By now we’re all acutely aware that the general population finds kids on planes problematic. Every week there’s a story about a crying/pooping child on a flight, and their entitled parents. How dare they make noise/smell/jump on tray tables/sit in first class. Some who report these offenses (usually on Reddit) have a point; but some also simply can’t stomach … Read more
She’s hoping this idea takes off. A plus-size TikToker is arguing that airlines should make plane aisles wider to accommodate larger passengers, calling the current layout “discrimination.” The woman, who posts to the platform as Big Curvy Olivia, shared a video this week showing herself struggling to traverse a United Airlines plane, having to turn … Read more
It was a mile-high flub. A California YouTuber could be facing serious jail time after revealing that he orchestrated a plane crash in an alleged attempt to garner views for his channel. Trevor Jacob, a 29-year-old pilot and skydiver, copped to his unorthodox flight plan as part of a recent plea deal. Jacob confessed that … Read more
It’s a high-flying achievement. Tom Cruise took the skies in his P-51 Mustang plane Sunday to accept his MTV Movie Award for Best Performance in a Movie for the film “Top Gun: Maverick.” The 60-year-old, who had his golden popcorn trophy in the co-pilot’s seat, thanked his fanbase for their love and support in a … 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
This one could be unexplaneable. A TikToker user is sparking debate after they posted an “unethical life hack” about what to do when someone is reclining their seat in front of you on a plane. The video, posted by user @thelkshow, has reached 2 million views. “When you are on a flight and the person … Read more
A travel influencer has shared his popular list of dos and don’ts when it comes to flying – and the plane etiquette debate has been reignited. Ben Keenan from Seattle believes it is “disgusting” for a passenger to take off their shoes and you should always check behind before reclining your seat. While the original … Read more
And on your left you’ll see a worker taping the plane together. A shocking video of an airline worker putting tape on a Spirit Airlines plane has gone viral and people can’t what they watched. In the video, posted by TikToker myhoneysmacks, the airline worker is doing quick maintenance to the aircraft’s left wing while … Read more
Astros announcer Geoff Blum might be keeping up with Anthony Bass’ recent social media activity. As Blum introduced the Toronto Blue Jays pitcher in the bottom of the fifth inning of Monday’s game, in which Houston held an 8-1 lead at the time, the broadcaster used an ironic — or trolling — phrase when talking about … Read more
A Delta passenger glued to an episode of “The Office” had no idea his seatmate was none other than famed paper salesman Dwight Schrute himself. Actor Rainn Wilson, 57, who portrayed the socially awkward Dunder Mifflin employee on the hit NBC sitcom, secretly filmed the unsuspecting fellow traveler, People reported. “When the person sitting next … Read more
Four men have been kicked off a Jetstar plane and banned from traveling with both Jetstar and Qantas after they were accused of being “verbally abusive” towards cabin crew and other passengers. The group of men were on a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne on Monday night when it all unfolded. Jetstar requested Australian Federal … Read more
South African pilot Rudolph Erasmus made an emergency landing after finding a Cape cobra aboard his aircraft during a private flight. Source link
Sitting in an Emirates business class seat on a B777-300 for the first time, I’m keen to try out all of the features. I push a button and a wooden shield next to my head begins to rise. Pushing it up and down, I realise it creates a barrier between me and the head of … Read more
Her paper wedding anniversary came a year early. A Texas bride-to-be and her fiancé held a fake wedding on Sunday while onboard a Southwest Airlines flight from Austin, Texas to Oakland, California — all with help from the plane crew. Tamara Bogetti, a passenger on the plane, told Storyful that the bride and her soon-to-be … Read more
An angry traveler has shared their frustrations over a woman who had “the audacity” to request a seat swap so she could sit next to her kid. In a resurfaced Reddit post now going viral online, the flummoxed flyer said it was “not my problem they didn’t book together” when asked to switch seats. The … Read more
The captain of a United Airlines flight scheduled to take off the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, is convinced his plane was intended to be part of the coordinated terrorist attack. “There is a good chance that somebody was plotting to try to use our airplane as a weapon of mass destruction,” pilot Tom Mannello says … Read more
A tech tycoon has been branded a “creep” after allegedly offering a woman $100,000 to take off her face mask on board a Delta flight. Steve Kirsch took to Twitter to say he made the anonymous passenger the offer last Friday. “I am on board a Delta flight right now. The person sitting next to … Read more
Where there’s smoke, there’s ire. A woman trapped on a crowded plane next to a passenger consuming an entire tray of barbecue took to social media earlier this week to vent her frustration. The sticky situation has ignited yet another debate about airplane etiquette, as travelers struggle to cope in an era where the sky … Read more
Not all turbulence happens outside the plane. A former flight attendant recently revealed the most sinister and disgusting details about airplane bathrooms and why passengers should be weary about when they to use them, according to the US Sun. “The airplane loo is essentially a cupboard, with no clean air. There is no window and … 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