Have you ever noticed a tiny hole at the bottom of a plane window? Well, there’s a “really important” reason for it. The pinprick hole is located at the bottom center of all the plane windows and like every other inch of a commercial airplane, the “bleed hole,” as it’s called, is a highly engineered … Read more
He thought he was taking a different kind of trip. A UK airplane passenger likely thought he’d flown to a parallel dimension after sitting next to his inflight facsimile — who shared his name, looks and even a friend. “It’s crazy. What are the odds on that?” Mark Garland, 58, told South West News Service … Read more
Drew Barrymore revealed she is a fan of sex in the skies. “Doesn’t it feel wild? It’s not the same,” she told Christina Aguilera after the two bonded over both being members of the “Mile High Club.” While chatting on her talk show, Barrymore added, “If you’re curious like ‘Why are people doing it?’ I’m … Read more
She wasn’t about to be “shaded” by a kid. An airline passenger put the “blind” in “blind justice” after shutting down an “entitled” brat who monkeyed with her window shade. A clip of the incident amassed nearly 16 million views and sparked a raging debate over who gets to control the shade. “I LOVE the … Read more
It was an inflight face-off. A celebrity couple who thought they had the “best” seats on the plane were mortified after realizing their seating arrangement was anything but that. A clip of the mile-high mishap currently boasts nearly 20 million views on TikTok. The couple in question were Real Madrid star Sergio Carrallo and his … Read more
The skies may not be clear, but passengers’ minds surprisingly are. A strong majority of American travelers are unfazed by a noticeable spate of recent sky-high airline drama — most notably a door plug blowing off an Air Alaska flight in January — according to a new survey by the Associated Press. Despite those and … Read more
Snooze control. Ever wonder where pilots go for some inflight shut-eye? A pilot has freaked out fliers by revealing the comfy but claustrophobic quarters where captains bed down during long-haul trips. “They have different options to choose from when it comes to getting some shut-eye” explained Ethiopian pilot and A350 instructor Tewodros Solomon in an … Read more
She aroused suspicion with this weapon of mass seduction. A female plane passenger was left mortified after a vibrator began buzzing in her suitcase shortly before takeoff, with crew ordering her to disembark the aircraft and reveal the noisy contents of her carry-on. The embarrassing ordeal was filmed by the flier’s friend and posted to … Read more
Bookmark these booking tips. A flight attendant has shared the three major mistakes Americans make when booking their plane tickets, saying the errors often ensure travel chaos. Caroline, who posts under the handle @blondevoyage, initially outlined the mistakes — and the tips to fix them — back in 2022. However, her video has since resurfaced … Read more
No more looking at phones on the fly. Passengers aren’t the only ones getting reprimanded for in-flight phone use. United Airlines is threatening to crack down on — and even fire — flight attendants who use personal devices aboard the aircraft, per a leaked memo taking off online. “Use of a personal electronic device and/or … Read more
It’s just plane gross. Jet-setting daredevils have wildly blurred the line that once distinctly divided the do’s and don’ts of airplane travel in recent years. Some mile-high flyers have taken to licking aircraft toilet seats or publicly drying their moist undies under the personal fans stationed above their chairs. Others have disruptively burst into song mid-flight or … Read more
After an image of a person’s socked foot sneaking into an airplane passenger’s legroom went viral on Reddit, many people weighed in on what they would do if something similar happened to them. The viral post touched off quite a flurry of comments. “Don’t be this person,” user “stefahnia” posted on the “Mildly Infuriating” subreddit, … Read more
The plane etiquette debate on whether a person should give up their seat so a family can sit together has long raged on. But it usually involves a solo traveller not willing to give up their window or aisle seat. Now, a fresh twist on the debate has emerged on Reddit, with a solo flyer … Read more
Rough skies shouldn’t mean a roughed-up stomach. An expert on human anatomy has shared four crucial tips for managing the dreaded anxiety and discomfort that comes along with airplane turbulence. Considering a recent spate of airline drama, including a door plug blowing off an Alaska Airlines flight, it’s probably a good idea to take the … Read more
Bringing him to heel. A furious flier has taken to Reddit to rage at a rude man that they were seated next to on a plane ride after he shamelessly shoved his bare feet into their personal space. “On my flight and in my bubble,” the Redditor wrote beneath a photo of the other passenger’s … Read more
A woman has faced criticism online after revealing she refused to give up the second plane seat she had bought so that a fussy toddler could sit next to his mom. The 34-year-old passenger said she had booked two seats on the domestic flight due to previous experiences of being uncomfortable in one. However, things didn’t pan out … Read more
This entitled traveler thought first-class was a buy-two-get-one-free deal. A plane in China was delayed for three hours and eventually canceled last month after an irate couple demanded that their child be upgraded to first class for free. According to a passenger, the ruckus kicked off at 11 a.m. on December 30 after an unsupervised … Read more
We’ve all heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” — but how about an Apple Watch? Rashid Riaz, a 43-year-old British doctor employed by Hereford County Hospital in England, helped save a sick plane passenger’s life by using a flight attendant’s Apple Watch, the BBC reported. The event happened on a … Read more
80s pop legend Sam Fox spent a night in jail after being arrested for an alleged drunken bust-up on a plane. The model and pop star, 56, was on a British Airways flight to Munich when she allegedly got into a dispute with another passenger. The plane was on the runway ready for takeoff but … Read more
British TV show host Susanna Reid really got a kick out of one segment. On Wednesday, “Good Morning Britain” host Ed Balls accidentally kicked his co-host during a segment about public transportation etiquette. Balls, 56, a British broadcaster and former member of parliament and government official, has been on the show since 2021, taking over … Read more