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
This flight attendant is just going to wing it. Barbara Bacilieri is an airline worker who often shares her experiences in the sky on TikTok. The Argentinian travel influencer recently shared a post that has left viewers shocked, revealing one of the most disgusting things she has seen on an airplane. “I’ve witnessed something horrible,” … Read more
Talk about a ruff ride. Man’s best friend ended up being one woman’s worst nightmare on a Delta Airlines flight on Monday, during which the 50-pound pooch “blemished” her belongings while its owner illegally puffed an e-cigarette. “So…I’m next to a [white] girl who just asked if I would give up my seat for her pit bull. … Read more
You can’t land first-class seating with cattle-class couture. If flyers want to be invited up front, then they’d apparently better dress the part. An ex-flight attendant made waves after naming clothing items people should “avoid” wearing if they want a complimentary first-class upgrade — with flip flops and leggings topping the list of no-nos. Former … Read more
She was just plane rude. Passengers on board a plane bound for Las Vegas scolded a fellow flier after she refused to disembark the aircraft for disorderly conduct. The unidentified woman was caught on camera berating other travelers prior to takeoff from an airport in California last Friday, with her meltdown filmed by Amanda Grasham. … Read more
There was a fight in her flight. A woman went viral after posting a series of videos showing a tense confrontation with a passenger sitting next to her on a four-hour flight from Puerto Rico to Atlanta. The videos — posted on TikTok over the weekend by travel content creator Taila Rouse — have been … Read more
The sky’s the limit for this family — literally. A Utah-based TikToker shared what it’s like having a father and brother as pilots and a mother as a flight attendant — all for the same airline. Skylar Horanyi, 26, is the only member of her immediate family that is not working for United Airlines but … Read more
Would you sit in first class while your partner and children flew in economy? The New York Times Magazine’s latest ethics column has created a huge stir online with outraged readers telling the woman seeking advice to immediately divorce her husband. An unnamed woman wrote to the outlet’s ethicist columnist, philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah, about her … Read more
It’s a Michelin-star mission. A tourism company is selling tickets for voyages in a luxury hot air balloon – a pressurized capsule attached to a stratospheric balloon – where brave gourmands will be served three-star fare on the edge of space. French company Zephalto’s low-carbon luxury air balloon, Céleste, will seat up to six passengers, … Read more