This won’t fly. American Airlines fliers are fuming after the carrier cut its program awarding bonus miles and other travel perks to passengers who purchase a basic economy ticket. According to the airline’s website, the policy change is in effect for travelers who booked basic economy tickets on or after Dec. 17 at 12 a.m. … Read more
Southwest Airlines has been making a range of changes, with the carrier now charging for checked luggage and eliminating its famous open seating policy in favor of assigned seats. From Jan. 27, 2026, passengers will now have assigned seats — but they’ll be boarding differently from most other carriers. Per the Wall Street Journal, Southwest … Read more
In a time when businesses want to tack on hidden fees for almost anything — it shouldn’t come as a surprise that airlines are suddenly being greedy with how they’re charging solo flyers. Reportedly, Delta is one of a few airlines that are now charging extra for single flight tickets. According to View From The … Read more
Delta is grounding Basic Economy. The airline is overhauling its ticket offerings in a bid to give customers “greater choice and more customization” — and it’s its most economical offering will be impacted. But frugal fliers fear not, Delta will still offer the cheapest tier of ticket under a new name. From Oct 1, Basic … Read more
Mile-high meltdown? Try terminal tantrum. A woman at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport stripped down mid-argument this week in a head-turning moment, joining a growing trend of in-flight and in-airport undressings. In viral videos filmed by a bystander and shared widely on social media, the topless woman, wearing only white underwear, black shoes and shiny hoop … Read more
One airline exec’s anti-alcohol request might be a tall order for boozing travelers. After Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary’s comments about the need to impose a two-drink limit at airport bars due to an uptick in violence among plane passengers, frequent flyers aren’t too pleased with the proposal. “We don’t want to begrudge people having a … 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
James Corden’s latest public controversy didn’t go the way one might think. On Sunday, the former “Late Late Show” host, 45, was photographed seemingly reprimanding an employee at British Airways after a turbulent trip from Faor, Portugal, to the UK – and other passengers rallied around him, insisting that he was in the right. This … Read more