Cool your jets. As several states, including New York, gird to manage a simmering heat wave this week, experts are expressing concerns regarding the impact high temperatures can have on flights. Last summer, a plane out of Newark Liberty International Airport was left stuck on a steamy tarmac as passengers suffered on board for seven … Read more
These reasons might fly under the radar for many. While it’s well known that fights, bomb threats and other overt antics can get flyers forcibly deplaned, there are less obvious jettison-worthy offenses. One flight attendant has shared some seemingly innocuous behaviors and situations that’ll apparently get you booted off the aircraft, which she detailed in … Read more
He’s so grounded. A ten-year-old traveler was tossed from an airplane after throwing a tantrum when asked to buckle up for takeoff. The infuriating episode unfolded aboard a short-haul Latam flight in Colombia, after the cheeky child failed to heed crew member instructions — or his parent’s pleadings. “Now we are waiting for the passengers who … Read more
It’s like sleeping on a cloud — literally. Airlines are now offering coach class travelers a game-changing perk that allows a restful sleep on long-haul flights — for a fraction of what it might cost to do the same in first class. Savvy shut-eye lovers can book entire rows of economy seats at a considerable discount, … Read more
Don’t be an airhead. As many inflight kerfuffles have shown, airplane etiquette can be quite up in the air. Fortunately, flight attendants are helping air barbarians behave better by listing 9 passenger behaviors that might seem polite but actually make them despise you. These sky no-nos surfaced on a variety of platforms, including dedicated Reddit … Read more
Don’t be a hack at the airport. Many airlines have rules and limitations for what items can be carried onto the plane and what exactly is considered a carry-on item. One traveler at Orlando International Airport tried to get around paying for a checked bag by putting all his belongings into a pillowcase and claiming … Read more
Being a barfly can land you on the “no-fly”. Knocking back a few brews, shots or bubbles before takeoff may sound like a sweet way to take the edge off. But one flight attendant warns that overly plastered passengers will be forced to make an early exit. “This is a PSA to everyone who likes … Read more
There are specific things you put into a hotel safe upon arrival, such as passports, wallets, jewelry and other valuables. But there’s one thing that everyone should store there that wouldn’t naturally cross your mind: a shoe. A flight attendant named Esther shares travel hacks on her TikTok account, which is where she revealed this … Read more
A Delta passenger captured the shocking moment a panel became dislodged from the ceiling of an aircraft during a flight from Honolulu to Minneapolis. Marissa Walton was on board the plane on Saturday when the incident occurred, with two flight attendants scrambling to place the panel back into position. “I’m not an expert, but this … Read more
Hospitality is in the eye of the beholder. Researchers from Dicle University in Turkey revealed in a recent study that airline passengers believe they receive better customer service from attractive flight attendants. “Flight attendants with higher levels of attractiveness were found to enhance passengers’ motivation to approach, thereby improving their perceived service quality,” authors Sahap … Read more
A former flight attendant revealed the most “traumatic” routes to work and why. Skye Taylor, 48, worked as a flight attendant at Virgin Atlantic Airlines for 17 years before the erratic schedules caused insomnia and the drunk, drugged and unruly passengers pushed her to her limit. “There are a lot of crew who campaign to have … Read more
James Corden’s latest public controversy didn’t go the way one might think. On Sunday, the former “Late Late Show” host, 45, was photographed seemingly reprimanding an employee at British Airways after a turbulent trip from Faor, Portugal, to the UK – and other passengers rallied around him, insisting that he was in the right. This … Read more
There’s more here than “greets” that eye. Welcoming travelers aboard a plane might seem like a polite courtesy, but there’s another reason flight attendants greet people with a smile: to size them up. A stewardess recently spilled the beans on this ulterior motive in a video with more than 6.2 million views on TikTok. “Did … Read more
This wing-woman isn’t just serving coffee — she’s spilling tea. There’s almost nothing worse than getting shot down at 30,000 feet in the air. And so, to avoid any further awkward encounters, one flight attendant is forewarning frisky frequent flyers against making this fatal mistake when attempting to woo a hot member of the cabin crew. … Read more
An air hostess left unable to do her dream job after breaking her leg in seven places during severe turbulence has won a six-figure payout. Eden Garrity, 31, was pushing a trolley as the Thomas Cook flight from Cuba to Manchester entered a violent Atlantic hail storm. The impact of the turbulence thrust the flight … Read more
A flight attendant shared a clever hotel safety hack that only requires one thing — a water bottle. Esther Sturrus, who works for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, recommends throwing a water bottle under the bed to see if it will come out the other side to be sure an intruder isn’t hiding underneath. The tip … Read more
Dogs can now em-bark on a new adventure. BARK Air, the first airline catered to dogs, has officially taken off. The airline’s first-ever flight departed from New York at 4 p.m. EST Thursday and touched down in Los Angeles. Bark, the pet company founded in 2011, announced the launch of the dog-centered plane experience in … Read more
Trying to spot the drug mules on your flight? Start with the flight crew, experts say. The shocking warning comes weeks after four flight attendants were busted at JFK for brazenly moving $8 million in narcotics between the US and the Dominican Republic over a period of 10 years. Now, those in the know are … Read more
Does your food taste plane while you’re up in the air? There are reasons for that, according to researchers. “If it weren’t for the boredom many feel while flying, the best recommendation would always be to eat on the ground,” Charles Spence, an experimental psychologist at England’s Oxford University who studies how certain environments and … Read more
A computer grounded a flight — and it wasn’t one of the control tower’s. A transatlantic United Airlines flight had to be diverted to Ireland on Sunday when a passenger’s laptop became trapped in a seat, raising safety concerns. The mile-high mishap reportedly occurred aboard United Flight 12 as it was traveling from Zurich, Switzerland … Read more