There’s trouble afoot at 30,000 feet. Filthy, funky feet were on the in-flight menu for an unfortunate little girl forced to sit next to a barefooted bonehead, who outstretched her crusty toes across their three-seat row on an airplane. But the child’s mother is catching the most heat for failing to intervene. A little girl was seated next … Read more
A flyer’s recent experience on a trip has garnered thousands of reactions and sparked a debate about airplane seat reclining. Posting in the “r/delta” Reddit forum, the user described flying home to Seattle and sitting in coach class. “The guy in front of me reclines fully. So I very gently recline about halfway,” the person … 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
What a drip-off! A Frontier Airlines passenger was horrified to discover her under-the-seat carry-on bag was soaked with urine following a recent flight — and shocked when airline staffers waved off her complaints. The soggy saga unfolded on a Seattle-Dallas sojourn in early June — and went public after a family member shared the trickle-down theory in … Read more
An entire Delta flight from Dallas to Boston had to exit the aircraft after a drunk passenger refused to get off the aircraft, new bodycam footage showed. The passenger was slurring their words and struggling to stay awake as authorities repeatedly tried to get her to leave the flight, according to police bodycam video. The … Read more
This baby’s cry in the sky wasn’t going to fly. A mom has gone viral on Instagram after sharing a video of her husband making their 5-month-old daughter apologize to fellow fliers following a long-haul plane ride. Hannah Chestnut posted the cheeky footage to her Instagram account, @themumcrew, following an 8-hour flight from London, England, … Read more
Finally exhausted of reminding unruly and unaware passengers to throw away full water bottles and dispose of certain snacks — TSA is putting an end to airport anxiety by specifying which food, drinks, snacks and other perishable items are allowed. After a wave of recent high-profile airport mishaps — on one occasion, Ellen Pompeo was … Read more
It wasn’t exactly love at first flight — but somewhere between the airplane aisle and window seat, a little turbulence turned into a whole lot of sparks. When Los Angeles native Megan Meza noticed a “cute” guy approach her row on an April 2022 flight to London, she immediately began fantasizing about an airplane romance … Read more
It was quite the Greek Odyssey. Passengers endured a mind-numbing 32-hour flight to nowhere after a Condor flight to Greece was forced to turn around and return home following multiple failed trips. The Sisyphean journey occurred on May 24 when a Condor flight DE1234 was embarking on what was supposed to be a routine 1,198-mile … Read more
The juice isn’t worth the squeeze. Passengers waiting for their flights can often be seen plugging into the free USB power ports that litter airports around the globe these days. But while they might seem like a lifesaver for those low on battery, the Transportation Security Administration is warning against the common activity for a … Read more
A flight passenger who boarded a late-night flight out of Atlanta, Georgia, shared frustrations about the baggage-related actions of some fellow flyers. Posting in the “r/delta” Reddit forum with the title, “Another rant about carry-ons and personal items,” the user wrote to others, “Seriously, why have a ‘rule’ about one carry-on and one personal item when it’s … Read more
Another day, another airline rule change. Starting June 3, United Airlines will require domestic travelers to check in at least 45 minutes before departure — syncing the carrier up with Delta and American, who have already done the same. Those who flout the new flying law run the risk of having their trip plans run aground. … Read more
He spilled some deep seacrets. A cruise ship crewmember has pulled back the curtain on what it’s like to work on a pleasure vessel, revealing the worst customer antics, best-paid employees and other insider secrets. The high seas employee spilled the beans in an “Ask Me Anything” forum making waves on Reddit. “I work in … Read more
Don’t leave home without them. A long-time flight attendant has revealed a secret packing list for all cabin crew — with three items they’re required by international aviation law to carry on board for safety reasons. Skye Taylor, 50, spent 16 years in the air with Virgin Atlantic — and now she’s spilling key details on … Read more
They got guidelines for remaining on cloud nine. While jet-setting off to their destination “I Do’s” on an Alaska Airlines flight, lovebirds Kristen and Sam were showered with warm words of wisdom from fellow passengers, wishing them well ahead of their wedding. “The sweet flight attendant helped us ask people for marriage advice,” gushed Kirsten, … Read more
Don’t call her high-maintenance — just highly allergic. A plane passenger’s sky-high list of demands has gone viral after she handed flight attendants a printed “Flight Allergy List” asking for a ban on everything from coffee and cashews to cologne and jet fuel. Yes, jet fuel. The laminated letter — shared on X by user … Read more
They really got flipped the bird. Passengers in India shrieked in terror after their plane sustained damage to its nose following turbulence, hail and a bird strike, as seen in white-knuckle footage. The aircraft had been flying from the capital, New Delhi, to Srinagar, India, on Wednesday, when it encountered violent weather conditions, South West … Read more
The captain of a major cruise liner has died during an almost month-long voyage around Asia. Michele Bartolomei was captaining Princess Cruises’ the Diamond Princess when he died suddenly on May 19 following a medical emergency. The ship was on a 19-day Southern Islands Explorer voyage to locations including Japan and Korea when passengers and … Read more
Is it a Ryan-air mattress? Catching sleep at 30,000 feet might seem impossible. However, one enterprising Ryanair passenger has devised an unorthodox way to grab some shuteye in the sky despite cramped onboard conditions, as observed in a TikTok video with 2.7 million views. The footage, filmed by another traveler seated behind the subject, pans … Read more
Frequent flyers of the friendly skies are not feeling this fox and her huge hound. Curses and epithets are being hurled at a social media smoke-show who hauled her humongous Great Dane, an alleged service animal, onto an airplane. Pietra Luccas, a fashion influencer from San Francisco, is currently in the eye of the internet’s ire for … Read more