You don’t want to be a victim of flyway robbery. Airports might seem like safe havens due to the abundance of security personnel. However, Argentine flight attendant Barbara Bacilieri revealed how thieves are robbing passengers and duty-free shops at will — and what flyers can do to prevent themselves from becoming a target. The crew … Read more
With the rise of flight passengers complaining about seat squatters, one traveler got creative by switching his seat without creating bad blood. In the “r/delta” forum on Reddit, a person who said he or she was on a nonstop flight from New York to Austin captioned a post, “Someone paid me to swap my aisle … Read more
It was a plane disaster. A flight from Turkey to England turned into a nightmare as two passengers began brawling — and one tried biting — within the aisle and forced an emergency stop, according to a video of the inflight fracas. The Jet2 Airline plane, which had left Antalya, Turkey, for Leeds, England, was … Read more
A traveler took to social media to share their experience using their mobile boarding pass in order to share an important message with fellow travelers. Titled “Always screenshot your boarding pass from the app,” the user wrote in the post, “Call me paranoid, but I take that extra step just in case.” The user went … Read more
This tourist attraction is sick. A UK tourist stumbled upon a COVID-19 theme park with “googly-eyed” pathogen sculptures and more while exploring Vietnam, as seen in photos going viral — in every sense of the word — online. “It was such a weird experience,” Ella Ribak, 29, told South West News Service while detailing the … Read more
What a prick. A traveler was terrified after inadvertently touching a needle found on his hotel room bed. The anonymous man posted his alarming story to Reddit last Friday, sharing a photo of a bent needle and asking people to identify what it might have been used for. “What is this? The metal end was … Read more
When Megan Pustetto tried to start a lighthearted conversation about massages online, it quickly became extremely depressing. The 32-year-old runs the successful podcast So Dramatic, an equally successful website, and is an expert at starting conversations. She’s also amassed more than 18,000 followers on her personal Instagram and has started a big conversation by sharing her … Read more
He never leaves home without it. Zac Jones checked into a budget hotel in the popular British beach resort of Blackpool that cost him around $16 a night, including full breakfast — but fled the premises after going over his room with an ultraviolet light. The 27-year-old is a fan of affordable travel, but also values … Read more
Don’t go chasing waterfalls — let them come to you, at a discount. A lucky solo traveler inspired envy among wallet-weary travelers after scoring a hotel with a full-frontal view of Niagara Falls for less than $300 a night, as detailed in a video posted to social media with over 550,000 views. “It was magical and … Read more
One avid solo traveler has blacklisted the island of Mykonos after her latest visit, slamming the Grecian getaway for having “a problem.” Christina Ford, 63, took to TikTok to voice her dissatisfaction with her recent trip, baffled by the island’s tipping culture after she was asked to leave gratuity when checking out of her room … Read more
High-mile criminals. Erin Wright, who goes by @erin_wright_ on TikTok, revealed how American Airlines allegedly “banned” her from flying with the airline for life. “I got permanently banned from flying American Airlines for having sexual relations with a man on a plane even though I’m a lesbian,” Wright, 24, wrote online. Erin Wright, 24, found … Read more
Leave no flyer behind. An airplane passenger has been eviscerated online after confessing that they ditched their friend at the airport before flying off solo. They detailed this selfish move in the ever-popular “Am I The A–hole” (AITA) forum on Reddit. “AITA for leaving friend behind at airport?” inquired the original poster in the entry. … 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
This brought new meaning to arriving with only the clothes on his back. An enterprising UK traveler has devised an ingenious — albeit unconventional way — to circumvent baggage fees at the airport: by stuffing everything under his clothes. This human suitcase detailed the unorthodox money-saving hack in a video blowing up on social media. … Read more
Awe, poop! A Delta passenger shared his crappy experience on a recent flight after a fellow traveler “had a poop accident” mid-flight. On a Delta Reddit thread, the man said he was on a flight on Thursday when “a passenger in [first class] had a poop accident that caused an incredibly foul odor throughout the … Read more
There’s no place like home for a holiday. Many people can feel homesick while on vacation, but perhaps none as much as this poor fellow. UK resident John Phillips reportedly spends around $400 to bring a suitcase filled with noodles, chips, and even a George Foreman Grill on trips to enjoy his favorite foods while … Read more
He definitely earned some flyer mileage. A passionate traveler flew on every airline in the US for a weeklong journey where he was pretty much stuck in the sky. Eric Decker, better known by his digital name Airrack, uses his online presence to complete some wacky feats, including making the world’s largest pizza, and meeting … Read more
Mother knows best. A woman shared a sly life hack to avoid paying for overpriced snacks while staying at a hotel — with a little help from her mom. A TikToker shared a video on how she snags free snacks while staying in hotels. TikTok/@thejuliabaird TikToker Julia Baird says her mom always calls the hotel … Read more
The camera never lies — but this travel photographer says lying is sometimes the best way to protect herself when she explores the globe solo. “Always trust your instincts and tell lies if you need to,” advises Rebecca Tribelhorn, 32, who has visited over 40 countries, from Ireland to Mexico. Tribelhorn, who hails from Oregon, … Read more
She’s causing a stink. A traumatized traveler is railing against Canadian carrier WestJet after she was booted from one of their flights for excessive bathroom use before takeoff. Author Joanna Chiu took to Twitter to outline the incident last Friday — but many responded saying the airline’s flight attendants were correct to eject her. “Just … Read more