Picking the wrong airline can turn into a mid-air nightmare. But it turns out some economy class tickets are actually… kind of dreamy? Aviation consultancy Skytrax has ranked the top economy-class carriers for 2026, listing the world’s best flight experiences based on feedback from annual passenger satisfaction surveys. Skytrax looked at how the five best … Read more
We are not flying high. International air transport ranker Skytrax has ranked the best airlines in the world for 2026 — with Singapore Airlines soaring above the rest while US carriers struggled to get off the ground. Often called the Oscars of Aviation, the 2026 World Airline Awards were announced on September 18 at London’s … Read more
” ’Til death do us part” could be sooner than expected, she feared. A UK teacher fears her honeymoon flight could be her last as an airline has allegedly vowed to continue serving nuts despite her deadly allergy. “I thought Qatar Airways would be more understanding and accommodating of the allergy,” Bethany Roads, 27, told … Read more
A young girl has provided in-flight drama that absolutely nobody in their right mind would request. Footage of the youngster has gone viral on TikTok after she allegedly stabbed a random adult passenger with a metal fork. While her mother took a brief nap on the 14-hour Qatar Airlines flight, as she’s entitled to. “She just randomly stabbed me” The woman filming … Read more
Princess Anne successfully managed to avoid breaking the royal protocol during the lavish state banquet thrown for the Emir of Qatar at Buckingham Palace this week. The Princess Royal, 74, sat beside His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during the dinner after having to step into a more prominent role due to Queen … Read more
The British royals laid out the proverbial red carpet for the Emir of Qatar’s arrival to the UK on Tuesday. Prince William and Kate Middleton greeted Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, 44, and his first of his three wives, Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, 39, in London for the latter couple’s two-day … Read more
A UK passenger with a deadly peanut allergy thought she’d die after two airlines handed out peanuts on a 14-hour journey — despite her notifying them of her allergy in advance. “I was petrified,” Amy Pearson, 25, told Kennedy News of the frightening incident, which occurred last month while she was flying to see her … Read more
It ends with Qatar. Blake Lively’s new romantic drama “It Ends With Us” has reportedly been banned from movie screens in Qatar because of the film’s kissing scenes. The nation’s Censorship Committee – which has the final word on what plays in Qatari theaters – was behind the decision to block the PG-13 film, according … Read more
In 2009, Mutassim Khadafy, the then 34-year-old son of the ruthless Libyan dictator Moammar Khadafy and the African country’s National Security Advisor, wanted to vacation in Las Vegas. But he didn’t want his every move — particularly the illegal ones — to end up in the news. So he hired Phil Elwood, a self-described PR … Read more
The airline you choose to fly can make or break your travel experience. Luckily, one airline has been named the best by this year’s Skytrax Awards, so you know what your top choice should be. At Monday’s 2024 World Airline Awards, Qatar Airways was declared the World’s Best Airline. This is the eighth time the … Read more
Thanks to Ozempic, it’s OK to say “weight loss” again. For years, wellness resorts had shied away from the overt promotion of pound-shedding programming when body positivity was trending. Now, they are capitalizing on the renewed public interest in getting thin. For the last 48 years, the wellness resort Hilton Head Health in South Carolina … Read more
Would you fly AI? Qatar Airways is adding virtual flight attendants as “digital human cabin crew” to assist customers at airports and onboard planes. Named Sama 2.0, the female faux staffer was rolled out at this week’s massive ITB Berlin trade show. The airline demonstrated that a customer can speak into one’s phone with Sama … Read more
Rapper 50 Cent would have been $1 million richer… if it wasn’t for his pal, Eminem. The “In Da Club” hitmaker revealed that the duo was offered an eye-watering total of $9 million to perform at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Appearing on Real 92.3’s Big Boy’s Neighborhood show, Jackson revealed the pair were approached after their … Read more
Rabbi Eli Chitrik’s phone buzzes. A woman is about to show up at his Doha hotel to pick up her lunch: two bagel sandwiches. It’s one of many calls and messages Chitrik is receiving these days for bagel sandwiches, freshly made in a designated kosher kitchen set up for Jewish World Cup fans who want … Read more
The loser takes Corden. Fans of the FIFA World Cup have raised the stakes of the upcoming England vs. USA match by saying that the loser must keep actor and talk show host James Corden within its borders … permanently. “If England beat USA on Friday then they have to keep James Corden permanently,” tweeted … Read more
Fans are giving Morgan Freeman a red card for this stunt. The 85-year-old actor is facing the wrath of fans after he took part in the opening ceremony of the 2022 Qatar World Cup Sunday. Freeman kicked off the tournament by narrating the opening segment, titled “The Calling,” at Al-Bayt Stadium in Doha, reported the Independent. “We gather here … Read more
Over one million soccer fans are expected to descend upon the tiny Persian Gulf nation of Qatar, where the World Cup begins on Sunday. Although more than 100 new hotels have been built for the 29-day event, supply cannot keep up with demand. The result: Unconventional sleep arrangements throughout Qatar and beyond. From “luxury hotel … Read more