They’ve bean given a high-fashion makeover. Once confined to kids’ rec rooms and daggy daycare centers, bean bag chairs became the epitome of cool at Bottega Veneta’s Milan Fashion Week show on Saturday night. The items were set out for celebrity guests to sit on during the show — but the haute fashion house is … Read more
This airplane hack will take you to new heights. A travel influencer shockingly explained why he gladly takes what’s considered by many to be the worst seat on a plane — the back row, window seat as it’s typically the last to board and is downwind of the often ferocious lavatory. John Burfitt prefers the … Read more
This couple caused a stink. As if there weren’t enough reasons to bring sanitary wipes on a plane: Two parents have been slammed after they were spotted changing their baby’s dirty diaper at their seats on board a Delta flight. A peeved passenger detailed the odiferous incident in a Reddit post blowing up online. “The … Read more
She was on a flight from heaven — headed straight to hell. A passenger on a Southwest flight from Hawaii to the mainland found herself trapped in a nightmare after a child wouldn’t stop kicking the back of her seat — and the parent allegedly refused to take the matter seriously. And while the internet is full … Read more
Spirit Airlines is flying high after revealing its new seating policy. The low-cost carrier that has become synonymous with budget air travel is known for charging passengers for nearly every perk — but that’s about to change. Spirit announced Tuesday that there will be “new premium offerings” starting August 2024, including free Wi-Fi, a free … Read more
This perturbed plane passenger sat front and center. Jess Smith, who runs @jesssmith_36 on TikTok, unveiled her horrific flight experience when flying to Greece with friends. In the 6-second clip, which has over 12.4 million views, Jess is seen sitting upright facing all the flight passengers. “When you book row 1 as a treat, but … Read more
This mama has a hot safety tip. Emily Perna, a married mother of two, is warning fellow parents about the fiery dangers of baby mirrors and car seats in extreme heat. “I was unloading Luca out of his car seat today for Bible Study,” said Perna of West Virginia in her trending Facebook bulletin. “And … Read more
Ingenious or just plane weird? An American Airlines passenger freaked out flyers after getting assigned “weird airplane seats” where passengers are seated next to the flight attendant. A video depicting the bizarre configuration currently boasts over 230,000 views on TikTok. “Have you sat in the jump seat row before?” inquired Chris Olsen, 43 — who … Read more
It’s the $1,500 question. A passenger who declined the offer to give up her seat on an oversold flight for $1,500 in cold, hard cash has gone viral on TikTok as shocked viewers question her judgment for giving up such a good deal. “I hate [that] my [annual] leave ends today, cuz I wanted to … Read more
She needed to check her flight privilege. As if seat swap requests weren’t annoying enough, now it appears that pushy passengers are snatching up airplane seats without permission. An appalled passenger recounted having their seat occupied by an entitled woman, who then told them they could sit somewhere else, per a post making the rounds … Read more
He got the ejector seat. A TikTokker says a fellow passenger was ejected from their plane after becoming enraged when he wasn’t granted a seat swap “Why can no one just be normal on planes?” asked Nick — who goes by @nickfromohio on TikTok — in a clip, which boasts 5.1 million views. According to … Read more
He’s so grounded. A ten-year-old traveler was tossed from an airplane after throwing a tantrum when asked to buckle up for takeoff. The infuriating episode unfolded aboard a short-haul Latam flight in Colombia, after the cheeky child failed to heed crew member instructions — or his parent’s pleadings. “Now we are waiting for the passengers who … Read more
Hint: It’s not the middle. Thought being seated in the back row was bad? Try sitting in a window seat — without a window. Many beleaguered travelers have flocked to social media to share their experiences sitting in a portal-less sky chair, which many have deemed the worst seat on the plane. “I’ve never been … Read more
Airplanes can often feel like disease barges with recycled air and tons of passengers in a confined space for hours at a time. Fortunately, Georgia researchers have discovered the section of the aircraft where travelers are the least susceptible to germs, which they detailed in a 2018 study. To determine which part is the most … Read more
Another day, another nightmare at 30,000 feet. This time, a passenger who swapped seats with a fellow flyer’s kid was horrified after getting subjected to said traveler’s bare feet for half the flight. They detailed the pedi crime in a post currently taking flight on Reddit. “The dad does this all flight,” the unnamed Redditor … Read more
Southwest Airlines has quietly increased the prices of certain fee-based services that can help passengers get on their flights quicker and increase their chances of getting a better choice of seat. The Texas-based carrier has raised the cost of upgraded boarding services and early check-ins, according to Southwest’s optional travel charges page. “Upgraded Boarding” now comes in … Read more
As if being crammed in an airplane couldn’t get any more unbearable, imagine someone in the row ahead of you fully reclining their seat and intruding into your already tight space. Although many frustrated travelers ignore the inconsiderate gesture, the behavior must be addressed. Etiquette coaches Tami Claytor, Diane Gottsman and Jodi R.R. Smith have … Read more
At the Cannes Film Festival, much is made of the standing ovation. Every round of applause earns breathless headlines, with outlets racing to report which movie received the most prolonged cheers. But sometimes at Cannes, where you sit is just as important as when you leap to your feet. This is something Lily Gladstone found … Read more
A computer grounded a flight — and it wasn’t one of the control tower’s. A transatlantic United Airlines flight had to be diverted to Ireland on Sunday when a passenger’s laptop became trapped in a seat, raising safety concerns. The mile-high mishap reportedly occurred aboard United Flight 12 as it was traveling from Zurich, Switzerland … Read more
They’ve got the perfect place for exercising snooze control. An Emirates Airlines flight attendant sent eyeballs pinwheeling online after revealing the swanky slumber chambers where crew members kick back and relax on long-haul flights. A video detailing these sky-high sleep pods boasts over 8.2 million views on TikTok. “Where do flight attendants of Emirates rest … Read more