There’s something fishy going on at 30,000 feet. As if air travel isn’t stressful enough nowadays — owing to the recent increase in mid-flight meltdowns, delayed departures and chaotic crashes — frequent flyers are now forced to contend with the funky foodstuffs of their fellow passengers. “The lady next to me decided to make tuna salad [while … Read more
There are some things that are off-limits even to first-class fliers. On the Delta Reddit page, a traveler recently revealed that a simple question asked by a passenger in seat 1B sparked a security scare on board their red-eye flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale. As cabin service began, the man allegedly pulled aside … Read more
Digging into fast food faves is now an unexpected first-class flex. Airlines are turning to fast casual brands to enhance their in-flight dining programs, especially in premium cabins. Most notably, Delta Air Lines launched a first-of-its-kind collab with Shake Shack in December to bring the chain’s popular cheeseburgers to first-class cabins on domestic flights of more than … Read more
As summer travel kicks into high gear, the game of musical chairs in the sky shows no signs of slowing down as the seat-swapping trend continues. In the “r/americanairlines” forum on Reddit, a user titled a post, “Finally happened to me.” The person wrote, “Maybe I should stop reading about seat swappers … because it … Read more
It wasn’t exactly love at first flight — but somewhere between the airplane aisle and window seat, a little turbulence turned into a whole lot of sparks. When Los Angeles native Megan Meza noticed a “cute” guy approach her row on an April 2022 flight to London, she immediately began fantasizing about an airplane romance … Read more
A plane passenger has exposed the hilarious reality of flying out of Istanbul, Turkey in a now viral clip. The video, which has amassed over 14 million views, was captioned “Guess I’m flying Turkish Hairlines now,” and panned to rows of bald men on-board. TikToker Anna Malygon has exposed the hilarious reality of flying out … Read more
It was quite the Greek Odyssey. Passengers endured a mind-numbing 32-hour flight to nowhere after a Condor flight to Greece was forced to turn around and return home following multiple failed trips. The Sisyphean journey occurred on May 24 when a Condor flight DE1234 was embarking on what was supposed to be a routine 1,198-mile … Read more
Life can get pretty bumpy when you’re living it at 30,000 feet. To us ground-dwellers, the fast lives of flight attendants, constantly jet-setting off to far away lands and getting paid to take exotic excursions, may seem like a dream. But one discontented cabin crew member is coming clean with claims that the mile-high post … Read more
Ever stepped away from your computer partway through booking a flight only to find the price has skyrocketed when you return? Coincidence? Or is the internet playing tricks on you? Some travelers swear by “hacks” to avoid increases like clearing cookies, going incognito, or switching devices. These price-savvy travelers believe that airlines and travel sites … Read more
While those who work on board should always be on the lookout for any funny business that will put passengers and crew members’ safety at risk — an airline steward might have taken their job a little too seriously. A flight attendant took to the r/flightattendants subreddit on Reddit (the post has now been deleted, … Read more
Agreeing to swap seats at 30,000 feet might seem like the generous thing to do — but there’s an excellent reason you should always say no, according to airline insiders. A lot of folks refuse the request for various reasons — which can frequently lead to dramatic, unscheduled in-flight entertainment. But a flight attendant is now warning … Read more
An Alaska Airlines flight attendant moved people to tears after giving an elderly man a heartfelt note on his last trip before he passed. The touching sendoff was detailed in a Reddit post that the deceased’s granddaughter penned to the carrier. “Just wanted to say thank you — and to let you know how much … Read more
Customer disservice just won’t fly with this outraged airman. On a wing and a prayer, a United Airlines pilot did his best to appease peeved passengers who were forced to take a four-hour flight sans drinks or snacks. “We have not done you right,” confessed the captain in a viral vid, shared by content creator, Nancy Kaatz. … Read more
Another day, another airline rule change. Starting June 3, United Airlines will require domestic travelers to check in at least 45 minutes before departure — syncing the carrier up with Delta and American, who have already done the same. Those who flout the new flying law run the risk of having their trip plans run aground. … Read more
Frustrated frequent flyers didn’t quite get a fairy-tale ending. Traveling with kids can be a challenge, but for some, being stuck on a delayed flight with a kid singing Disney songs through the aircraft’s intercom is torture worse than violent turbulence. “This would send me over the edge,” spat a cynic beneath a trending clip … Read more
Don’t leave home without them. A long-time flight attendant has revealed a secret packing list for all cabin crew — with three items they’re required by international aviation law to carry on board for safety reasons. Skye Taylor, 50, spent 16 years in the air with Virgin Atlantic — and now she’s spilling key details on … Read more
They got guidelines for remaining on cloud nine. While jet-setting off to their destination “I Do’s” on an Alaska Airlines flight, lovebirds Kristen and Sam were showered with warm words of wisdom from fellow passengers, wishing them well ahead of their wedding. “The sweet flight attendant helped us ask people for marriage advice,” gushed Kirsten, … Read more
An American Airlines flight attendant has revealed the sweet note Meghan Markle had sent to the crew during her recent commercial flight. Taking to TikTok, flight attendant Nina Vida read aloud the Duchess of Sussex’s hand-written thank-you note after she and her co-workers expressed their delight at getting to serve the “Suits” alum. “You guys will … Read more
She really went up in smoke. A Ryanair flight had to be diverted following an epic meltdown from an inebriated female passenger, who ultimately headbutted doors and windows after getting confronted over vaping during her flight. “I didn’t know what to do; I felt intimidated and threatened by her, and so did all the other … Read more
Summer is usually the time of year when people are gearing up to book their flights, pack their bags and set their OOO email replies — leading to crazed airports and sky-high travel prices. Contrary to what most people would think, according to Eric Rosen, the director of travel content at The Points Guy and … Read more