Older travelers who may be limited in their dexterity should be spread out across a flight’s seating — not just for their own safety, but for the safety of everyone on board, scientists say. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires aircraft to be able to evacuate within 90 seconds in case of an emergency — but as … Read more
Why have nasty plane coffee when you could brew yourself a fresh cup of Joe? It’s fair to say that these days, flyers have been caught doing an array of bizarre things mid-flight — but this one might just take the cake. A coffee lover and supposed barista took it upon himself to make a … Read more
ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst had a terrifying in-flight experience Monday when his American Airlines flight from Omaha to Los Angeles had to make an emergency landing due to a suspected invasion in the cockpit. During Tuesday’s installment of “The Hoop Collective” podcast, Windhorst explained that he “kind of stumbled into national news” after his plane … Read more
You don’t want a bite-mare at 30,000 feet. Perusing bland and dubious airplane menus often feels less like ordering at a restaurant and more like finding the option that’ll do the least damage. Fortunately, One Mile At A Time contributor Ben Shlappig has provided expert tips on navigating the inflight meal minefield — so passengers … 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
Some Southwest Airlines customers are getting the hook-up.. Earlier this year, the airline announced major changes to end its decades-old “bags fly free” policy and to start assigning seats to flyers. Now, a positive change could be taking flight. Currently, the airline is testing free in-flight WiFi to members of its Rapid Rewards loyalty program, … Read more
They didn’t think it was so egg-cellent. A female influencer is being ripped online after prepping a meal on a plane — which reportedly included a helping of “smelly” boiled eggs. An Instagram video of her demo amassed over 1.3 million comments and oodles of angry comments before getting taken down, Jam Press reported. Marra … Read more
This friendly meet-cute is plane adorable. Two women flying to the Dominican Republic with a tight layover and a shared love of beauty products turned a routine flight into a viral celebration of girlhood. Sydney Hogerheide, traveling from Traverse City with a connection in Charlotte, was prepared for chaos. Sydney Hogerheide went viral when she … Read more
Adelynn Campbell’s last plane trip ended with a panic attack that she got through largely with the help of a kind flight attendant. That was last year — before 67 people died in January when an American Airlines jet collided with a helicopter over Washington, D.C., in the deadliest U.S. air disaster in almost a quarter century. … Read more
Crappy landings. Air India has implored passengers to use the lavatories for their intended purpose after passengers clogged airplane toilets with clothing, diverting an international flight. The airlines wished to “urge passengers to use lavatories only for purposes they are meant for,” Air India reps told the Times Of India in a statement. They issued … Read more
A plane passenger made a huge stink over a smelly food his fellow traveler brought on board a plane, in a now-viral video. “[I] strongly believe that people who eat on flights need to be incarcerated for 10 days,” Zavier Torrence wrote on TikTok of a fellow passenger’s controversial meal choice on a Delta flight … Read more
Fasten your seatbelts — earlier! Southwest Airlines announced that it will end cabin service — including providing snacks and beverages —- earlier on its flights to keep flyers and crew safe from potential turbulence injuries. Starting Wednesday, passengers will need to buckle their seatbelts and make sure their seatbacks and trays are in their full … Read more
This brought new meaning to the term “jet stream.” Flyers seem to be increasingly treating planes like lavatories with wings. This time, a Ryanair flight was forced to expedite its landing after several passengers engaged in disruptive behavior — including one hellion urinating in the cabin. “This is now a matter for local police,” Ryanair … Read more
They’ve cracked the case. In new research, UK allergy and aviation medicine specialists dispel the widely held belief that nut allergens spread through airplane ventilation systems. “In fact, food-induced allergic reactions are around 10–100 times less common during flights than ‘on the ground,’” the researchers wrote in their scientific review published Tuesday in the journal Archives … Read more
These airplane passengers are hitting the mini bottles — of skin care. The sky is the limit for this latest beauty trend as jet-setters and influencers alike are touting their in-flight skin care routines, including everything from serums to red light therapy, all for the sake of a hydrated mile-high journey. Ava Lee, CEO and … Read more
You never know what you’ll get with an in-flight meal — but this one came with an extra shocking surprise. Earlier this month, a Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was forced to make an emergency landing at JFK Airport due to “spoiled food” that made passengers sick. Though experts have said food … Read more
Blown appetit. One traveler on TikTok took to the platform to share her shock between the advertised in-flight food that she ordered and the actual food she received. User @daisy_travels posted a video that has garnered 937,800 views as of Thursday morning explaining that she ordered a “penne pomodoro” on an EasyJet flight. The traveler … Read more
Your fellow flyers are airing their grievances. Travel company Kayak has compiled a report detailing the most complained about inflight behaviors — and the list is as long as a late night wait on the tarmac after landing at JFK. “Travel etiquette is one of those things that is universally acknowledged yet frequently debated,” Matt … Read more
Last call for your airplane cocktail? Researchers are calling for limits to in-flight alcoholic beverages after finding that plane passengers who drank before dozing off during long-haul flights risked their heart health. The combination of alcohol consumption and cabin pressure at cruising altitude can have negative effects on napping passengers’ hearts, according to a new … Read more
It’s time to paint the town red — and the skies, too. Airplane passengers who wear red might be getting better service on airplanes when compared to their non-red-clad peers, according to travel advice blog Airplane Tips. “Airline staff may subconsciously perceive passengers in red as more important or of higher status, leading to enhanced … Read more