After an image of a person’s socked foot sneaking into an airplane passenger’s legroom went viral on Reddit, many people weighed in on what they would do if something similar happened to them. The viral post touched off quite a flurry of comments. “Don’t be this person,” user “stefahnia” posted on the “Mildly Infuriating” subreddit, … Read more
It’s a plane nightmare flying out of these spots. A new ranking reveals the 10 absolute worst airports in the US for connecting flights — with two primetime hubs in the NYC region landing on the list. FinanceBuzz, a personal finance site, takes into account the number of gates on the opposite ends of terminals, … Read more
A woman has faced criticism online after revealing she refused to give up the second plane seat she had bought so that a fussy toddler could sit next to his mom. The 34-year-old passenger said she had booked two seats on the domestic flight due to previous experiences of being uncomfortable in one. However, things didn’t pan out … Read more
Traveler tested — but not necessarily airline approved. A TikToker named Nicole, who goes by nicolenotnicki on the platform, recently posted a video about how to bring alcohol on a flight to avoid paying sky-high prices on board, The Daily Dot reported. The video shows tiny bottles of Jack Daniels whiskey, Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, … Read more
We’ve all heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” — but how about an Apple Watch? Rashid Riaz, a 43-year-old British doctor employed by Hereford County Hospital in England, helped save a sick plane passenger’s life by using a flight attendant’s Apple Watch, the BBC reported. The event happened on a … Read more
British TV show host Susanna Reid really got a kick out of one segment. On Wednesday, “Good Morning Britain” host Ed Balls accidentally kicked his co-host during a segment about public transportation etiquette. Balls, 56, a British broadcaster and former member of parliament and government official, has been on the show since 2021, taking over … Read more
It’s time to paint the town red — and the skies, too. Airplane passengers who wear red might be getting better service on airplanes when compared to their non-red-clad peers, according to travel advice blog Airplane Tips. “Airline staff may subconsciously perceive passengers in red as more important or of higher status, leading to enhanced … Read more
If you think being called a “Karen” is bad, imagine being called a “Philip.” A flight attendant is sharing a code word that could indicate a passenger is on the flight crew’s naughty list. “If you’re labeled a Philip, then you’ve done something wrong and should probably expect to get bad service for the rest … Read more
All good things come to those who wait. With airfare costs projected to soar this year, one enterprising Delta Airlines flyer has managed to earn $315 in free Sky Miles by simply waiting for his bags. He detailed the unorthodox cash-saving shortcut in an Instagram post taking flight online. “It’s an absolute bonus for nothing … Read more
This flight was a sight for sore eyes. A mom and daughter were pleasantly shocked to learn that they would be amongst a small handful of passengers onboard a massive, international-bound flight. The lucky pair, Zoe Doyle, 25 and her mother Kimmy Chedel, 59, were so excited to be the only two in economy seating … Read more
It’s just plane rude. Soaring sky-high through the clouds on a flight to an exotic destination next to the one you love sounds like a sweet dream. But one newly engaged couple’s would-be fantasy trip fast became a mid-air nightmare when a flight attendant unceremoniously hijacked their assigned seats to accommodate a family that wished to be … Read more
Delta Air Lines is being crowned the most on-time North American carrier again in 2023, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. The report, published Tuesday, said Delta flights arrived within 15 minutes of their scheduled gate arrival time 84.72% of the time during the year. The Atlanta-based carrier has received the No. 1 position among … Read more
Their first-class treatment is getting poor reviews. After footage of a flight attendant spoon-feeding a child sparked outrage online, the father has spoken out in defense of the good-natured gesture. Despite critics calling him “entitled,” Michael Rutherford, 43, said the Singapore Airlines stewardess provided “amazing service” and helped his five-year-old son Jett “have a good … Read more
A strange sight out of a plane window on an evening flight from Vietnam to Australia has baffled social media users. Hundreds of tiny orange and yellow squares can be seen lit up in the darkness below the aircraft in a video viewed more than 14 million times since being uploaded to TikTok earlier in … Read more
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