrong, Reddit users said, weighing in on her drama. Reddit user “Abbyissostupid” told Reddit’s “Am I the A–hole” (AITA) subreddit about her dilemma in a post … 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
It was ruff skies for diners on China Eastern Airlines last week. As if airlines weren’t seemingly tightening budgets enough: Passengers were shocked and revulsed after their inflight menu appeared to offer “dog food” as one of the dinner options, per a Facebook post currently blowing up online. “What is it?” inquired the poster, named … Read more