These aren’t the cheap seats. While commoner tennis fans pay $150 to $230 for ground passes for the privilege of waiting in hours-long lines for entrance, Honey Deuces and bathrooms, the rich, famous and connected are enjoying a very different US Open — with four- and five-digit price tags. Many say the best experience is … Read more
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines were sued on Tuesday by passengers who claimed they paid extra money to sit in “window” seats, only to find themselves placed in seats next to a blank wall. Proposed class actions were filed against United in San Francisco federal court and against Delta in Brooklyn, NY, federal court, seeking millions of dollars of damages for more than … Read more
Passengers aboard Southwest flight 1496 from Burbank, California to Las Vegas, Nevada, experienced a frightening few seconds when the aircraft took a sudden nosedive to avoid a midair collision shortly after takeoff. The dramatic maneuver caused passengers to fly up out of their seats and into the ceiling as children and adults screamed, fearing the worst. Two … Read more
As airplane seat-swapping stories continue to spread across social media platforms, one traveler who fell victim to the situation was able to make some money from the practice. Writing in the “r/delta” forum, a flight passenger shared how he or she (gender wasn’t specified) was offered $100 to switch to a middle row seat on … Read more
Another seat swapper strikes again as a flight passenger is sharing her first experience with “seat swap shenanigans.” Posting in the “r/delta” forum on Reddit, a user wrote that she and her husband were on a “long-haul flight” prompting them to upgrade to comfort-plus in a “2-3-2 configuration. “ “We each got an aisle seat with someone seated between … Read more
Agreeing to swap seats at 30,000 feet might seem like the generous thing to do — but there’s an excellent reason you should always say no, according to airline insiders. A lot of folks refuse the request for various reasons — which can frequently lead to dramatic, unscheduled in-flight entertainment. But a flight attendant is now warning … Read more
Traveling with your partner means one of you is always going to get the short end of the stick. That being, the dreaded middle seat. While one of you is having the time of their lives, either peering out at the clouds with their head resting on the window, or stretching out their legs and going … Read more
Sure, flying by the seat of your pants can be fun — but just how filthy is that seat? Airplanes are notoriously unsanitary. From the carpets to the overhead bins and the windows to the walls, germs abound. Now, a scientific swab test has unveiled the eye-popping amount of grime there is where frequent … Read more
An airline traveler said he or she recently encountered a seat swapper on a flight — and claimed a family “guilted” the person into switching seats. In the forum “r/delta” on Reddit, the post was titled, “Yep. Happened to me,” as the person was heading out on a ski trip. “Checked in early, got my seat … Read more
It was poor man’s first class. A UK passenger became the envy of travelers everywhere after revealing an ingenious way to land a whole row on Etihad Airways “[It’s] basically like business class in economy,” gushed Maddie Borge, 24, in an Instagram video taking off online. “I can lie down and sleep and all that.” … Read more
This put the “air” in “rocking chair.” A passenger aboard an IndiGo flight across India said he nearly experienced a “mini heart attack” after his row of seats started swaying back and forth, as seen in an unsettling Instagram video taking off online. “The first time it happened, it was a terrifying feeling,” Daksh Sethi … Read more
The hottest play on Broadway was written more than 400 years ago. Demand to see Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal face off in Shakespeare’s “Othello” is so strong that many center orchestra seats are selling for $921, helping the show break box office records. During its first week of previews, its average ticket price was … Read more
Once you get through airport security and TSA lines, the last thing you want on a long flight is to be disturbed by a bunch of noise. Especially if you’re hoping to sleep on a long flight, distressing interruptions — such as the humming of the engine, bathroom doors slamming and flight attendants chatting in … Read more
A viral post on social media has sparked a heated debate over airplane etiquette and personal boundaries after a passenger admitted to refusing to give up an aisle seat when another traveler requested it. Posted in the “r/ AITAH” forum on Reddit, the note was titled, “Not giving up my aisle seat on a 15hr flight … Read more
For once, New Yorkers are praying for subway delays. The MTA’s announcement that it will phase out an iconic portion of the fleet in 2025 has normally jaded straphangers feeling nostalgic over the loss of another piece of Big Apple history. More than 1,700 subway cars dating back to the 1980s, known for their staggered, shades-of-orange … Read more
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Is that bump up to business class worth the money? A recent study by Dailybase revealed the best airlines for flight upgrades that don’t disappoint. Researchers evaluated 49 different international airlines, including Virgin Atlantic, Delta Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Iberia Airlines has the best upgrades compared to 49 airlines. hectorchristiaen – stock.adobe.com The study compared … Read more
A travel hack has taken over the internet with social media users discussing this risky trick. “Check-in chicken” consists of flyers waiting until check-in is almost closed until booking a seat. The gamble is that left-over seats that are more desirable, such as extra legroom or an exit row, will be assigned. One travel influencer … Read more
Art the Clown might have scared “Terrifier 3” viewers straight out of the theater, but the crew behind Damien Leone’s record-breaking slasher is giving themselves a pat on the back for a job well done. The Post spoke to two of the crew members who were in charge of making Leone’s serial-killer clown fantasies look … Read more
Don’t poo-poo this headline news. There’s a reason public toilets are equipped with U-shaped seats as opposed to the O-shaped ones you’d find on your porcelain throne at home. The general public has long speculated that the horseshoe shape could be for hygiene purposes — so that you don’t come into contact with someone else’s bodily … Read more