It was a round drip flight. She had no trouble getting liquid on this plane: One California flyer allegedly had to sit under unidentified drippage from an overhead bag for an entire flight after the hostess refused to move her or the leaky luggage. A video depicting the passenger’s 20,000 leagues under the seat saga … Read more
If you think being called a “Karen” is bad, imagine being called a “Philip.” A flight attendant is sharing a code word that could indicate a passenger is on the flight crew’s naughty list. “If you’re labeled a Philip, then you’ve done something wrong and should probably expect to get bad service for the rest … Read more
It’s just plane rude. Soaring sky-high through the clouds on a flight to an exotic destination next to the one you love sounds like a sweet dream. But one newly engaged couple’s would-be fantasy trip fast became a mid-air nightmare when a flight attendant unceremoniously hijacked their assigned seats to accommodate a family that wished to be … Read more
She’s milking this tip for all it’s worth. Flight attendant Seymon Kates, who says she works for Delta Airlines, is sharing a hack to easily get liquids through airport security. “If you guys like oat milk or any kind of milk or condiments, get a breast milk bag and put your liquids in there,” Kates … Read more
Their first-class treatment is getting poor reviews. After footage of a flight attendant spoon-feeding a child sparked outrage online, the father has spoken out in defense of the good-natured gesture. Despite critics calling him “entitled,” Michael Rutherford, 43, said the Singapore Airlines stewardess provided “amazing service” and helped his five-year-old son Jett “have a good … Read more
If you find yourself among the roughly 3 million people who are traveling this time of year, filth and germs could be hiding in plane sight. Flight attendants recently opened up to Travel + Leisure about the five dirtiest places on an airplane so that passengers can arm themselves with knowledge — and some hand … Read more
A flight attendant has been mocked online for her “embarrassing” hotel drink “hack.” The US woman, who goes by the name Kaitlyn on TikTok, was staying at a hotel in between flights and with no microwave in the room, she decided to improvise. “A lot of times I get to my hotel room at the … Read more
If you need a mid-flight pick-me-up, you might want to pass on the java. A flight attendant has revealed the stomach-churning reasons that travelers should never drink airplane coffee. Reacting to a question on Reddit asking about the “dirty little secrets” of cabin crew, the TikToker, who goes by Kevin online, dished that he thinks … Read more
This flight turned out a treat. An airline worker has gone viral on TikTok after sharing a video that shows him baking a cake while 35,000 feet in the air. Miguel Vasconcelos, who works for the cut-price carrier Ryanair, shared the sweet clip to his account last week, where it quickly went viral, clocking up … Read more
Think flirting with a flight attendant will help you score first-class seats on the fly? Get your head out of the clouds. As a forewarning to airheads hoping to schmooze their way into free upgrades, an airline steward is virally revealing why sugary sweet talk and buttery flattery won’t grant wannabe high rollers access to the VIP section. … Read more
A flight attendant has shared a divisive request she received from a passenger that later sparked debate online. A Boston-based flight attendant named Vera, aka @balancedflyer on TikTok, went viral on the app after sharing one strange request she got mid-flight. In the video with more than 20,000 views, Vera said that a guy came … Read more
Aisle be damned! A flight attendant for TUI Airways in the UK is sharing an “airplane hack” for travelers looking to be more comfortable in the aisle seat. “Are you sitting on the aisle seat wondering why your armrest doesn’t go up?” Charlie Silver asks as she tries to pull up the aisle armrest to no avail. … Read more
You’ve gotta fight for your flight! Like a controversial celeb, airplane passengers no longer have to take cancellations lying down. A flight attendant has revealed a foolproof hack to get reimbursed for “delayed” flights, which she detailed in a video tutorial taking off on Instagram. “They [gate agents] will have to help,” declared the attendant, … Read more
They deemed it a pet-ty crime. A passenger is up in arms after getting booted from a flight for allegedly petting her dog, as documented in a TikTok clip with 1.1 million views. “Everyone around us was like, what’s going on here!?” wrote Sara Price, who uploaded a series of clips detailing her fellow passenger’s … Read more
The sky is the limit when it comes to flight attendants’ pet peeves. Natalie Magee, 42, shared her list of annoying airplane habits from bad bathroom etiquette to clipping toenails on board that bugs “every” flight attendant. Magee, from Colorado, has been working as a flight attendant for several years and shares videos on her … Read more
It was love at first flight — even though she couldn’t stand him at first sight. Love was unexpectedly in the air for a New York woman who was randomly seated next to the “most annoying” person on a cross-country flight from the Big Apple to Los Angeles. And although she didn’t think they were … Read more
A randy couple aboard an easyJet flight were caught in the middle of midair romp inside the plane’s bathroom by a shocked flight attendant and stunned passengers, according to footage posted on social media. When the nervous plane worker swung open the bathroom door, the half-dressed couple appeared to be mid-act with the man behind … Read more
These upgrade hacks with make your spirits soar. A former flight attendant has revealed the lesser-known tricks for securing a seat upgrade on a flight, which include the perfect day to travel and airport arrival time. Kamila Jakubjakova, who worked on Emirates flights for years, offered some questionable advice to the Sun, encouraging travelers to … Read more
She’s not on board with this in-flight beverage. “For any passengers out there, whether you are a frequent flyer, an occasional flyer, a seasonal flyer or will be a first-time flyer soon, I would like to say to you: Never drink tap water from the plane bathroom,” flight attendant Celina Bedding told the Mirror on … Read more
Settling children on a long flight can feel like a lofty endeavor. A flight attendant who shares his work experiences with followers online has provided several helpful hacks to help the parents of toddlers and young first-time flyers. TikTok user @ichbinvin, or Kevin, first assured viewers that crying babies are a part of life. “The … Read more