JetBlue is banning children from select flights as part of a new package. On Tuesday, October 20, JetBlue Vacations and Virgin Voyages announced a partnership to offer a "Do Not Disturb" package that includes adults-only round-trip flights and adults-only cruises for those 18 and over, per the airline's website. Travelers will take an outbound flight […]
You’re stuck in seat 23C, the cabin is getting stuffy, and it looks like the crew is just waiting it out with everyone else. They aren’t. Behind that galley curtain, flight attendants are watching timers, checking bathrooms, reading faces and doing math on their own legal work hours. Some of these calls are written into ...
You think the flight begins when the engines spool up. For the crew, it begins the moment you step onto the jet bridge. While you’re hunting for 23C and apologizing to the person behind you, someone in a uniform has already clocked your bag, your shoes, your mood and the way you walk. Most of ...
During a non-life-threatening emergency, an American Airlines flight from Madrid to Dallas diverted to New York City because six of its eight bathrooms were inoperable.
Delta Air Lines has equipped more than 95 percent of its fleet with the systems required for complimentary Wi-Fi, a development that now extends reliable connectivity to nearly every route the carrier operates. The Atlanta-based airline recently closed its final coverage gap over the Pacific Ocean with the activation of a new satellite. This milestone
Ground stops are notoriously inconvenient for airplane passengers, but, as a pilot explains to Islands, they're a necessary aspect of commercial flying.
Forbes Travel Guide recognizes the airlines and airports providing outstanding experiences for passengers, including the world’s best lounges and the innovation of the year.
NORTH CHARLESTON —Air Canada has scrapped plans to bring back nonstop service between Charleston and Toronto next summer, ending — at least for now — a route that helped expand the Lowcountry’s international reach. The Canadian carrier confirmed it will discontinue the seasonal route for summer 2027, reversing earlier plans to resume the service after this year’s season was cut short.
At the beginning of the month, the United Kingdom’s government announced its move to ban airlines from charging parents and guardians additional fees to sit next to their children on flights.
JetBlue has started selling tickets for its new first-class seats, with some flights going for as little as $249 one-way. The airline calls the new cabin BlueFirst, and the first passengers will get to try it on December 8. The airline announced on October 15 that BlueFirst is now available to book on select flights...
Cabin upgrades begin rolling out in November, with revised menus and entertainment; free Starlink internet is planned for 2027. El Al announced plans to introduce new bedding, amenity kits, and menus from November as part of a phased upgrade to its passenger services, including partnerships with Israeli textile brand TAKEANAP and fragrance company Jo Malone London.
“Farts to the face on an 8-hour flight ……” was one of the most popular reactions to a video of double-decker airplane seats posted on Reddit’s r/TikTokCringe forum on October 12.
Air France took the top spot in Skytrax’s annual awards, with its La Première experience featuring chauffeur service, exclusive security screening, luxury lounge dining, and spacious suites.
A former international flight attendant reveals why skipping onboard meals and tank water coffee can save you from severe post-flight fatigue.I spent almost 10 years working as an international flight attendant, living a good part of my life at 35,000 feet. I completely understand the feeling: when the seatbelt sign dings and the food cart rolls down the aisle, it feels like your vacation is...
Air travellers will be familiar with this: flight attendants stand at the aircraft door and greet everyone as they board. An act of service and caourtesy? On the one hand, yes.
London's Heathrow Airport serves as a primary gateway for many travelers arriving from the United States and other international destinations. Fast Track Arrivals provides an optional service designed to streamline the entry process after landing. The program carries a cost of £25 during off-peak periods and starts at £35 during peak times. Some passengers may
This flyer was prepared for an overnight flight, but clearly the family next to them was notNo one can agree about this situation, but I imagine this type of thing happens all the time on airplanes. There's always a bit of friction between passengers on flights. Like, maybe you want the window shade open so you can watch the scenery, but the person next to you wants to sleep, and keeps pushing the shade down. Or maybe you're in the aisle seat, and the window seat person gets up to use the bathro
Allegiant Air can offer you an affordable flight, but there are a lot of trade-offs for that budget ticket. And that's not the only complaint customers have.
A cheap fare can look very different once you reach the seat map. Pick a window seat near the front, and the total may jump by the price of a sandwich, or by the price of a dinner. Choose nothing, and you may end up in a middle seat apart from your travel companions. The ...
Clear skies, a full flight and a seat already paid for. For hundreds of travelers heading to Las Vegas this summer, none of it mattered. On one Friday evening in June, more than 500 flights were delayed at Harry Reid International Airport. Average arrival delays reached close to three hours, and some passengers waited around […]
Is it time to rename business class? If you use that section of the plane, or keep a beady eye on who turns left at the top of the stairs, you might have noticed that the user of the privileged cabin is changing. Sure, there are a few men and women in suits, refusing drinks while they sleep to prepare for a meeting or crack on with emails and spreadsheets. But they are very likely to be joined today by holidaymakers in comfy garments, families with kids and twentysomethings wielding cutting-edge
Passengers on a Qantas flight reported bedbugs crawling across their clothes, blankets and even the windows before the plane headed off to Rome. The airline later canceled its return flight to Australia and took the Boeing 787 Dreamliner out of service. The trouble started Friday, October 9, on flight QF5's first leg from Sydney to...
A newer airline has taken the top spot for cleanliness in 2026, with passenger feedback recognizing its standards and U.S. connections expanding its reach.
