I asked the sick passenger sitting next to me on a plane to wear a mask — and nearly got kicked off my flight

I asked the sick passenger sitting next to me on a plane to wear a mask — and nearly got kicked off my flight

This situation is plane wild. A passenger on a United Airlines flight said they faced potentially serious consequences after asking a visibly sick seat mate to put on a mask. The virus-wary voyager related the tale of woe on Reddit — sparking significant conversation among their fellow flyers. A passenger on a United Airlines flight faced … Read more

I’m a flight attendant — hot towels in first-class come with dirty little secrets

I’m a flight attendant — hot towels in first-class come with dirty little secrets

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

Flight attendants, TSA trash Netflix’s ‘unrealistic’ airport movie, ‘Carry-On’ — but it did get a few things right

Flight attendants, TSA trash Netflix’s ‘unrealistic’ airport movie, ‘Carry-On’ — but it did get a few things right

It was the flightmare before Christmas. Crewmembers and TSA agents alike took pot-shots at Netflix’s hit holiday airport movie “Carry-On,” which they felt took more than a few creative liberties when it came to airport security. The flight-knuckle thriller follows TSA agent Ethan Kopek (Taron Edgerton) as he tries to outfox a mysterious traveler (Jason … Read more

Ex-flight attendant reveals 4-step method to calm frantic passengers: ‘We play a kindergarten teacher’

Ex-flight attendant reveals 4-step method to calm frantic passengers: ‘We play a kindergarten teacher’

She’s a flyin’ tamer. The friendly skies seem unfriendlier every day, forcing flight attendants to be on their guard at all times. Fortunately, one former Emirates flight attendant has divulged a foolproof, four-step method to prevent an inflight freakout — which involves talking to frantic flyers like a “kindergarten teacher.” “Just listening and not interrupting … Read more

Flight times are indeed getting longer — here’s why

Flight times are indeed getting longer — here’s why

If your flight times seem unusually long, that’s because they are. A New York Times analysis of Bureau of Transportation Statistics data found that average scheduled duration from New York’s JFK airport to Los Angeles has increased 23 minutes since 1995. In general, there’s an average rise in travel time of 18 minutes. But even … Read more

Passengers panic as American Airlines flight ‘floods’ in midair: ‘New fear unlocked’

Passengers panic as American Airlines flight ‘floods’ in midair: ‘New fear unlocked’

Freaked-out flyers feared they’d “drown” 30,000 feet above the ground.  Cruising the friendly skies was just as wet as sailing the high seas for passengers on an American Airlines flight from Dallas, Texas, to Minneapolis, Minnesota on Dec. 7. as water began flooding the cabin midair. American Airlines did not immediately respond to The Post’s request … Read more

Passenger blasted for bringing ‘emotional support’ Great Dane on airplane: ‘This s—t is getting out of hand’

Passenger blasted for bringing ‘emotional support’ Great Dane on airplane: ‘This s—t is getting out of hand’

The sight of this ruff rider gave a flight attendant paws — and her scowl is now breeding contempt online.  Emotional support pets come in all shapes, sizes and species.  But when a gigantic Great Dane accompanied its owner onto a small jet for a recent flight, one cabin crew member’s grimace made it clear that canine wouldn’t be … Read more

Flight attendants reveal the surprising day to travel ahead of Christmas rush — and other hidden tip

Flight attendants reveal the surprising day to travel ahead of Christmas rush — and other hidden tip

If you want to have a peaceful holiday filled with smooth travel and relaxed air time, here is a list of “must do’s” you’ll want to follow before heading to the airport. Former flight attendants from major airlines are sharing their top tips and tricks, including how to secure those coveted upgrades and avoid stress … Read more

I’m a 5-year flight attendant — these passenger behaviors should be illegal at 30,000 feet

I’m a 5-year flight attendant — these passenger behaviors should be illegal at 30,000 feet

Airplane passengers exhibiting bad manners belong in the slammer, says this fed-up flight attendant.  Between takeoff and landing, there’s an unspoken code of conduct to which frequently flyers should abide.  But when common sense fails, cabin crew member Cher Killough wants tactless trippers thrown in jail. Killough shared the top three social sins airplane passengers … Read more

Flight attendant reveals 8 hacks for stress-free — and cheaper — holiday travel

Flight attendant reveals 8 hacks for stress-free — and cheaper — holiday travel

It’s the holiday season, which means people are traveling at higher rates — and paying a lot to do so. Luckily, Esther Sturrus, a flight attendant who shares her knowledge on TikTok, has revealed her best tips for scoring a cheaper flight over this busy season. Esther Sturrus, a flight attendant, shares her insight about … Read more

