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Desperate Spirit Airlines flyers scramble to rebook flights — paying $900 for one-way tickets and asking for donations

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Desperate Spirit Airlines flyers scramble to rebook flights — paying 0 for one-way tickets and asking for donations

It’s the end of an inexpensive travel era. Money-savvy travelers are mourning Spirit Airlines, the once-beloved budget carrier, which permanently shut down on Saturday after undergoing severe financial distress and failing to obtain a $500 million bailout from the administration. After the company’s officials announced yesterday that they were closing operations of the nation’s eighth-largest airline … Read more

Phillies players, families viciously booed for horrific start while at Flyers playoff game

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Phillies players, families viciously booed for horrific start while at Flyers playoff game

Being booed by your hometown crowd is a tough look — especially when it’s a game you are not even playing in. That’s what happened when some of the Phillies players were shown on the Jumbotron while taking in the Flyers’ 1-0 overtime win over the Penguins in Game 6 of their first-round series Wednesday … Read more

Dead body left in hot plane for hours as flyers complained of stench

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Dead body left in hot plane for hours as flyers complained of stench

A horror midair death turned a long-haul flight into what some are calling a nightmare at 35,000 feet. A female passenger in her 60s died during the first hour of a British Airways flight from Hong Kong to London — but the plane kept going, leaving her body stored in a heated galley for more … Read more

Southwest may no longer clean coach seats between flights — and the reaction is no surprise: ‘Sit in filth unless you pay extra?’

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Southwest may no longer clean coach seats between flights — and the reaction is no surprise: ‘Sit in filth unless you pay extra?’

This scuttlebutt is bad news for butts.  Flying with Southwest Airlines could mean flying with the spills, fluids, flakes and grime left by the guy who sat in the seat right before you, per alarming claims that the company is planning to only clean “premium seats” between flights.  Chris Click, a safety chair for the … Read more

Exclusive | Meet the maniacs who love the middle seat on airplanes — ‘I get to claim my territory’

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Exclusive | Meet the maniacs who love the middle seat on airplanes — ‘I get to claim my territory’

While flying at top altitude, Shanna Meit-Sciara loves being in the middle.  But the Brooklynite’s outré obsession with sitting in the oft-maligned middle seat of an airplane row isn’t born out of some quirky need to be the center of attention.  Instead, it’s a preference rooted in coziness.  Shanna Meit-Sciara (L) with wife, Gabi (R) says she’s … Read more

This airline has a secret sleeper row even for economy flyers — here’s how it works

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This airline has a secret sleeper row even for economy flyers — here’s how it works

When they say “sit back and relax,” this airline means it. As the travel industry seemingly trends away from space and comfort, one airline is providing passengers — even those flying economy — with a luxurious perk. Savvy sleepyheads know that Lufthansa offers a Sleeper’s Row, allowing passengers to book an entire row in economy … Read more

British Airways flyers break ankles after encountering ‘severe turbulence’ from hell

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British Airways flyers break ankles after encountering ‘severe turbulence’ from hell

Breaking news! Two people aboard a British Airways flight suffered broken ankles after the plane encountered severe turbulence en route to the UK. The aircraft had been flying from Los Angeles to London on December 6, when it encountered some extreme bumps in the flight path, the Independent reported. According to the Air Accidents Investigation … Read more

Should a man sit in the airplane’s middle seat so his girlfriend can have more space? Female flyer’s query sparks heated debate

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Should a man sit in the airplane’s middle seat so his girlfriend can have more space? Female flyer’s query sparks heated debate

Another debate on airplane etiquette is taking off. A female flyer took to social media to share that her boyfriend makes her sit in the middle seat on airplanes — and it started a contested conversation. “Getting a boyfriend is all fun and games until you realize you have to sit in the middle seat … Read more

Flyers say air travel is unbearable and uncomfortable thanks to seats

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Flyers say air travel is unbearable and uncomfortable thanks to seats

More and more travelers are taking to social media to share the uncomfortable experiences they’ve had sitting in cramped airplane seats — prompting renewed debate over airline seating policies and passenger etiquette. Across multiple platforms, passengers have posted videos and detailed accounts about situations in which they were literally pressed against windows or armrests on fully booked … Read more

TSA warns flyers not to wear this specific item while traveling over the holidays: ‘In for the pat down of your life’

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TSA warns flyers not to wear this specific item while traveling over the holidays: ‘In for the pat down of your life’

Shine bright this holiday season — just not at the airport. The Transportation Security Administration issued a timely reminder against wearing sparkly clothes while traveling this holiday season. “TSA PSA: The body scanners don’t love sparkles. We don’t want to dull your holiday shine but we don’t recommend wearing your sparkly holiday sweater to the … Read more

