A European summer isn’t all warm weather and picture-perfect moments – sometimes it’s swollen legs from the uncomfortably long flight. Australian man Tom Dowling got a rude shock when he landed back in Australia from Mykonos, Greece last week. Sharing a video on TikTok, Dowling said his legs had swollen so much on the flight … Read more
It’s for your own good. Comedian Cindy Arena posted a clip on her TikTok account, @cindyarenacomedy, reminiscing about the time she didn’t have to sit next to her children on a flight, calling it “so peaceful.” In the one-minute clip with over 1.6 million views, Arena discussed the controversial topic of seat trades to sit near your … Read more
Their inability to plan was totally not her emergency. A traveler is being lauded online for her response to a mother who tried to take away her dream seat in first class — just so she could sit closer to her teen. Sabra, a Seattle pharmacist and influencer who posts on TikTok as @lifewithdrsabra, posted … Read more
A U.S. Navy veteran airman who served the nation in two wars took to the skies over the heartland again yesterday. “I live to fly,” Donald Muncy, 100, told Fox News Digital after soaring over the cornfields and town square of Urbana, Ohio. “I was raised on aviation. It’s always great to get in the air. It was … Read more
It’s in-flight entertainment nobody asked for. Passengers on a Ryanair flight from Dublin to Lourdes, France, became disgruntled when a man used the intercom system to lead a singalong of “Hold Me Now” by Irish musician Johnny Logan. Although some passengers didn’t mind the impromptu performance — a few even joined in and laughed along … Read more
Airlines are cracking down on a travel hack that can save customers money, while carrying ‘substantial’ risk for those who try it. Earlier this month, a North Carolina teen who booked on a flight from Florida to New York learned the consequences of hidden-city booking, or “skiplagging,” when American Airlines agents caught him apparently planning to disembark … Read more
Social media savages think this guy’s a total cheapskate — plane and simple. A bummed-out brunette found herself flying solo on a romantic trip with her husband, who refused to shell out a few extra bucks to be seated next to her on the airplane. And now, online whistleblowers are urging the woman to “divorce” her tightfisted … Read more
This fall marks the 20th anniversary since the final flight of Concorde, the world’s first supersonic commercial airliner. Traveling at twice the speed of sound — around 1,350 mph — Concorde could take passengers from New York to London in under three hours. But the enormous costs of maintaining the plane — along with a … Read more
It was like a speed date at 30,000 feet. An Illinois passenger revealed her “uncomfortable” seating arrangement on a European flight — in which she was forced to sit face-to-face with another passenger like a sky-high inflight date. A TikTok video detailing the awkward configuration has amassed 3.8 million views — and freaked out users … Read more
Every new season, occasion, holiday, natural disaster, you name it, scammers work hard. Vacation seasons are one of their favorite times to pounce. Some in-person criminals might spy that you’re away and break in. Take steps to make sure your home isn’t a target. Most cybercrime targets you as you’re getting your trip scheduled and … Read more
This is just plane crazy. A woman who was catching her flight back to the British Isles after a vacation in Ibiza was shocked to find out she was the only passenger on the plane. Hannah Maden-Adams, 38, only spent £188 on the Blue Islands flight — about $240 in USD — and was even … Read more
Now we all know that glitter is the stuff of parents’ nightmares. The sparkly stuff somehow manages to get EVERYWHERE and is the absolute worst to clean. So imagine the frustration you might feel when a child (who isn’t your own) creates a glittery hellscape and unleashes the stuff all over you and your things midflight, … Read more
A woman aboard an American Airlines flight caused quite the scene when she was caught on camera freaking out and heading for the exit over an apparent passenger she said was “not real.” The bizarre, expletive-laden meltdown that went viral Monday reportedly occurred as the flight was preparing to depart Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. “I’m … Read more
Being stuck in a rocking metal tube may not be ideal travel conditions, but one former flight attendant has revealed why they love turbulence. Jay Roberts, who worked for Emirates and who runs Fly Guy’s Cabin Crew Lounge network, divulged why you shouldn’t be afraid during turbulence. “I’m not scared of it because I know the … Read more
The Felders spent the last days of their family vacation camping – in Newark Airport. “I had to spend $143 on five blankets,” Shaliece Felder told the Post. “The only way we managed to secure cots was because someone saw my kids on the floor.” The Felders’ United flight was supposed to depart Monday to … Read more
As thousands are set to go away on vacations in the coming months, one doctor decided to share some tips for fighting jet lag. Taking to Instagram, Dr. Michael Mrozinski, a British General Practitioner who travels frequently between the UK and Australia, revealed his secret to beating jet lag, a “skill” Mrozinski calls “a superpower.” … Read more
She joined the mile-high scrub. A woman horrified fellow flyers on a transcontinental flight after brazenly brushing her teeth in her seat — and even spitting into a cup. A Reddit post detailing her dental fly-giene routine is blowing up as viewers accuse her of causing a nightmare at 30,000 feet. According to the post, … Read more
Social media thinks this proposal stinks. Virtual wise guys are pooh-poohing footage of a sky-high engagement, which sees an airline passenger surprise his girlfriend by popping the question as soon as she steps out of the plane’s bathroom during a flight to Cancun, Mexico. The guy made his tenderhearted request with the help of his … Read more
Forget sleeping pills and an eye mask — chocolate could be the key to avoiding jet lag. The sweet discovery was made by Australian experts during recent research into passenger recovery from international flights. A team from the University of Sydney partnered with Qantas to create simulations of long-haul plane rides as the airline prepares … Read more
Amid peak summer travel, thousands of air travelers faced flight cancellations and delays this weekend and Monday as thunderstorms rolled in across the U.S. East Coast and Midwest. In addition to bad weather, a technology failing also contributed to to airline disruptions. The Federal Aviation Administration briefly paused operations at Washington, D.C.-area airports Sunday evening due to a … Read more