Make them an offer they can’t refuse. Nothing is worse than finally making it to your gate, waiting to board a plane, only to find out the flight is overbooked and the airline is looking for takers to give up seats. As much of a pain as that scenario is, a thousand-dollar prize might change … Read more
Look the other way. While most plane passengers usually get pissed off at snoring seatmates and crying babies, on one particular flight, flyers had a totally different bone to pick, having to do with a little pooch. In a short clip shared on X (formerly Twitter), a small dog is comfortably sitting on its owner’s … Read more
Airport lounges may have finally hit their breaking point. After years of offering credit card perks, day passes and premium travel upgrades, airlines are now leaning into a new solution: grab-and-go lounge concepts. The idea is simple. Travelers can still pick up complimentary food and drinks — but without camping out in a lounge or having … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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