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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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