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
It was a different kind of standby flight. A female airplane passenger sparked debate after she opted to stand in the aisle for the entire flight, as seen in a viral TikTok video. “Lady stood on my flight for the entire seven-hour duration watching her movie,” Dr. Richard Duong, who posts under the username @envisionaries, … Read more
Talk about going down in flames. A nervous passenger was convinced her plane was going down when flight attendants began handing out a very peculiar object to travelers. The Polish woman, Jula Vadini, who was traveling to San José Del Guaviare in Colombia, captured a TikTok video of the moment the flight crew began passing … Read more
A Washington, D.C., man’s alleged bare-chested attack on a flight attendant led to passengers intervening in a midair assault, federal officials said. Kedus Yacob Damtew, 38, was aboard a United Airlines flight on June 12, 2024, from Houston to Newark, New Jersey, when he allegedly threatened and assaulted a flight attendant, according to a news … Read more
A female tourist was left panicking and praying her plane wouldn’t crash after staff handed passengers candles shortly before turbulence hit. Jula Vadini, from Poland, was traveling on a 50 minute flight from Bogotá to San José Del Guaviare, in Colombia, on Saturday, December 17, when a flight attendant woke her up and handed her … Read more
Unclaimed baggage alert. A TikTok user who goes by @g_buser online revealed how a Delta Airlines passenger left their eyelash strips on the wall. “If you recently flew Delta and sat in row 27, you forgot something,” the creator wrote in the 6-second clip, with over 1.2 million views. A previous passenger left their eyelashes … Read more
A traveler recently took to Reddit to share a screenshot showing what a Delta gate agent (GA) did to enhance passengers’ comfort on a less-than-full flight. The post in the “r/delta” forum is earning praise for the thoughtful move made by the agent at St. Louis Lambert International Airport in Missouri. “Not a very full … Read more
There’s nothing worse than heading to the airport, ready to take off on your flight and enjoy your vacation, only to be denied the ability to board because you didn’t follow certain important rules. Yana Biryukova, a Dallas-based international flight attendant, took to social media to share an important travel PSA with fliers that “happens every single … Read more
Your go-to airplane outfit might be a safety hazard. A travel expert has warned passengers against wearing leggings on a flight, a simple choice often seen as the most comfortable option. Christine Negroni, an American travel writer, told The Sun that the popular attire is one of the most dangerous things a traveler could wear … Read more
Their airplanes might fly, but time does not. Looking for the most efficient airport experience possible during the stressful holiday travel rush? You might want to avoid Miami International Airport, where travelers waste the most overall time — a whopping 47.1 minutes — in the U.S., according to a survey by flight perk maximization site … Read more
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
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
A TikTok video posted by an influencer has sparked a conversation in the comments section addressing how to travel with electronics. The woman said her new MacBook broke while on a flight after she stored it in the seat pocket in front of her. She said the person in front of her was reclining their … Read more
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
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
Leaving Las Vegas wasn’t so lucky for these tourists. A Canadian couple is protesting WestJet airlines after a cut-and-dry flight home from Las Vegas, Nevada, nearly turned into a week-long Odyssey from hell. “I thought this was a mistake,” Andrew Korchacov, 44, from Terrace, B.C., told the National Post while recalling the extreme jet lag. … Read more
Longest flight delay ever. Elon Musk may have promised to make commercial space travel an everyday event with SpaceX, but those with infinite memories will recall the idea being floated many moons ago — while one would-be carrier even handed out IOUs. Pan Am — the airline considered to be among the best of the world during … Read more
A grandmother on vacation was left stunned after nearly being arrested for refusing to pay for a tuna sandwich that she sent back during an international flight earlier this month. Lily Ifield described the sub as “soggy,” “cold” and inedible when she ordered the $11 snack on a Jet2 flight from London to Turkey on … Read more
An influencer living in Bali has been shamed for complaining on social media that her flight to Australia had been canceled and she needed to get back for a hen’s party on the weekend. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in the Indonesia province of Nusa Tenggara erupted several times in recent weeks causing black ash and smoke … Read more
Sorry to Android users — this one’s just for the iPhone owners. Who among us doesn’t find navigating an airport to be a stressful process — from finding gates to wondering if you’re at the correct baggage carousel, or staying updated with flight delays or early arrivals. Good news, then, from former airline employee Darby Maloney, … Read more