She’s putting these passengers on the no-fly list. Picking the most irritating passengers might seem daunting given the number of air barbarians lately. However, one UK flight attendant has taken on this Herculean task and listed the passengers who cause her the most pain in the air. (Hint: it’s not celebrities.) “I think if you’re … Read more
Fight or flight? A cobra and a mongoose treated an airplane runway like a boxing ring, viciously attacking one another and causing havoc in India. The airplane’s takeoff was delayed after the pilot spotted the creatures scrapping on the tarmac in Patna, Bihar, as seen in a viral video. The interspecies grudge match reportedly transpired … Read more
That’s not the way to make the dough rise. A baking influencer has been ripped as “inconsiderate” after making bread for her sister while aboard a long-haul flight. “Do you want to see the final results?” Maria Baradell teased in a clip of the sky-high cooking hack that’s blowing up on Instagram. The content creator, … Read more
He definitely made it into the mile cry club. An American tourist has been deported from Colombia after kicking and punching an airplane because he missed his flight. The wild video was initially shared to the X account @RedMasNoticias, but was reposted to Instagram, where it’s currently going viral. “This man had an aggressive demeanor … Read more
It was like something out of a “Home Alone” sequel. An Iceland mother was apoplectic after her teen son was stranded abroad by Wizz Air after the budget airline allegedly overbooked his flight. “I am so lost for words,” the fretful parent, named Arna, 39, wrote in a a Reddit post blowing up online. Her … Read more
Singer Bebe Rexha claimed she was threatened and banned from her flight for allegedly speaking Albanian to an airport security agent, adding that she was the victim of a hate crime. The 34-year-old vocalist was traveling to the US when she was stopped from boarding her flight at Munich International Airport in Germany on Saturday. … Read more
She was on a flight from heaven — headed straight to hell. A passenger on a Southwest flight from Hawaii to the mainland found herself trapped in a nightmare after a child wouldn’t stop kicking the back of her seat — and the parent allegedly refused to take the matter seriously. And while the internet is full … Read more
She refused to lower her Louis and ended up in custody. A Chinese woman was escorted off an aircraft by police after she refused to place her $3,000 Louis Vuitton handbag on the floor for takeoff. The designer bag drama occurred Aug 10. on a flight departing from Jiangbei International Airport, with footage captured by … Read more
Who’s to blame when your luggage gets lost? Well, tags, you’re it! Globetrotting through the friendly skies with your favorite, most sturdy suitcase might seem sensible to many seasoned frequent flyers. But a former flight attendant is now warning that making this common mistake is a sure-fire way for your goodies to go missing. The airway … Read more
Having a “raw” dog in this viral fight could be deadly. Social media clout chasers are “raw dogging” flights, with no entertainment whatsoever, in droves, making the bizarre stung the buzziest travel trend of the summer. No music, no streaming, no sleep — just staring at the map on the seatback screen, or nothing at all, in … Read more
Flight attendants don’t mean to be fussy when enforcing those annoying in-flight rules — they just don’t want to fined themselves cutting a massive check. “Did you know that flight attendants can get fined $10,000 out of their own money by the FAA?,” claimed American Airlines cabin crew member Keana, 31, in a viral TikTok reveal. “When … Read more
Here’s a tip that’s taking off. A flight attendant admitted that there is a “seating strategy” behind meal service on a plane — and that some rows hold an advantage over others. “Often meal service will begin at the front of the cabin and progress to the back,” Joyce Chan of Cathay Pacific airline recently … Read more
They can’t have nice things. Viewers were left reeling after a travel TikTokker posted an in-depth account of his experience as a passenger in a First Class suite — widely considered to be one of the most luxurious in the sky and as big as some NYC studio apartments. A frequent flyer from Cambodia — who goes … Read more
Most people don’t bring their passports with them when flying domestically, but one traveler discovered that might be a mistake. In a video posted by @ItalianKate on TikTok, she filmed another passenger (@griptape_ on TikTok) as he explained how their flight from Puerto Rico to Miami ended up with them stranded in an airplane terminal. … Read more
Don’t be a flight knight. While tipping might seem ubiquitous in every sector, one place you won’t find this custom is the friendly skies. That’s right, giving gratuities to flight attendants is not only uncommon but it’s discouraged by flight experts. Why? Because flight attendant’s prime directive is keeping everyone safe, not serving drinks and … Read more
If you consume the internet like water, you’ve likely seen the viral TikTok hack that could help you score extra room on a flight. The tip involves booking an aisle and a window seat in the hopes no one books the seat in the middle, but some solo travelers don’t seem to care about sitting between two strangers … Read more
They’re devils in disguise. Two travel bloggers tried dressing up as Elvis Presley on a recent trip to Las Vegas in a bid to score free flight upgrades. British couple Ryan and Jade, who host the YouTube series Live The Dash, were flying Virgin Atlantic from Manchester, England to Sin City when they tried the … Read more
There’s no winging it at 30,000 feet. Tending to the countless needs of air travelers is no light lift, so flight attendants must be especially skilled. According to one attendant, the post requires tenderness and patience — and the ability to swim if the plane unexpectedly nosedives into water. Rania revealed the top 10 qualifications flight attendants … Read more
This ice age is over. Experts are urging air travelers to avoid adding ice cubes to their drinks while on a plane, saying that you could be contracting germs by doing so. “Don’t get ice in your drink,” warned a flight attendant in a Reddit thread, detailing unsavory industry secrets. “The ice is put in … Read more
The Labor Department is reviewing United Airlines’ leave policies after the carrier implemented stricter measures to crack down on employees abusing sick time. “Through numerous recent inquiries from workers, the Wage and Hour Division has become aware of a possible change in United Airlines’ leave policies,” said Jessica Looman, the Labor Department’s wage and hour administrator. … Read more