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
A father sparked a fierce debate on airplane etiquette after allegedly duping a fellow flyer during a seat switch gone south, as detailed in a TikTok video with thousands of views. “I witnessed the most insane plane behavior on the way here,” TikTok user Alex Bennett said in the video while detailing the “crazy incident,” … Read more
United Airlines has travelers flying out of the middle seat. Passengers stuck with a middle seat at booking will automatically be moved to a window or aisle seat when one becomes available if they have noted a preference for those, The Points Guy reported. United Airlines has revealed a simple change to get you out … Read more
How do you get a child to sit still in their seat? Stick them to it. Traveling with fidgety kids can be a nightmare for parents. Fortunately, one Minnesota mother Lisa Flom seemingly demonstrated a unique way to get her toddler to sit still on an airplane — by Velcroing them to their seat, as … Read more
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Don’t leave your sleep up in the air. Here’s a window into where to get the best rest on a plane, according to travel experts who spoke to the Huffington Post. They agree that the window seat is the place to be. One major reason the window seat is a great place to get shuteye … Read more
Timing is everything, especially if you want a good seat. Flight attendants revealed that passengers who want to upgrade their seats should submit their request at the boarding door as soon as possible. “You should ask prior to door closure, but don’t be surprised if they don’t move you until after you’re in the air … Read more
She’s seeing red over not being able to see anything at all. A furious flier has taken to Reddit to rage that a “window seat” she booked on American Airlines didn’t come with an actual window view. The woman, known only as Liz, took to the chat forum on Monday, sharing a selfie that showed … Read more
The good boy got the good seat. Messi, the dog star of the Oscar-nominated movie “Anatomy of a Fall,” got his own seat at the 2024 Oscars. The border collie captured hearts during the promotional lead up to the Academy Awards, which took place Sunday, March 10 on ABC (at the new time of 7 … Read more
It was a very turbulent interaction. A 26-year-old woman started a debate after wondering if she’d done wrong by not giving up her seat for a wheelchair-bound woman inside an airport terminal. Taking to Reddit with her grievance, the anonymous user made it clear that she arrived well before her flight and snagged a seat … Read more
The pasta is to die for. Last week, “Bright Lights Big City” author Jay McInerney almost ignored a hospital’s call to go to the ER immediately, after a CAT scan looked worrisome. McInerney, who had undergone brain surgery two weeks prior, wondered if he couldn’t grab dinner first — he had an impossible-to-score reservation at … Read more
A couple fly their Italian greyhound around the world to join them on their vacation – and even spent $6,313 to have their pooch join them in the plane’s cabin on their latest jaunt. Over the last three years, Enzo, 3, has traveled to Hungary, Finland, Estonia, The Netherlands, the UK, and Turkey. Nora and … Read more
Was she cruisin’ for a brusin’? Traveling the not-so-friendly skies can be a real crapshoot nowadays. While most vacationers hope for an uneventful jaunt to their final destinations, a recent string of unhinged plane riders have subjected their fellow passengers to everything from “that mother f- -ker is not real” spooks to objectionable mid-air concerts. But … Read more
Can she bring the Sparks back to “American Idol?” Season 6 winner Jordin Sparks says she wants to return to the reality show as a judge after Katy Perry announced she’s leaving her role on the judging panel later this year. “Oh hiiii @AmericanIdol,” Sparks, 34, tweeted on Friday. “I hear a seat opened up … Read more
Former NFL linebacker Brandon Marshall came out of left field with a bizarre story about Taylor Swift and Kanye West from Super Bowl 2024. Marshall, who played in the league from 2006-2018, claimed Tuesday on his “Paper Route” podcast that Swift had West kicked out of his seat at Super Bowl 2024 after the rapper purchased seats … Read more
Disgraced Prince Andrew is in the spotlight in an upcoming Netflix movie. Called “Scoop,” the movie is a dramatization of Andrew’s notorious November 2019 BBC interview about his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died in August that same year of an apparent suicide. “The X-Files” alum Gillian Anderson, 55, will star as “Newsnight” … Read more
The plane etiquette debate on whether a person should give up their seat so a family can sit together has long raged on. But it usually involves a solo traveller not willing to give up their window or aisle seat. Now, a fresh twist on the debate has emerged on Reddit, with a solo flyer … Read more
Bringing him to heel. A furious flier has taken to Reddit to rage at a rude man that they were seated next to on a plane ride after he shamelessly shoved his bare feet into their personal space. “On my flight and in my bubble,” the Redditor wrote beneath a photo of the other passenger’s … Read more