Never use a free airplane blanket for this reason, flight attendants warn

Never use a free airplane blanket for this reason, flight attendants warn

Plane and simple, you shouldn’t be using airplane blankets. Flight attendants are warning that the complimentary blankets given out on planes are full of gross things like hair, food, mold and bodily fluids. Natalie Magee, a flight attendant of 20 years, admitted to Travel + Leisure that not even flight attendants want to touch these … Read more

This is the wild amount a flight attendant spends each month to look the part

This is the wild amount a flight attendant spends each month to look the part

She’s flying the skies — and footing a runway-worthy bill to do it. For a flight attendant named Hannah with over seven years in the air, looking like she stepped off a catwalk at 35,000 feet isn’t just part of the job — it is the job. And keeping that flawless face in formation costs … Read more

Flight attendant reveals airport thieves are secretly hiding among us — here’s one thing every traveler should do to stop them

Flight attendant reveals airport thieves are secretly hiding among us — here’s one thing every traveler should do to stop them

You don’t want to be a victim of flyway robbery. Airports might seem like safe havens due to the abundance of security personnel. However, Argentine flight attendant Barbara Bacilieri revealed how thieves are robbing passengers and duty-free shops at will — and what flyers can do to prevent themselves from becoming a target. The crew … Read more

I’m a flight attendant — we judge passengers who order this sketchy beverage

I’m a flight attendant — we judge passengers who order this sketchy beverage

Plane passengers who demand this hot brew make the cabin crew say “eww.” A tall order of judgment is on the menu for jet-setters thirsty for decaffeinated coffee at 30,000 feet, warns flight attendant Leanna Coy.  “I think we all know by now that ordering coffee on a plane is a little bit sketchy,” said … Read more

Passenger stunned after flight attendant cites ‘unwritten’ rule mid-flight — and even the TSA disagrees: ‘Condescending’

Passenger stunned after flight attendant cites ‘unwritten’ rule mid-flight — and even the TSA disagrees: ‘Condescending’

She thought the crewmember was a real knit-wit. An airline passenger named Brittany was flabbergasted after a crewmember told her to stop knitting even though it didn’t violate any aviation rules. A video detailing the flight attendant’s alleged fabric-ated regulation currently boasts over 500,000 views on TikTok. “Was hoping to finish knitting my sock on … Read more

Here’s what not to wear on a flight in case of an accident, experts warn: ‘It will melt on your skin’

Here’s what not to wear on a flight in case of an accident, experts warn: ‘It will melt on your skin’

That outfit is a no-no. Athleisure wear has become the go-to flight uniform for many travelers — since most people don’t want to be stuck wearing an uncomfortable outfit on a long flight. However, flyers might want to reconsider their next airport fit because experts are saying that leggings are probably the worst piece of … Read more

Disabled man kicked off EasyJet flight — because he couldn’t walk to toilet: ‘I’m not a person anymore’

Disabled man kicked off EasyJet flight — because he couldn’t walk to toilet: ‘I’m not a person anymore’

A disabled UK passenger had his “self-respect” shattered after he was reportedly booted from an easyJet flight before takeoff because he couldn’t walk to the lavatory. “I’ve always been a happy-go-lucky chap but this has knocked me back a bit,” Barry Dobner, 79 told the Liverpool Echo. The Brit, who has been wheelchair-bound since suffering … Read more

Mean girl flight attendant mocks excited first class passenger — for having too much fun on her flight

Mean girl flight attendant mocks excited first class passenger — for having too much fun on her flight

This controversy is taking off. A mean girl Emirates flight attendant aroused the internet’s ire — after allegedly ‘mocking’ a travel influencer who committed the sin of having too much fun on her recent first class flight. Excited to post from the posh airline’s top tier cabin, Thai content creator Bifern boasted to TikTok about the … Read more

Code Red! Crew members using these cryptic phrases during a flight could mean something is very wrong

Code Red! Crew members using these cryptic phrases during a flight could mean something is very wrong

Have a nice fright. While air travel is stressful enough on its own, certain in-flight situations can make it a real nightmare in the sky. That’s why flight attendants have devised specific words and phrases to indicate emergencies — ranging from hijackings to missing children — sans frightening passengers. Flight attendants use these code words … Read more

Flight attendant reveals freaky reason why you should store toothbrushes in the hotel safe

Flight attendant reveals freaky reason why you should store toothbrushes in the hotel safe

She believes it’s the most fly-gienic option. An Argentine flight attendant “freaked out” travelers after revealing some shocking advice to anyone staying in a hotel — including the importance of keeping one’s toothbrush in the safe. “We don’t take any chances with anything that goes in our mouth,” Barbiebac La Azafata, 32, declared in a … Read more

Passenger’s ‘premium peasant’ hack gets free upgrades on flights: ‘I got a row to myself, Champagne’

Passenger’s ‘premium peasant’ hack gets free upgrades on flights: ‘I got a row to myself, Champagne’

Now this is truly a sweet ride.  Cheapo travelers and globetrotters on a budget can cruise the clouds in swank style — and all for the low, low cost of a KitKat bar, so swears this frugal frequent flyer.  “This is exactly how you get a free upgrade on a flight,” said Henry Ward, a confidence coach … Read more

Flight passenger says traveler sent $150 over Venmo in swap for aisle seat: ‘Everyone has a price’

Flight passenger says traveler sent 0 over Venmo in swap for aisle seat: ‘Everyone has a price’

With the rise of flight passengers complaining about seat squatters, one traveler got creative by switching his seat without creating bad blood. In the “r/delta” forum on Reddit, a person who said he or she was on a nonstop flight from New York to Austin captioned a post, “Someone paid me to swap my aisle … Read more

The dark side of being a flight attendant: Medical emergencies, sleep deprivation, entitled passengers and more

The dark side of being a flight attendant: Medical emergencies, sleep deprivation, entitled passengers and more

There’s a dark side to working 30,000 feet in the air. Medical emergencies, sleep deprivation and 20-minute lunch breaks are all in a day’s work for Australia’s battler cabin crew. And then there’s the blow-ups over ham-and-cheese toasties. “It’s quite an interesting moment when someone calls you a f**kwit because you don’t have any toasties … Read more

Horrified mom says United Airlines demanded she remove disabled son’s ventilator before take-off: ‘So humiliated’

Horrified mom says United Airlines demanded she remove disabled son’s ventilator before take-off: ‘So humiliated’

The things a mother will go through for her child. A woman named Melissa Sotomayor was shocked at how United Airlines treated her disabled son on a recent flight home from Tampa, Florida to New Jersey. Sotomayor took to TikTok — in a now viral video with over 1 million views — to share her … Read more

This airline allows flight attendants to drink while ‘on duty’ — but only under these circumstances

This airline allows flight attendants to drink while ‘on duty’ — but only under these circumstances

One major US airline’s flight attendants have the opportunity to fly high. Attendants at rival airlines have discovered that their counterparts at United Airlines — as well as Air Canada — are occasionally permitted to drink on the job, according to Paddle Your Own Kanoo. The Chicago-based carrier is now the only major airline in … Read more

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