A Spirit Airlines flight attendant revealed the unique way she could tell if a flier is “sweet,” “chugged two to three beers”, or if they showered before a flight — just by seeing what shoes they wear. “Here’s what I’m assuming about you based on the shoes that you’re wearing on the plane coming from … Read more
She wasn’t a fan of them treating the plane like a subway in the sky. Another day, another game of musical chairs at 30,000 feet. This time, a fed-up Delta Airlines flight attendant grew exasperated after unruly passengers allegedly started switching seats before flyers had finished boarding. “Why do people make this job so hard?” irritated … Read more
Have you ever boarded a plane and noticed the 13th row is missing? Well, a flight attendant has spilled the industry secrets and revealed row 13 is often missing because of “bad luck.” Flight attendant Henny Lim shared an explainer video to TikTok and told her followers: “In many cultures, number 13 is associated with … Read more
He’s making All American great again. Former President Donald Trump rang up a $200 fast-food tab while on Long Island Thursday after paying respects to slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller at Massapequa Funeral Home. While headed to his private jet “en route back to Florida,” Trump and his campaign staff traveled westbound on Merrick Road … Read more
A Delta passenger who says she was threatened with being kicked off a flight because she was not wearing a bra has demanded to meet the airline’s boss, claiming she was “targeted and humiliated” in the boob brouhaha. Lisa Archbold, 38, said she boarded a flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco on Jan. … Read more
Would you fly AI? Qatar Airways is adding virtual flight attendants as “digital human cabin crew” to assist customers at airports and onboard planes. Named Sama 2.0, the female faux staffer was rolled out at this week’s massive ITB Berlin trade show. The airline demonstrated that a customer can speak into one’s phone with Sama … Read more
For this month’s spotlight on lesser-known but worthwhile streaming services, we turn our attention to a name that will mean much to a certain type of Gen-Xer: Night Flight Plus. For those too young to remember (or too old to care), “Night Flight” was a late-night mainstay on the USA cable network from its debut … Read more
Timing is everything, especially if you want a good seat. Flight attendants revealed that passengers who want to upgrade their seats should submit their request at the boarding door as soon as possible. “You should ask prior to door closure, but don’t be surprised if they don’t move you until after you’re in the air … Read more
Diddy has seemingly disappeared — and so has his jet. Around the same time as a raid on his houses in Cailfornia and Florida on Monday, the rapper and record company mogul was spotted frantically talking on his phone at Opa Locka Airport in Miami. It has since emerged one of Diddy’s employees, Brendon Paul, … Read more
Some fliers are nervous to travel aboard Boeing aircraft following a stream of flight problems in the last three months say they try to book flights on other planes while others say they’ve turned to prayer or medications to get through their trips. The shift in response toward Boeing took off in January after a … Read more
Don’t have enough airline miles for that free flight? United Airlines is now letting people pool and share their frequent-flyer points with family and friends, a feature currently offered by some smaller carriers. United said Thursday that a “pool leader” can pick up to four other people to set up a joint account in its … Read more
They’re not pointless. A flight attendant for Philippines-based airline Cebu Pacific is sharing the “secret” meaning behind black triangle stickers in airplane cabins. “1. Passengers sitting next to the triangles get the best view of the wings,” Henny Joyce Lim explained in a 2022 TikTok that resurfaced this week. “2. If flight crew need to … Read more
Sky’s the limit — but not on this airline. A female passenger claimed that she and a friend were allegedly ordered off an Air New Zealand flight due to their size. “I just couldn’t believe what was happening to me,” Angel Harding told 1News of the traumatizing incident, which allegedly occurred on a flight from … Read more
A royal coincidence? Meghan Markle seemingly appeared to launch her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, at the same time that Prince William took the stage at the Diana Legacy Awards on Thursday evening. This apparent overshadowing could be seen as a p.r. blitz, as the “Suits” star, 42, and her husband, Prince Harry, have … Read more
Airplane toilets suck … literally. Airplane toilets are anything but a simple touch-and-flush operation. Flight experts wowed travelers after revealing the “extraordinary” amount of engineering that goes into allowing people to safely do their business at 40,000 feet. “It’s like your vacuum cleaner – it sucks,” explained Nigel Jones, an aircraft engineer from Kingston University in London. … Read more
She’s had many a bad air day. It’s no secret that certain passengers behave like barbarians in the sky. Now, a fed-up North Carolina flight attendant is raising a stink about revolting traveler habits, which include nose-picking, blowing one’s nose — and even farting inflight. “If I tell y’all the stuff I see grown adults … Read more
Here we go again. Embattled Alaska Airlines is at the center of a second aviation drama after a plane arrived at an airport gate in Portland, Ore. last Friday with its cargo door open. The cargo hold was stowing passenger’s pets, according to local TV station KOIN, although none of the animals were injured. The … Read more
Do you find yourself gripping the armrests and holding your breath whenever turbulence hits during a flight? Well, worry no more! A seasoned flight attendant has shared a simple yet effective travel hack to make those bumpy moments a breeze. When seasoned flyer Nicky Kelvin could not sleep on a recent flight, he asked a cabin crew member to share her top-secret … Read more
A pilot is adding another title to his name after helping to deliver a newborn baby in the air. Jakarin Sararnrakskul is a father of one and a pilot with 18 years of experience. He was flying a VietJet plane from Taipei, Taiwan, to Bangkok, Thailand, when an emergency occurred on board. Sararnrakskul, who was piloting the plane, left … Read more
A vacationing New Hampshire couple was charged $8,000 to change their flight home on a New Zealand airline in the wake of learning the wife had roughly four months to live. Todd and Patricia Kerekes, 60 and 75, had flown business class from New York to Auckland in January and were excited to start a … Read more