If you find yourself among the roughly 3 million people who are traveling this time of year, filth and germs could be hiding in plane sight. Flight attendants recently opened up to Travel + Leisure about the five dirtiest places on an airplane so that passengers can arm themselves with knowledge — and some hand … Read more
You’re stripping off your clothes — and then maybe even your skin. Travys Carinci, a frequent flier and Qantas customer service manager, revealed why you shouldn’t take a hot shower following a long flight. After a day of traveling and potentially encountering disturbing germs in the airport — including baddie bacteria like Staphylococcus and E. … Read more
A flight attendant has been mocked online for her “embarrassing” hotel drink “hack.” The US woman, who goes by the name Kaitlyn on TikTok, was staying at a hotel in between flights and with no microwave in the room, she decided to improvise. “A lot of times I get to my hotel room at the … Read more
Afraid of losing your luggage? Here’s how to make sure it’s in the bag. An increase in holiday travel — a record of more than 2.9 million ticket holders went through security at the nation’s airports Sunday, post-Thanksgiving — means that luggage is bound to get lost. (And don’t even get us started on dreaded … Read more
A disgruntled traveler is calling for a boycott of Frontier Airlines, claiming a last-minute gate change caused her to miss her flight. “The plane I was supposed to be on is right behind me,” a TikToker named Tamika said Saturday as she pointed out a plane on the tarmac at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. “Frontier … Read more
A Virgin Atlantic passenger jet flying from London to New York powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will take off on Tuesday, as the aviation world seeks to showcase the potential of low carbon options to secure its future. As the world de-carbonises, airlines are banking on fuel made from waste to reduce their … Read more
This flight turned out a treat. An airline worker has gone viral on TikTok after sharing a video that shows him baking a cake while 35,000 feet in the air. Miguel Vasconcelos, who works for the cut-price carrier Ryanair, shared the sweet clip to his account last week, where it quickly went viral, clocking up … Read more
Hoping to fly home for the holidays? Better grow some wings. Flapping one’s arms might be a Big Apple traveler’s best bet this season — especially if they’re planning to catch a flight out of New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport. The popular plane station has been ranked as the No. 1 airport for flight … Read more
Think flirting with a flight attendant will help you score first-class seats on the fly? Get your head out of the clouds. As a forewarning to airheads hoping to schmooze their way into free upgrades, an airline steward is virally revealing why sugary sweet talk and buttery flattery won’t grant wannabe high rollers access to the VIP section. … Read more
This traveler took a hands-on approach to annoying their seatmates. An unaware plane passenger has become traveler enemy no. 1 on social media after a video surfaced of them reaching their hands behind their headrest and entirely covering the seatback TV screen for the row behind them. The clip, shared on Reddit, shows the fidgeting … Read more
A flight attendant has shared a divisive request she received from a passenger that later sparked debate online. A Boston-based flight attendant named Vera, aka @balancedflyer on TikTok, went viral on the app after sharing one strange request she got mid-flight. In the video with more than 20,000 views, Vera said that a guy came … Read more
After being stuffed into an airplane cabin for a long, redeye flight from overseas, you’re finally on your way home — but first, the government wants to shove a cotton swab up your nose. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking passengers returning from international destinations at four U.S. airports to volunteer for … Read more
Aisle be damned! A flight attendant for TUI Airways in the UK is sharing an “airplane hack” for travelers looking to be more comfortable in the aisle seat. “Are you sitting on the aisle seat wondering why your armrest doesn’t go up?” Charlie Silver asks as she tries to pull up the aisle armrest to no avail. … Read more
Just plane stupid? Another day, another inconsiderate plane passenger making the friendly skies unfriendly. This time, a female traveler decided to run onto the airport tarmac in a hare-brained attempt to prevent a plane from leaving her behind, as seen in a video causing facepalms online. “A lady who had missed her flight clearly thought … Read more
A video has surfaced online of furious Emirates passengers confronting staff after their flight was delayed three times in 24 hours. The EK421 Perth to Dubai Emirates flight was originally meant to take off at 10:20 p.m. on Oct. 28 — but after reportedly spending four-and-a-half hours on the tarmac, passengers were told to disembark … Read more
She didn’t get the dress code memo. A TikToker, who goes by Jacy, shared her anger over being scolded for her attire on an airplane. In the resurfaced viral clip, Jacy showed her ensemble — a hot pink corset top from Urban Outfitters paired with multiple pieces of gold jewelry — while expressing her outrage at being … Read more
A woman has sparked a fiery debate about “male privilege” and plane etiquette after calling out a stranger for taking up both armrests on a Qantas flight. Louise Adler, director of Adelaide Writers’ Week, took to social media to share a controversial image taken from her window seat. The photo featured a tradie in an … Read more
You’ve gotta fight for your flight! Like a controversial celeb, airplane passengers no longer have to take cancellations lying down. A flight attendant has revealed a foolproof hack to get reimbursed for “delayed” flights, which she detailed in a video tutorial taking off on Instagram. “They [gate agents] will have to help,” declared the attendant, … Read more
They deemed it a pet-ty crime. A passenger is up in arms after getting booted from a flight for allegedly petting her dog, as documented in a TikTok clip with 1.1 million views. “Everyone around us was like, what’s going on here!?” wrote Sara Price, who uploaded a series of clips detailing her fellow passenger’s … Read more
A Brazilian influencer has been barred from boarding a flight after arriving at the airport wearing nothing but a bikini and a bright blue wig. The social media star, known online as Kine-Chan, hit out at officials on Instagram after they told her that her flesh-flashing outfit “wasn’t appropriate” airline attire. The incident occurred at … Read more