#air-travel

#air-travel

Sorry, not sorry: I'm "that" person who usually refuses to switch seats on flights (especially when I have the window seat). But there are still times when my seat assignment was out of my control. From filling in for an exit row passenger who wasn't able to provide evacuation assistance in the event of an emergency to having my coveted window seat reassigned to an off-duty flight crew member, I've had to navigate my fair share of unwanted seat swaps before takeoff.

Seat-kicking children, flaky food and unsanitary toilets are among other major offences in air travel

But the TSA said their counterpart has restrictions: cordless hair styling tools that are powered by lithium metal or lithium ion batteries or gas or butane fuel are only allowed in carry-on bags. That's so that passengers or flight attendants can react if they start to overheat in the cabin. If they overheat or combust in your checked bag in the cargo area of a plane, it may take a while for anyone to notice.

'Passengers don't always realise the impact of their actions in such a confined space,' a senior cabin crew member told the Mirror.

A double chime sound is the pilot signalling to the cabin crew that the plane has gone through 10,000 feet of altitude. After passing 10,000 feet and the double chime rings, cabin crew can move around more freely.

Delta has officially declared that we're entering the era of the 'lifestyle airline,' emphasizing a shift from merely flying to a luxury, personalized travel experience.

A recent poll found 57 per cent of readers oppose Heathrow's third runway, with 39 per cent in favour and 4 per cent unsure.

Alaska Airlines will launch seven new routes across the Pacific Northwest and California starting in October, including daily flights from Burbank to Eugene and Redmond.

An Allegiant Air flight diverted to Jacksonville when heavy storms blocked its route as it neared Georgia, leading to a safe landing for passengers.

Gulf Air recently announced it was resuming service connecting Bahrain and North America, adding flights to New York's JFK Airport starting October 1, 2025.

Of YouTube's many microgenres, one of the most popular and most enduring is the airplane meltdown. There are thousands or maybe millions of these videos online: Passengers going nuts over spilled drinks or supposedly bad service; flight cancellations turning grown adults feral.

Strikes by French air traffic controllers affected over a million people's travel plans this month - and may be set to continue.

While some travelers jump at the chance to sip Champagne and stretch out in a lie-flat seat, others would rather save the splurge for a future adventure or a luxurious hotel stay.

Six Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow, according to Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, while two additional drones were reported outside St. Petersburg, disrupting Russian air travel and causing flight delays.

More than 180 airports in rural areas in the U.S. rely on federal funding for commercial air service, which may be cut by half due to administration decisions.

The new La Première first-class cabin by Air France features private suites with separate seats, advanced screens, and luxurious amenities, representing a push for high-end travel experiences.

The interruption of EL AL flights left thousands of tourists stranded in Israel, reflecting the significant impact of military actions on international travel.

Fighting between Iran and Israel caused major flight cancellations, leaving tens of thousands of travelers stranded as safety concerns grow amid a fragile ceasefire.