For calling an airport gate agent the B-word, this entitled travel influencer got left behind. Curses and epithets, evidently, won’t fly with Ryanair Airlines staffers, so learned a sobbing Joleen Weiss, who was barred from boarding a plane after insulting a woman on the job. “I’m never flying Ryanair ever again,” Weiss, from Boston, weeped … 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
This man gave a striptease that no one asked for. An unidentified man was dragged away from a JetBlue terminal at Boston Logan International Airport after he stripped down naked in front of passengers waiting to board their flight. A man was dragged away from a JetBlue terminal at Boston airport after he stripped down … Read more
Open wide, my babies. The Lion’s Gate Portal is peaking today, bringing with it the most powerful moment of the year for soul transformation, clarity and calling in all that is good and plentiful. The Lion’s Gate refers to the annual alignment between the sun in Leo and Sirius — the brightest star in the … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fans of the Grateful Dead are pouring into San Francisco for three days of concerts and festivities marking the 60th anniversary of the scruffy jam band that came to embody a city where people wore flowers in their hair and made love, not war. Dead & Company, featuring original Grateful Dead members Bob … Read more
A common hack to save money on Ryanair backfired on a couple. Scott McCormick and his girlfriend, Helena Boshwick, both 33, were set to fly from Birmingham Airport in the UK to Palma de Mallorca, Spain. In an attempt to save money, the couple decided not to pay to reserve seats on the flight. “Me … Read more
A flight passenger came out in defense of a controversial travel trend, sparking an etiquette debate among flyers. The trend of “gate lice” was widely reported last year when American Airlines began prohibiting people from boarding ahead of their particular seat zone. The airline began using technology that audibly alerts gate agents when passengers are attempting to … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. The Dead are returning to their birthplace. From Aug. 1-3, Dead and Company will headline three huge back-to-back-to-back concerts at San Francisco’s … Read more
Collision course. A man was arrested on Monday, May 5, after crashing his car through the front gates of Jennifer Aniston’s $21 million Bel-Air mansion, according to ABC News. Law enforcement officials told the outlet that the incident unfolded at 12:20 p.m. and that Aniston, 56, was home at the time of the crash. The … Read more
Flight delays are never fun — but one gate agent turned a cranky moment into a teachable one, and social media applauded her for it. A video shared on Instagram shows an American Airlines gate agent addressing frustrated passengers whose flight was delayed eight hours. The moment has since taken off online — and aviation … Read more
A 37-year-old man from Western Australia has been arrested after he allegedly became aggressive towards cabin crew and punched a wall outside a boarding gate. The Australian Federal Police charged the Byford man with disorderly behavior following the incident at Perth Airport on March 24. He is expected to appear before Perth Magistrates Court on … Read more
A viral trend has taken over social media showcasing a risky move made by many flight passengers. Travelers are participating in the “airport theory” trend by arriving at their gates 15 minutes prior to departure. A TikTok video shows a flyer setting a timer for 15 minutes as they walk toward security. The user, who was … Read more
An airport worker who was brutally assaulted by a man banned from boarding his flight to Bali will receive thousands of dollars in compensation from her attacker. The woman was working at Perth Airport when a traveler became aggressive waiting to check in for a flight on Feb. 25. The Indian man, 43, was told … Read more
That’s one way to handle a gate lice infestation. Over the past few years, there’s been an uptick in people bum-rushing the boarding area before their turn. However, one enterprising Delta gate agent has devised an unorthodox way to discourage gate-crashers — by threatening to check their bags at the door, as detailed in a … Read more
A traveler recently took to Reddit to share a screenshot showing what a Delta gate agent (GA) did to enhance passengers’ comfort on a less-than-full flight. The post in the “r/delta” forum is earning praise for the thoughtful move made by the agent at St. Louis Lambert International Airport in Missouri. “Not a very full … Read more
American Airlines has announced it is expanding its new technology to end a process known as “gate lice,” which is when passengers cut lines in hopes of boarding a flight early. The system audibly flags when a passenger attempts to board the plane before their designated assignment is called and will automatically reject the ticket. American … Read more
As travelers book holiday vacations for 2025, a new report reveals an emerging trend when it comes to airport travel. Booking.com has released its annual travel prediction list for 2025, and one trend, “the gate escape,” has people embracing enjoyable airport experiences. Booking.com’s website says, “2025 is set to be the year that the airport … Read more
American Airlines is implementing a new system to ensure passengers don’t board early. The airline has been piloting a system that will audibly flag when someone tries to board before their designated boarding group has been called. “We are in the early phase of testing new technology used during the boarding process,” an American Airlines … Read more
Add gate-crashers to the long list of passengers that cabin crew can’t stand. Flight attendants are speaking out against “gate lice” who crowd the boarding area at the airport, saying the self-centered travelers believe they’re better and more important than their fellow fliers. “I absolutely hate gate lice,” declared Brian Hart Hoffman who was a flight … Read more
Get your steps in. At some US airports, the adventure can begin long before you reach your destination — after finally making it through security, there’s actually getting to your gate, a journey that can involve up to two miles of walking, according to a revealing new ranking. In other words, forget the gym — you’re … Read more