Airplanes are about to be as quiet as libraries. Gone are the days of having to shush flyers or throw some nasty side-eye at your seatmate because Congress has officially introduced another bill to ban phone calls during flights. The Quiet Skies Act is a rare move of bipartisan legislation that would “finalize a ban … Read more
A well-traveled Long Island man is on a mission to make jet lag a thing of the past — and his NASA-used technology is so popular that even World Cup teams such as England and France have relied on the app to stay energized. Mickey Beyer-Clausen, the son of a flight attendant, built his Timeshifter … Read more
Severe weather in Atlanta disrupted flights across the globe this week. phive2015 – stock.adobe.com More than 2,600 flights were canceled or delayed nationwide because of severe thunderstorms in Georgia yesterday. Lightning, fierce winds and heavy rain caused the Federal Aviation Administration to declare an immediate ground stop, temporarily blocking flights to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. … Read more
The flyer wasn’t having it. Whether or not you’re a parent, it’s fair to admit that one of the worst things to deal with on a flight is a misbehaved, unruly tot. Oftentimes, it’s a situation out of the defeated parents’ control — but sometimes, the unbothered mother or father could be to blame if … Read more
‘Tis the season for travel, but here’s some insightful information for jet-setting contact wearers. When packing for a summer trip, you may be tempted to leave your eyeglasses at home and just wear contact lenses on the plane. Before you whip out your boarding pass, though, you may want to reconsider swapping for your specs … Read more
Cross-country flights could soon be cut in half after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) moved Thursday to scrap its 1973 ban on overland supersonic travel and replace it with new noise limits. The change could slash flights between Los Angeles and New York from about six hours to roughly three. Supersonic jets travel faster than … Read more
New Yorkers can expect flight cancellations and delays on America’s 250th birthday. As food, fireworks and festivities kick off in celebration of Independence Day 2026, frequent flyers in and around the Big Apple are likely to face nixed or postponed takeoffs as Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) have … Read more
This sexy sightseer was in for a nude awakening. Edda Elisa, a fetching fitness influencer from Germany, was denied entry on a Lufthansa flight after a gate agent allegedly accused her of being “naked” as a “catastrophic” heatwave plagues Europe. And the blond bombshell is heated about harassment. Edda Elisa, a fitness influencer, became furious after an airline gate … Read more
Ryanair will “reluctantly” allow parents to sit with their children for free after an investigation into the practice was opened, bringing the airline in line with European industry standards. Previously, Europe’s largest airline by passenger numbers charged a fee—typically $10.70 each way per adult—to allow up to four children aged two to 11 to sit next to … Read more
While some jet-setters prefer flying by the seat of their pants, others plan to cruise the clouds in comfort. Luckily for globetrotters inclined toward coziness, the airlines with the world’s most spacious economy seats of 2026 have just been revealed, crowning New York’s JetBlue as the only US-based carrier as a runner-up in the roominess ranking. Still, … Read more
Last-minute travelers might be in luck as international airfares have plunged below $1,000 for the first time since mid-March – but experts are warning it will likely be just a brief respite as the effects from the war in Iran keep fuel costs elevated. The average international ticket dropped to $980 last week, the lowest … Read more
Travel cancellations are looming amid jet fuel shortages from the ongoing Middle East conflict, potentially leaving some vacationers stranded without recourse — that is, if they overlooked the search for the right insurance policy. As the cost of fuel increased 78% from a year ago to an astonishing $6.5 billion in April, airline forecasters have … Read more
Flight attendants are begging passengers to keep their hands to themselves at 35,000 feet. Cabin crew members say travelers are constantly poking, pinching, tapping and grabbing them mid-flight — and many say the behavior has gotten so out of hand that some attendants now wear “no touching” patches and pins while working the aisle. “It’s … Read more
New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport is one of the priciest airports in the country — with average plane tickets topping $400 as a majority of Americans say increasing costs are keeping them out of the air, a new study showed. Average airfares at JFK in 2026 were $404.59 as of May, earning … Read more
Southwest flyers may finally be getting some breathing room. One TikTokker is going viral as she believes the airline is quietly walking back part of its controversial “customer of size” policy after furious backlash from travelers who slammed the carrier for making them shell out extra cash just to fly comfortably. Emily, who posts under … Read more
This summer, your vacation could get shaken up by severe turbulence — but not at 35,000 feet. With jet fuel shortages changing how Americans travel, experts are warning that flight cancellations and other last-minute changes could become inevitable. “Travelers are set to face continued travel disruption, as rising tensions in the Middle East have resulted … Read more
Here’s some rare good news for average Joes: You don’t have to have a Wall Street-sized income to jet set like you work on Wall Street. Many accommodations, airlines, cruises, and Michelin star restaurants are launching new tiers of travel and à la carte options designed to be attainable for the middle class. They call … Read more
After Spirit Airlines shuttered, some small towns were hit particularly hard — leaving at least one airport with an empty flight schedule. The budget airline ceased operations after 34 years on May 2, 2026, and while many travelers were left scrambling to get new flights, one small airport has been left with no commercial service … Read more
Forget snakes on a plane — this flight came with its own haunted-house fog machine. One traveler was left spooked recently when her plane cabin filled with fog so dense it looked like a scene ripped from a slasher flick. TikTokker Giselle (@giselleinmotion) was flying from Bali’s Denpasar Airport to Melbourne, Australia, when the Jetstar … Read more
It’s B.Y.O. snacks for thousands of Delta passengers. Starting May 19, Delta Air Lines will no longer offer food and beverage service on 450 daily flights. The removal of in-flight meals, snacks or drinks will apply to shorter flights, 349 miles or less, though those flying in first-class will still get the full service. Delta … Read more