The lighter the bag, the heavier the wallet. It’s easy to feel ripped off by the cost of air travel, but users are divided over one frequent flyer’s money-saving hack. Californian-based musical group Bed Sweater uploaded a clip on TikTok last week to share their trick, showing a man clandestinely using his foot to prop up the … Read more
Another day, another nightmare at 30,000 feet. This time, an inconsiderate passenger is under fire after a video showed them desperately trying to prevent a female flyer in front of them from reclining her seat back. In the viral clip, filmed on August 13 on a flight from Paris, France to Los Angeles, California, a … Read more
He’s not “gonna fly now.” A raccoon was seen scurrying out of a baggage claim chute inside Philadelphia International Airport Tuesday night, causing passengers to shriek and jump away as the furry, masked mammal coon-quered the area. But before the unnamed critter began its descent of terror, the animal tried running against the conveyor belt … Read more
It’s in-flight entertainment nobody asked for. Passengers on a Ryanair flight from Dublin to Lourdes, France, became disgruntled when a man used the intercom system to lead a singalong of “Hold Me Now” by Irish musician Johnny Logan. Although some passengers didn’t mind the impromptu performance — a few even joined in and laughed along … Read more
The Felders spent the last days of their family vacation camping – in Newark Airport. “I had to spend $143 on five blankets,” Shaliece Felder told the Post. “The only way we managed to secure cots was because someone saw my kids on the floor.” The Felders’ United flight was supposed to depart Monday to … Read more
She joined the mile-high scrub. A woman horrified fellow flyers on a transcontinental flight after brazenly brushing her teeth in her seat — and even spitting into a cup. A Reddit post detailing her dental fly-giene routine is blowing up as viewers accuse her of causing a nightmare at 30,000 feet. According to the post, … Read more
After a woman went viral for sharing that she was forced to step on a baggage scale before boarding her flight, Air New Zealand announced that they will begin weighing passengers before some international flights. The airline announced Monday that it will be asking more than 10,000 passengers to take part in a weight survey … Read more
Air New Zealand will be asking to weigh passengers traveling internationally in June. The information will be collected to help the airline determine average passenger weights going forward when calculating the weight and balance of aircraft – which all pilots need to know before takeoff. Alastair James, Air New Zealand load control improvement specialist, assured … Read more
A flight attendant has revealed an annoying thing passengers do before the aircraft has even taken off. If you’re one to not properly stow your bag in the overhead locker — or worse yet, you have an oversized bag that doesn’t even fit — it’s bound to frustrate cabin crew. In a viral TikTok titled ‘Things that … Read more
Gold Coast fitness influencer Ashy Bines has detailed her horrific flight after revealing she fell ill before boarding. The 34-year-old, together with husband Steve Evans and their son Taj, 6, and daughter Tala, 1, were heading home from Bali on Sunday when things took an unexpected turn at Denpasar Airport. Ashy told her one million … Read more
He gave them some booze clues. An intoxicated passenger saved the day on a delayed train by hilariously challenging “gloomy” passengers to help him solve a crossword puzzle. A TikTok clip of the locomotive morale booster amassed over 3.7 million views before being taken down. “It really lightened the mood,” videographer Damion Francis, 39, told … Read more
This is a lot of turbulence for a flight that hasn’t taken off. A TikToker captured the moment passengers came together and appeared to vote an unruly flyer off a plane for arguing with other travelers. A series of clips detailing the wild mid-air ruling has landed millions of views on TikTok. “I’m just tryna … Read more
It’s not something you would expect to find in someone’s carry-on – which is why US security authorities were left (understandably) shocked when a live cat showed up on the X-ray machine. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff did a double take when the feline showed up on security screening at Norfolk International Airport in Virginia … Read more
An airplane passenger is being crucified by sports fans after he was caught being the only person on a flight not watching the Super Bowl. A photograph taken inside a darkened cabin hilariously highlighted how everyone on the plane was glued to the NFL thriller between Kansas City and Philadelphia, which the Chiefs won 38-35. More … Read more
Two Aussie travelers on their way to Phuket have been filmed lashing out at passengers before being booted off the AirAsia flight by patient airline staff. The pair were on board the morning flight from Kuala Lumpur on Boxing Day when a concerned passenger started filming. The pair get out of their seats to the … Read more
Two passengers have been filmed losing it at one another over that age-old flight issue – baggage space. And if you think the locker above the aisle is reserved for the people sitting in that aisle, think again, because according to an expert, it’s not. The overhead locker is often the root of many plane … Read more
A TikTok video has again sparked the reclined seat debate after a viral moment showed one man’s reclined airplane seat angling over the tray behind him during mealtime. Henry and Mike Budrewicz of Boston shared the nine-second clip to their joint TikTok account – The Pointer Brothers – which has a following of 1.4 million. Set to … Read more
She’s taking venting to a whole new level. Passengers who recline their seats onboard an aircraft are commonly seen as a plane in the butt — and one traveler has now revealed the “evil” way she gets back at those who dare to do so The woman — known only as Fiona — aired her … Read more
Readers are reacting to the latest news and reporting about today’s etiquette issues and seating situations on airplanes. The issues include tighter and more cramped airline chairs, a lack of thoughtfulness from fellow passengers regarding reclined seats and overhead bin space (among other issues), and a variety of additional pesky situations that come up today … Read more
An airline has hit back after a woman complained about having to sit between two overweight passengers on a three-hour flight. Dr. Sydney Watson, who claims to be an American-Australian political commentator, took to Twitter last month in an unruly campaign arguing, “If you need a seat belt extender, you are TOO FAT TO BE … Read more