United Airlines said Tuesday that an acute shortage of air traffic controllers was causing “significant disruption” for travelers at its busy Newark, NJ, hub outside of New York City. The airline said the Federal Aviation Administration has been forced to reduce traffic flows to Newark hub because of low staffing on 12 of the first 25 … Read more
He practiced some kung flew. Thought you were frustrated about a seat assignment? A United Airlines passenger had to be restrained by his fellow flyers after he began attacking his airchair in flight, as seen in a bizarre Reddit video taking off online. The epic seat-down reportedly occurred on November 16 aboard UA Flight 502 … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ son, Quincy Brown, has defended his famous dad following the rapper’s arrest on sex-trafficking charges. Quincy, 33, posted a statement on Instagram Tuesday in support of Combs, 54, alongside a group family photo. Quincy Brown. REUTERS Diddy and his family. Instagram/Quincy “The past month has devastated our family,” Quincy wrote. “Many have … Read more
Who says money can’t buy happiness? A new ranking of communities across the United States based on the overall mental health of the local population has been released as part of U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Healthiest Communities project — and some of the best-scoring counties can be found in some of the wealthiest and … Read more
The Labor Department is reviewing United Airlines’ leave policies after the carrier implemented stricter measures to crack down on employees abusing sick time. “Through numerous recent inquiries from workers, the Wage and Hour Division has become aware of a possible change in United Airlines’ leave policies,” said Jessica Looman, the Labor Department’s wage and hour administrator. … Read more
King Felipe of Spain put on a united front with his wife, Queen Letizia, as the pair stepped out with their teen daughters for a joint royal engagement. The pair’s official outing comes just weeks after a prominent royal author claimed the monarch was “crushed and destroyed” over his wife’s alleged infidelity with her ex-brother-in-law … Read more
An unruly United Airlines passenger took a bite out of a flight attendant’s shirt before the Newark-bound plane was forced to make an emergency landing over the in-flight altercation. The irate passenger — wearing an Al Pacino-inspired “Scarface” shirt — was held by several flight attendants and passengers when she threw several punches and spat … Read more
Celeb-fave artist Ashley Longshore claimed she’d been “abused” by United Airlines staff — because a flight attendant told her to keep her pup inside its carrier during a jaunt to New Orleans. Longshore, a favorite of stars like Blake Lively and Salma Hayek whose art goes for up to $10 million, took to Instagram with … Read more
Passengers on a recent United Airlines flight were left crammed and disappointed. On a May 24 flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Los Angeles (LAX), there were plenty of empty seats still available after everyone was boarded and the cabin doors were closed. Passengers hoped to spread out and move to the empty seats, but after … Read more
Oh, joy. A list of the happiest cities in the world has just been published — and New Yorkers will have to travel awfully far to get a taste of the good life. Denmark’s second city, Aarhus, took top honors, with nine other lucky northern European spots snagging top 10 status. The United States and Canada … Read more
Talk about fight or flight. Passengers on a recent United Airlines flight were sent into a panic when an automated emergency announcement came on to tell them to put on their oxygen masks — even though there wasn’t any danger. But only a few people on the Boeing 777-200ER from Paris to Washington, DC, last … 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
Follow the rolling ball. In a maneuver to draw the attention of distracted passengers, United Airlines has taken a creative approach to ensure everyone remains focused during its in-flight safety video. The airline released a 4½-minute Rube Goldberg-inspired clip that features a blue ball on a rolling track that soars through a plane. The ball … 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
Don’t have enough airline miles for that free flight? United Airlines is now letting people pool and share their frequent-flyer points with family and friends, a feature currently offered by some smaller carriers. United said Thursday that a “pool leader” can pick up to four other people to set up a joint account in its … Read more
A parasite that can potentially kill dogs has been discovered for the first time in the Colorado River in Southern California, a study from University of California, Riverside said. The parasite is called Heterobilharzia americana, which is a flatworm more commonly known as a liver fluke. It had previously mainly been found in Texas and other Gulf states, has now … Read more
In case you needed yet another incentive to cram all your travel items into a carry-on, Delta Airlines just boosted the cost of your first checked bag by 17%. The increase adds $5 to the previous, and not-exactly-insignificant, $30 fee for domestic flights. Delta is the third major US carrier to hike bag fees in … Read more
United Airlines said Friday that it is raising its fees for checking bags, following a similar move earlier this week by American Airlines. Starting with tickets booked Saturday, economy-class passengers on domestic flights will be charged $5 more. That will bring the price to $35 if they pay online at least 24 hours before the … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Hip-Hop’s most divisive figure is back for one night only. On Thursday, Feb. 8, ¥$ — aka Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign — will host an official “Vultures, … Read more
No more looking at phones on the fly. Passengers aren’t the only ones getting reprimanded for in-flight phone use. United Airlines is threatening to crack down on — and even fire — flight attendants who use personal devices aboard the aircraft, per a leaked memo taking off online. “Use of a personal electronic device and/or … Read more