Inside the ‘Jetway Jesus’ travel scam flyers are getting away with to board first and dodge long gate lines

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Inside the ‘Jetway Jesus’ travel scam flyers are getting away with to board first and dodge long gate lines

How are they getting away with that? It’s an oddly familiar scene: you’re waiting for your boarding group to be called at your flight’s gate, watching a wheelchair bound passenger dodge lines and board the plane first. Yet, once the plane lands, you’re scratching your head at that same flyer walking unassisted off the flight, … Read more

Flyers suspend radio announcer Tim Saunders for ‘blowing me’ hot mic comment

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Flyers suspend radio announcer Tim Saunders for ‘blowing me’ hot mic comment

Tim Saunders blew it, live on air. The Flyers play-by-play man was suspended by the team Friday after an unfortunate hot mic moment during the third period Thursday’s radio broadcast of a game against the Sabres. As the game went to an ad break around the seven-minute mark, Saunders threw to commercial — or, what … Read more

Beer, wine and snacks are now free on this major airline — even for economy flyers

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Beer, wine and snacks are now free on this major airline — even for economy flyers

They’re raising the “bar” on in-flight drink service. No longer does Air Canada’s cattle class have to pay a premium for some high-altitude hooch. The carrier has announced that it is offering coach passengers complimentary beer, wine and snacks on all of its flights moving forward. The initiative was initially rolled out on economy flights … Read more

Windowless ‘plane of the future’ airs sky view on video screens — and flyers aren’t impressed: ‘A big tin can’

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Windowless ‘plane of the future’ airs sky view on video screens — and flyers aren’t impressed: ‘A big tin can’

They’re extra private jet-setters. The idea of a window seat might become obsolete — at least in the private sector. An aviation startup called Otto Aerospace has designed what could be the private jet of the future, complete with better fuel efficiency — and perhaps most shockingly — no traditional portals to the outside. Instead, … Read more

‘Gentle parenting’ passenger sends fellow flyers into fury — after letting kid scream through four-hour flight

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‘Gentle parenting’ passenger sends fellow flyers into fury — after letting kid scream through four-hour flight

Frustrated flyers were ready to rough up this “gentle” parent.  Tears and temper tantrums plagued a recent, hours-long flight out of Dallas — thanks to an inconsolable toddler whose mother refused to quell his cries, forcing passengers to endure the ear-shattering intrusion.  After being captured on video, the mid-air nuisance ignited a fiery digital debate … Read more

Major airline to provide free in-flight WiFi for most flyers next month — here’s how to use the perk

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Major airline to provide free in-flight WiFi for most flyers next month — here’s how to use the perk

Southwest Airlines flyers are getting hooked up. Starting Oct. 24, the Dallas-based carrier will offer free in-flight WiFi across its fleet, doing away with its $8-per-flight fee for internet access. There’s one small catch — you need to be a Rapid Rewards loyalty member to get free in-flight WiFi. The move is part of a … Read more

Delta agent unexpectedly saves a flyer’s life: ‘I was speechless’

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Delta agent unexpectedly saves a flyer’s life: ‘I was speechless’

This man got the ultimate Delta upgrade. Bruce Gamble spent much of his career as a consultant for car dealerships, flying in and out of Birmingham, Alabama. Gamble never imagined that the rapport he built with the Delta Airlines crew, like part-time staffer Jill Hickey, throughout the years would one day change his life. Gamble … Read more

Airlines hate this sneaky travel hack that can save flyers serious money when booking flights, expert says

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Airlines hate this sneaky travel hack that can save flyers serious money when booking flights, expert says

Although prices are way down for airfare this summer — there’s no harm in wanting to save an extra buck where you can. Founder of the Cheap Holiday Expert and podcast host, Chelsea Dickenson, recently shared on an episode of her pod, Passports Please!, that “skiplagging” is a travel hack that allows travelers to fly … Read more

Flyers are missing out on a major perk that can help them ‘relax,’ travel expert says

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Flyers are missing out on a major perk that can help them ‘relax,’ travel expert says

An avid flyer who has an impressive record of having traveled on 700 different flights over the last decade, half flown in business class, shared the one perk many fliers are missing out on — without even realizing it. When someone has as much experience in the air as Dennis Bunnik, CEO of Bunnik Tours … Read more

Memorial Day weekend travel could set a new record and holiday flyers may want to plan ahead —what to expect

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Memorial Day weekend travel could set a new record and holiday flyers may want to plan ahead —what to expect

Buckle up, Memorial Day is going to be record-breaking. A projected 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, AAA announced, kicking off the start of summer travel. From Thursday, May 22 to Monday, May 26, domestic travel is expected to see an increase of 1.4 … Read more