Add gate-crashers to the long list of passengers that cabin crew can’t stand. Flight attendants are speaking out against “gate lice” who crowd the boarding area at the airport, saying the self-centered travelers believe they’re better and more important than their fellow fliers. “I absolutely hate gate lice,” declared Brian Hart Hoffman who was a flight … Read more
Let’s hope this air-brained scheme never takes off. Researchers at the University of Cambridge announced a pie-in-the-sky plan to get the aviation industry to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 — by mandating longer flight times. Air travel isn’t harsh punishment enough these days, apparently — witness the recent American Airlines flight was rerouted to its … Read more
An Australian man has unleashed on Virgin Australia, after a tiny mark on his partner’s passport stopped them from boarding a flight to Bali. Sean Ferres, a Gold Coast-based DJ and music producer, along with his girlfriend Brooke, were headed to the popular island destination when she was stopped because of a “microscopic coffee stain” … Read more
The harder, the better. When packing for a flight, the bag is just as important as the contents, according to American Airlines flight attendant Megan Homme. The intrepid work traveler has detailed how to select the perfect suitcase so all their belongings stay safe and secure in the cargo hold. Tip one: avoid soft bags. … Read more
Jet-setters are sure to flip over this hot tip. Losing a bag while flying the friendly skies is an upset most travelers go above and beyond to avoid. While some tech-savvy globetrotters pack mini locator devices in their suitcases, hoping to quickly recover any lost luggage with the gadgets, others still prefer the tried-and-true method of inking … Read more
Travelers might not know that Google Flights has a lowest-price guarantee. Google already offers fliers a chance to see if their trip is priced low, high or average for the time of travel, but now they’re testing a program that will guarantee you have the lowest price — and they’ll pay you back if not. … Read more
It’s used when an odor is brewing. If you have ever been in an airplane’s lavatory and noticed a bag of coffee beans or grounds on a shelf, as one puzzled Reddit user did on their flight, chances are it hasn’t spilled out of a passenger’s carry-on. Instead, and in a world where bouts of … Read more
At the airport, the runways are strictly for planes, not for fashion. When it comes to mile-high style, it’s best to store your stilettos in your suitcase and opt for comfort according to American Airlines flight attendant Andrea Fischbach. But the cabin crew couture connoisseur assures travelers that “it is possible to dress comfortably and … Read more
This is how you dress for success at Delta. Delta Air Lines is reminding potential flight attendants that they need to be wearing underwear. The airline recently released a two-page memo for “appearance requirements” for future hires outlining strict guidelines for how one should look during the interview process, training and throughout their career. Delta … Read more
Always follow your toes. Flight attendants stay in so many hotels it can be hard to remember which accommodation is which. Fortunately, one air hostess has discovered an inn-genious way to reorient themselves no matter where they are — and all it takes is a pair of shoes. “[This hack] high key makes sense for … Read more
A flight attendant has gone viral after sharing her advice for people who may be nervous flyers. Rhia Kerr, 23, has been working for Ryanair, an Irish carrier group, for five months. She recently posted a TikTok video, which has garnered more than 2.5 million views, with tips on how to calm yourself if you … Read more
If you’ve ever been frustrated that the cabin crew of a plane won’t help you stow your carry-on luggage, you’re not alone — but there’s a good reason. A flight attendant, who frequently shares the secrets of the job on TikTok, has let people in on why they won’t help with your bags. A flight … Read more
A Brisbane man who booked four cheap first class flights to the US due to an error on the Qantas website was shocked when he was hit with a more than $100,000 bill after the national carrier promised to rebook customers on business class at no extra cost. Qantas sold hundreds of first class fares between Australia … Read more
“I was on a flight with my three-year-old daughter, and there was a family sitting across from us with a kid who looked about the same age,” a mom begins her post to a parenting advice forum. “The little boy noticed my daughter’s iPad and was trying to get at it and started crying when the mom told him no,” … Read more
If you’re not planning on “raw dogging” your next flight, you might choose to take a nap to pass the time. People who snooze on planes often opt for a window seat so they can rest their head — but a flight attendant is warning against it. A flight attendant named Tommy, who goes by … Read more
Whatever floats your boat. Two globetrotters have spent the past 15 months traveling the world without taking a single flight. Tommaso Farinam, 25, and Adrian Lafuente, 27, are “sustainable explorers” who have moved between continents by hitching rides on strangers’ sailboats. Planes — which emit around 90kg of CO2 per passenger per hour, depending on … Read more
It seems the recent spate of bad airplane passenger etiquette hasn’t deterred flight attendant hopefuls from attempting to enter their ranks. Delta Airline’s website epically crashed after becoming overloaded with a deluge of applications for its 2025 flight attendant positions. The glitch occurred Wednesday after the carrier, which is one of the “Big Three” US … Read more
Crappy travels. A transatlantic Delta flight had to be diverted to New York City after a passenger experienced an apparent bout of diarrhea inflight, according to a viral post on X. The Airbus A330 had been flying from Boston, Massachusetts to Rome, Italy last Friday but turned around over the Atlantic Ocean about an hour … Read more
More like Delaybor Day. US travelers were stranded at Newark Liberty International Airport on Labor Day after an equipment outage caused numerous flight delays and cancellations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it had implemented ground delays at the New Jersey hub on Monday afternoon due to a “radar issue,” NBC New York reported. … Read more
You don’t want to be seeing red on a red-eye flight. A bad airport experience can set your trip off on the wrong foot or ruin the relaxation you acquired on your vacation, so choosing the right location for a late-night flight is ultra important. To save you from turning the red-eye into a teary-eyed … Read more