They didn’t appreciate the so-called inflight fashion policing. Two female passengers have accused a Spirit Airlines flight attendant of sexism after he allegedly kicked them off a plane for their choice of dress, as seen in a viral Instagram video. “It’s just humiliating having to be escorted and treated like a criminal just because we … Read more
She felt like they benefited from pretty privilege. A senior UK passenger claims she was discriminated against by Ryanair after having to pay a $100 bag-checking fee while younger, “attractive” passengers boarded without penalty. “I’m absolutely disgusted with Ryanair! I’ve just been held up for 20 minutes because they said my cabin bag was too … Read more
Are these people on quack? Forget swingers taking over the cruise lines. The real secret of the seas, according to cruisers, are the treasure troves of rubber ducks passengers hidden onboard the vacation ships for others to find — and the idea isn’t floating well with some, with one line even clamping down on the weird … Read more
These behaviors are on the no-fly list. Amid an uptick in barbaric behavior in the air, flight attendants are decrying the appalling antics they’ve observed in flight — including messy sex sessions at 40,000 feet. Buzzfeed recently asked crewmembers to name some of the most outrageous incidents they’d ever witnessed on the job, with several … 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
The harder, the better. When packing for a flight, the bag is just as important as the contents, according to American Airlines flight attendant Megan Homme. The intrepid work traveler has detailed how to select the perfect suitcase so all their belongings stay safe and secure in the cargo hold. Tip one: avoid soft bags. … Read more
In airspace, everyone can hear you scream. Footage captured the dramatic moment that passengers freaked out aboard a plane that was getting battered by a tropical storm midflight. “I have never experienced such bad weather on a flight,” Passenger Zuleima Ebratt told Jam Press of the “crazy,” spectacle, which occurred aboard a flight from Medellín … Read more
Complimentary beverage? Negative, ghost rider. Be careful what you eat or drink on your next flight — passengers unfamiliar with the way their bodies handle certain foods and beverages could be in for a rough landing, a pro warns. First Officer Paul Janowicz, experienced Delta pilot, explained that for those trying to keep things at … Read more
For a safer flight, lose the juice. Portable battery chargers are one of the most commonly owned travel devices that some longhaul plane passengers never go without — despite putting everyone around them at risk of disaster. According to experts, boarding a plane with a full power bank can do a lot of harm. A … Read more
Sea ya later! Royal Caribbean’s nine-month Ultimate World Cruise that quickly went viral is finally coming back to port after what was the adventure of a lifetime for some 650-some travelers who paid between $59,999 to $117,599. “Nothing can prepare you for nine months,” Joe Martucci, 67, told USA Today of the grand voyage to 60 … Read more
Crappy travels. A transatlantic Delta flight had to be diverted to New York City after a passenger experienced an apparent bout of diarrhea inflight, according to a viral post on X. The Airbus A330 had been flying from Boston, Massachusetts to Rome, Italy last Friday but turned around over the Atlantic Ocean about an hour … Read more
No shirt, no shoes, no in-flight service. It might not seem like it given the bounty of barefoot flyers over the years, but flying sans socks is prohibited on certain airlines. That’s right, “baring” one’s tootsies aboard can get you “bounced” from certain US carriers, which flight experts have interpreted as removing one’s stockings once … Read more
What’s worse than sitting next to a “manspreader” on a flight? Getting smooshed between two of them, as one woman discovered during a recent plane trip from hell. “Why would anyone EVER need that much room???” fumed the flyer, named Erin, in the caption to the claustrophobic clip, which currently boasts 16.7 million views on … Read more
More like Delaybor Day. US travelers were stranded at Newark Liberty International Airport on Labor Day after an equipment outage caused numerous flight delays and cancellations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it had implemented ground delays at the New Jersey hub on Monday afternoon due to a “radar issue,” NBC New York reported. … Read more
One airline exec’s anti-alcohol request might be a tall order for boozing travelers. After Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary’s comments about the need to impose a two-drink limit at airport bars due to an uptick in violence among plane passengers, frequent flyers aren’t too pleased with the proposal. “We don’t want to begrudge people having a … Read more
They were flying out of Texas — and ended up in Funkytown. Passengers at a Houston airport were left delighted by a gate agent who danced to disco tracks while they waited to board their plane. The Delta employee — who hasn’t been identified — was recorded by a traveler named Eddie, who posted the … Read more
It took their breath away. As if Boeing planes weren’t plagued by enough problems of late: Passengers flew into a panic after oxygen masks deployed in their faces aboard a Boeing 737, as seen in a dramatic clip taking off online. The air scare occurred on Sunday, Aug. 2,5 onboard Air Algerie flight AH 1460 … Read more
They put her under out-house arrest. Two female airline passengers have sparked an online debate after they locked a stranger’s crying child in the bathroom to “educate her,” as seen in a video blowing up online. The incident transpired on August 24 on a Juneyao Airlines flight from Guiyang to Shanghai, China, CNN reported. The … Read more
She’s putting these passengers on the no-fly list. Picking the most irritating passengers might seem daunting given the number of air barbarians lately. However, one UK flight attendant has taken on this Herculean task and listed the passengers who cause her the most pain in the air. (Hint: it’s not celebrities.) “I think if you’re … Read more
It’s the poor person’s first class. A flyer has caused a firestorm of controversy online after describing a controversial hack that allows passengers to get a whole row to themselves. They detailed this sky-high shortcut in a Reddit post taking off online. The Redditor said they learned of the hack when trying to find optimal … Read more