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
A man has been forced to pay for the fuel costs of a commercial flight that had to be aborted because of his bad behavior. The man from Western Australia was on-board a flight from Perth to Sydney when his unruly conduct caused the pilot to return to the west coast capital and dump fuel … Read more
Is the weight of flying first class worth it? Swiss International Air Lines is being forced to rebalance their planes because their new first-class seats are too heavy, CNN reported. Swiss — the flag carrier of Switzerland — was set to install the new seats, known as Swiss Senses, as part of a revamp to … Read more
Thousands of planes fly overhead at any given time — but none are likely to cruise over Tibet. On platforms like Flightradar24, which constantly maps commercial flights across the world, the air traffic gap over Tibet is unmissable, as most aircrafts avoid flying directly over the autonomous region unless they need to land at one of … Read more
It’s a bit of a hairy situation. There are a lot of things everyone knows will get you stopped at airport security, from weaponry in your carry-on to controlled substances to water bottles. Lately, however, there’s been a rumor floating around the internet regarding the illicit nature of a whole different kind of allegedly forbidden … Read more
They raised a stink. Angry UK soccer fans claimed they were stranded in Berlin, Germany, without assistance after a Eurowings flight was diverted due to a mysterious burning smell. The mile-high mishap occurred Monday morning while Eurowings flight EW8470 was flying from Berlin to Manchester, UK, per the Independent. “We apologize for any inconvenience caused … Read more
It’s a literal poop deck. An airplane passenger blew minds after revealing the unique location of the lavatory on a Lufthansa flight, which he detailed in a TikTok video with nearly 5 million views. “I’ve never seen this on a plane before,” wrote the user — who goes by @downielive on the platform — in … Read more