Airlines

Lifestyle 4 days ago

Airline passenger sparks viral debate about plus-sized seatmate issue

An airline traveler posted on Reddit to ask other users what they would do about being uncomfortable while "sitting next to a passenger of size." Etiquette experts weighed in on the issue.

Montana 4 days ago

Man allegedly barges through TSA, storms onto Alaska Airlines flight in attempt to steal plane

A 34-year-old man was charged after successfully breaching the TSA security line and boarding an Alaska Airlines aircraft at a Montana airport in an attempt to reach the cockpit.

Airlines 6 days ago

Delta Airlines plane aborts flight after engine seen smoking on Las Vegas runway

A Delta Airlines plane aborted its takeoff from Las Vegas on Monday after smoke began billowing from an engine, an airline spokesperson said.

Travel October 27

The four 'dreaded' letters on airline boarding passes that travelers say they never want to see

Airline travelers are going viral for sharing the details behind the "dreaded" letters "SSSS" that can appear on your boarding pass before a flight. Here's what they mean.

Travel October 26

American Airlines cracks down against 'gate lice' as airport passengers skip lines amid boarding process

American Airlines is testing new technology that will alert staff if a passenger tries to board the plane early. A former flight attendant weighs in about the move against "gate lice."

TRAVEL October 25

Airline traveler goes viral for mixing cocktail before boarding a plane: Is it legal?

Airline passengers are making their own espresso martinis at the airport by bringing their own spirits through TSA, but are they allowed to drink them on the ground and aboard?

TRAVEL October 22

Google Flights unveils new feature to find lowest ticket prices as holiday season approaches

Google has released a new feature, adding a "Cheapest" button on Google Flights so travelers could see the lowest ticket price options when booking air travel.

LIFESTYLE October 20

On this day in history, October 20, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd bandmates killed in horrific plane crash

Three members of the legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, and three other people, were killed in a plane crash on this day in history, Oct. 20, 1977.

TRAVEL October 17

Airline passenger sparks debate over who controls the window shade: 'What's the etiquette here?'

A traveler posted on a Reddit thread asking users what the etiquette is when it comes to controlling the window shade on an airplane. An etiquette expert weighs in.

TRAVEL October 14

Airline passenger says she received 'creepiest' text from stranger who saw phone number on her luggage tag

A woman on TikTok claims she was waiting for her flight when she received a text from a stranger after he saw her number on her luggage tag. She turned the experience into a travel PSA.