Flight attendant calls out passengers who queue for the bathroom: ‘Lining up makes it worse’

Flight attendant calls out passengers who queue for the bathroom: ‘Lining up makes it worse’

There’s no need to skip to the loo when there’s a line. Lining up for the bathroom might seem like proper airplane protocol, but this seemingly standard practice is actually both inconvenient and potentially hazardous, flight experts have revealed. Rich Henderson, a flight attendant who runs the Two Guys on a Plane blog with his husband … Read more

I’m a flight attendant — these are the 5 most disgusting passenger habits

I’m a flight attendant — these are the 5 most disgusting passenger habits

Passengers, you’ve been warned. A flight attendant named Kat Nesbitt shared a two-minute TikTok listing the five things that she wants people to stop doing on airplanes. The first was yoga in the back galleys. “Now I understand flights can be long, and sometimes you need to get up, stretch, walk around, get that blood … Read more

I’m a flight attendant — here’s the secret to what we do with the champagne served in first class

I’m a flight attendant — here’s the secret to what we do with the champagne served in first class

Pop, pop. Fizz, fizz. Want to know what the secret to airplane champagne is?  Well, one flight attendant is spilling the tea — or the bubbly, as it were — on what she and her cloud cruising colleagues do with the left over champers first-class flyers don’t finish before landing.  “Everyone wanted to know what … Read more

I’m a flight attendant — this hack will tell you if your room is crawling with bedbugs

I’m a flight attendant — this hack will tell you if your room is crawling with bedbugs

If you don’t breathe all over a hotel bed before getting under the covers, you’re buggin’! Although huffing and puffing on a mattress might seem like an odd way to kick off a vacay, it’s how this bedbug-phobic flight attendant is able to breathe a sigh of relief prior to hitting the sheets.  “The first thing … Read more

I’m a flight attendant — I will always decline this one passenger request

I’m a flight attendant — I will always decline this one passenger request

A former U.S. flight attendant has lifted the lid and exposed the one request passengers make, and why most cabin crew members will decline. Taking to TikTok, Kat Kamalani, who worked as a flight attendant for six years, shared a video on the social media platform — where she has around 1 million followers. Speaking … Read more

I’m a flight attendant — these are the filthiest areas of an airplane and you should avoid them

I’m a flight attendant — these are the filthiest areas of an airplane and you should avoid them

Circle, circle. Dot, dot. Do you have your cootie shots?  The make-believe immunization may be worth getting before hitting the friendly skies for the holidays, as a plane pro is revealing the grossest, most germ-ridden areas in almost any aircraft.  “The filthiest parts of an airplane, in my opinion, as a five-year flight attendant,” Cher, … Read more

Underpaid flight attendants turn to stripping, eating passengers’ leftovers: ‘They can’t survive’

Underpaid flight attendants turn to stripping, eating passengers’ leftovers: ‘They can’t survive’

This brings new meaning to “airstrip.” A stripping flight attendant might seem like an OnlyFans fantasy. However, that’s not the case for some air hostesses, who’ve turned to removing their clothes for cash and other desperate measures to make ends meet when not working the financially unfriendly skies. “I am definitely not a girl that … Read more

I’m a flight attendant — there’s good news if your iPhone falls into an airplane toilet

I’m a flight attendant — there’s good news if your iPhone falls into an airplane toilet

It’s the “plop” no one wants to hear while on the pot.  Using an airplane lavatory is risky enough, owing to the germs, tight space and lack of ventilation. But there’s nearly no greater gamble than squatting over the seat while your precious phone is in your pocket, and hoping it doesn’t meet a watery … Read more

I’m a fitness influencer — flight crew threatened to throw away my smelly lunch I brought on a plane

I’m a fitness influencer — flight crew threatened to throw away my smelly lunch I brought on a plane

Someone has egg on their face. Flight attendants allegedly raised a stink after a fitness influencer and Playboy cover model brought a smelly egg-rich lunch into an airplane’s first-class cabin because she was on a strict diet. “The flight attendant came to talk to me about the smell being bothersome,” Vanusa Freitas, 32, told Jam … Read more

Passengers wearing crop tops claim ‘sexist’ flight attendant kicked them off Spirit Airlines plane: ‘Treated like a criminal’

Passengers wearing crop tops claim ‘sexist’ flight attendant kicked them off Spirit Airlines plane: ‘Treated like a criminal’

They didn’t appreciate the so-called inflight fashion policing. Two female passengers have accused a Spirit Airlines flight attendant of sexism after he allegedly kicked them off a plane for their choice of dress, as seen in a viral Instagram video. “It’s just humiliating having to be escorted and treated like a criminal just because we … Read more