An international flight scheduled to travel from Italy to Australia was abruptly canceled last week when a bedbug infestation was discovered in the cabin during an earlier flight, and the airline issued an apology for the incident. The grounding came after passengers on the nearly 17-hour Qantas journey from Perth to Rome reported being bitten … Read more
She’s serving up airplane doos and don’t’s. Baby poop particles are the undetectable, undesirable condiments likely contaminating those pretzels, cookies and in-flight bites frequent flyers eat from their tray tables at 30,000 feet, cautions a cabin crew pro. “People change their kids diapers on those tray tables on airplanes; that’s why, as a flight attendant, I don’t … Read more
Frantically dumping out your forgotten water bottle at airport security may soon be a thing of the past. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) might be axing the rule for certain travelers as airport technology continues to update. According to ABC and CBS, some travelers will see new 3-D CT scanners — which may be able … Read more
Ditch the high-stakes snack selection. As the flight attendant pushes that cart down the aisle while you’re half-asleep, the pressure to choose the perfect snack and beverage is real. The highly anticipated mid-air snack time is disappointing when the options are stale or unpalatable. Delta Airlines dominated the survey with 30% of the vote and … Read more
For Elizabeth Weprin, the more than $250,000 she shelled over the course of nearly a decade for seven weeks of summer camp for her two daughters at Raquette Lake Camp in the Adirondacks, was priceless. Not just for the friendships her daughters would make at the program — where tuition starts at $17,450 per pup — … Read more
Flight attendants are begging passengers to keep their hands to themselves at 35,000 feet. Cabin crew members say travelers are constantly poking, pinching, tapping and grabbing them mid-flight — and many say the behavior has gotten so out of hand that some attendants now wear “no touching” patches and pins while working the aisle. “It’s … Read more
She said what she said. Any parent will agree that traveling with youngings is stressful — especially when it involves flying. Although protocol when boarding a flight is that families with small children are among the first to get on, one former flight attendant is sparking quite the online debate after saying it should be … Read more
Water, water in the air, but what drop should you drink? Buying bottled water at the airport may seem like a waste of money, but a new study suggests it might just be an investment in your health. A new study conducted by the Center for Food as Medicine and Longevity has revealed that many … Read more
Shrinkflation has hit the friendly skies. Passengers are already feeling the fallout from airlines scaling back on seating space. A pair of WestJet passengers was so constrained that the seats in front of them were literally over their knees, as seen in a claustrophobia-inducing clip on Reddit. “WestJet changed their seats, and this is how … Read more
It’s a big hassle — with a slim number of solutions. Hopping a plane while plump isn’t easy, according to plus-size travel influencer Kirsty Leanne — citing narrow aisles, tightly-packed rows and cramped accommodations, which make it hard for her to sit back and enjoy the ride. But paying for extra personal space, a quick fix that frequent flyers of … Read more
That’s one fiery device. A June 6 clip on the platform has reignited buzz about the infamous Galaxy Note 7, the smartphone so dangerous it’s banned from the skies due to the possibility of its battery overheating and potentially exploding or catching on fire. In a video that racked up 2.5 million views, TikToker K-Shawn … Read more
It was the mile cry club. A Delta passenger has been ripped up and down online after griping about a baby throwing a screaming fit on a plane. He detailed the meltdown in a video with more than 15 million views on X. The clip shows Pat McAuliffe, a contributor for Barstool Sports, grimacing in … Read more
Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner explores why it seems that people fart more on planes. QUESTION: Hi Dr Zac, I just returned home from London after a 24-hour flight and I swear everyone around me was doing really stinky silent farts that were next-level rank. Is it because … Read more
When it comes to choosing seats on a flight, some travelers make sure to book more desirable seats while others may just wing it. The term “seat squatters” has been circulating on social media, with flyers calling out those who rob seats that were assigned to others. Gary Leff, a Virginia-based travel industry expert and author … Read more
These airline fees are soaring. Another major air carrier will be implementing an extra charge for carry-on bags, as the cost of checked baggage climbs. Beginning in January, Air Canada will be charging basic-economy travelers an extra fee for bringing abroad carry-on luggage larger than a handbag or small backpack. The fee will pertain to … Read more
Airplanes can be some of the noisiest and most uncomfortable places to try and catch some sleep, but there’s a game-changing trick that could have you flying off to dreamland in no time — even from 30,000 feet. Dubbed the “alpha bridge method,” the technique is thought to have been originally developed by the US … Read more
American Airlines has revised its policy regarding booting passengers from planes, potentially making flyers harder to “bounce.” “We strive to cultivate a sense of community and provide a travel experience where everyone feels welcomed,” the airline wrote in the revision to their inflight manual, A View From The Wing reported. The rule changes were prompted … Read more
He received a mile-high club-bing. An unruly passenger was beaten to a pulp after attempting to open the emergency door on a flight from Brazil to Panama, as seen in a viral X video taking off online. “A flight attendant started screaming, and another tried to hold him back, but couldn’t because he was too … Read more
Better late than never. On October 22, the Federal Aviation Administration eliminated the rule that required an off switch for the “no smoking” sign on planes, even though smoking on US flights officially ended decades ago. Before the change, domestic and international flights allowed travelers to smoke while onboard despite the fire hazard, where flight … Read more
Food on the fly? None for this guy. The friendly skies are, apparently, not so gut-friendly to foodies who like traveling on full stomachs, so says a fitness coach who “never” noshes in first-class or coach. “It’s terrible to eat when you’re flying,” Las Vegas personal trainer Michael Sheedy explained on the Wealthy Way podcast. Sheedy … Read more