Ever get the sneaking suspicion that you’re being lied to when your flight is delayed? Well, you are. Passengers are often told that the flight crew will “make up time” while in the air if a flight is running late, but a pilot on Reddit explained that this is seldom true — especially for shorter … Read more
Amazon and StudentUniverse are offering Prime Student members a primo deal — $25 on select domestic flights to visit their family and friends for the holidays. The first-of-its-kind promotion kicks off at 9 a.m. EST on Tuesday and continues at 3 a.m. EST on Wednesday and Thursday for travel between mid-December and early January. Over … Read more
Footage of a sleeping plane passenger being preyed upon by a mate has gone viral on Reddit — and it’s truly a prank of supreme ingenuity and poise. The video begins with our snoozing victim sitting mouth open, with his arms folded across his chest. In his mouth already are two Pringles, delicately stacked. But … Read more
If you need a mid-flight pick-me-up, you might want to pass on the java. A flight attendant has revealed the stomach-churning reasons that travelers should never drink airplane coffee. Reacting to a question on Reddit asking about the “dirty little secrets” of cabin crew, the TikToker, who goes by Kevin online, dished that he thinks … 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
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday … when does it end? Not until after Travel Tuesday. For frequent flyers and those looking to get away, there are plenty of travel hacks to get the best deals on … Read more
More travelers are flying than ever — and getting even more creative with money-saving airline hacks AAA projects that 4.69 million people will travel by plane this Thanksgiving week — a 2.5% increase from pre-Covid numbers in 2019. Some of those people are finding loopholes to get lower-priced flights, and airlines are cracking down on … Read more
She became a mommy on the fly! Soon after boarding an international flight earlier this month, an expectant mother was forced to totally wing it when she unexpectedly went into labor and gave birth aboard the aircraft. “Yay!” cheered applauding passengers on a Pegasus Airlines plane set to fly from Istanbul to Marseille, France, as paramedics … 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
Passengers thought this man should check his flight privilege. An aggrieved passenger has claimed that American Airlines bumped his girlfriend from first class so an off-duty pilot could take her seat — after claiming that the seat was broken. He detailed the alleged act of sky-high skullduggery in an X post taking off online. “Y’all … 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
For anyone who has taken a long flight — say, six hours or longer — the goal is usually to sleep for at least part of the stretch, especially if it’s an overnight flight. But falling asleep on a plane is not always easy, whether it’s a long flight or considerably shorter. Fox News Digital spoke to … 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
These passengers are anything but United. Customers of one of America’s biggest airlines are expressing outrage after the implementation of a new boarding method, known as WILMA. Starting Thursday, those flying economy on United flights around the country began boarding with the new system, which sees passengers in window seats enter the aircraft first, regardless … 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
It’s the cry-baby formula. Tired of receiving death stares — or even tongue-lashings — from fellow flyers over your crying baby? Not to fear: A UK mathematician has devised a scientific equation that he claims can predict when a tot’s going to have a mile-high meltdown. “If all four of the main causes of a … Read more
Don’t try to wing it. Credit card points expert Jess Bohorquez, known as @PointsByJ on TikTok, is revealing a plane and simple hack to save money when booking flights. “This is my myth-busting tip of the day,” the Chicago-based content creator says in a TikTok posted Monday that has taken off with more than 8,000 views. “If you want … Read more