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
Traveling with babies can be quite a hassle — especially at 30,000 feet. The change in pressure during takeoff is uncomfortable for a majority of passengers, but while older children and adults have tricks to alleviate the pain, babies don’t have that luxury. Discomfort for babies on planes often causes them to burst into tears, … Read more
Workers who refuel the planes at John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens plan to go on strike Friday — providing uncertainty for travel plans during the busy Memorial Day weekend, The Post has learned. Teamsters Local 553 — representing 300 workers and mechanics who fuel commercial and cargo jets at the airport — said it is … Read more
Let’s unpack this theory. A viral TikTok video has led more than 75 million viewers to believe that red luggage is loaded into the cargo compartment first due to its eye-catching color that is visible in the darkness of the aircraft hold — but is it true? “If the red are at the back then … Read more
Travis Kelce is in his splurge era. Over the weekend, the NFL tight end and his superstar girlfriend, Taylor Swift, were spotted at the ultra-exclusive Bird Streets Club in West Hollywood where, a source told The Post, members such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet pay $10,000 a year. The two seem to be playing … Read more
It’s a travel by-pass. Flying on a Boeing 737 MAX might seem like playing Russian Roulette at 30,000 feet in light of recent incidents — but enterprising tech-heads have devised a special way for freaked-out fliers to avoid the aircraft model altogether. A booking platform named “Alternative Airlines” allows travelers to look for routes and … Read more
Barstool Sports star @DonnieDoesWorld was about to doze off on a flight out of Albuquerque after a combination of Panda Express and tequila when there was a commotion several rows back. Donnie, who’s real name is Zach Etkind, makes surreal and comical travel videos for Barstool from all corners of the planet, explained on the … Read more
They might have even preferred snakes. A Delta flight from Amsterdam to Detroit was filled with some unwanted stowaways — maggots that fell onto disgusted passengers from an overhead bin while midair on Tuesday, The Independent reported. The gross bugs had infested fish that a passenger stored in their carry-on luggage, according to reports. A … Read more
Queue the outrage. It’s apparently not just novice travelers who bum-rush the gate: Self-proclaimed frequent flyer Dickie Bush sparked controversy online after claiming that he boards the plane whenever he wants — regardless of whether it’s his turn — per a post taking off on Reddit. “Board in Group 1, no matter your group,” advised … Read more
Planes, trains and automobiles. Travel reporter Joey Hadden estimates she’s spent a whopping 230 nighttime hours traveling, while the rest of us are catching our zzz’s — it’s all part of her ongoing quest to see, experience and write about as much of the world as she possibly can. No matter where she goes, however, her … Read more
It’s a sticky situation. Nichola Knox, a mom of two and influencer who runs @nicholaknox on Instagram, revealed her go-to hack when traveling with children. “Save this for your next plane ride with kids! Painters tape guys – I swear to you. It’s great on the plane but also on vacation,” the Canadian mom influencer — … Read more
A man is cooling his jets after being “humiliated” by airline staff who made him give up his seat. Writer Todd Plummer wrote an essay for Condé Nast Traveler talking about his experience being double booked on board a Turkish Airlines flight and being made to give his spot to a couple. Plummer, who frequently … Read more
It’s one of the most terrifying events imaginable. There have been over 50 recent reports of frightening cyberattacks that have altered planes’ in-flight GPS, leading to what experts described as “critical navigation failures” onboard the aircraft. More frightening still, industry leaders thought that this type of hacking was not possible and are at a loss … Read more
Forget worrying about delays or unhinged passengers. Cramped and uncomfortable seating could wind up being the biggest concern for future flyers. An X user went viral when they shared the image that AI created when asked what a Ryanair plane cabin — a notoriously no-frills budget airline serving Europe — could look like in the distant future. … Read more
Planes traveling from the US to Europe are reaching speeds equivalent to that of sound. An analysis by CNN has found the jet stream over the Atlantic is so strong right now it is slashing flight times with one Emirates flight from Dallas in Texas to Dubai in the UAE arriving almost an hour early … Read more