Muslim Passengers on Two Airlines Say They Were Kicked Off Flights Due to 'Uncomfortable' AttendantsAnna Merlan8/04/16 10:40am20419EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkMuslim passengers who recently flew on both Delta and American Airlines say they were removed from flights after being told attendants were “uncomfortable” with them remaining onboard. The two women removed from American work for the federal government.
Very Mindful Man Gets Entire Plane Turned Around After He Refuses to Stop Doing Yoga Anna Merlan3/31/16 5:35pm1579EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkThe most mindful and centered man in the universe got a flight from Hawaii to Japan turned around when he refused to stop doing yoga in the aisle. The Associated Press reports that the 72-year-old didn’t want to go back to his seat. He wanted to nama-stay where he was. (I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.)
Bed Bugs Found on British Airways FlightClover Hope2/26/16 10:00am1233EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkA British Airways plane was taken out of service last week after bed bugs were discovered when the crew tried to stuff extra large carry-ons into an overhead compartment.
Iranian-American Dallas City Official Says He Was Stopped From Boarding Virgin Flight [Updated]Anna Merlan11/30/15 7:00pm20527EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkBobby Abtahi, a Dallas attorney who also serves as the vice-chair of the City Plan Commission, tweeted Monday that Virgin Airlines wouldn’t allow him to board a flight in New York. A crew member told him the captain didn’t feel “comfortable” with him on board. Abtahi, a Dallas native, is Iranian-American.
JetBlue Charges a 20 Dollar Bag Fee, Hates Us All Rachel Vorona Cote6/30/15 10:15pm2645EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkLook at that smug little plane. Just look at it. “WE ARE TAKING ALL YOUR MONEY LOL FOREVER,” it trills, while lounging on the tarmac.
Ultra-Orthodox Men's Refusal to Sit Next to Women Delays FlightsAnna Merlan4/10/15 10:50am42734EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkIn what’s quickly becoming an unwelcome mini-trend, the New York Times reports that a growing number of U.S.-Israel flights are being delayed by ultra-Orthodox Jewish men who refuse to sit next to women. They always seem to demand that the women switch seats, while they stay put. Wonder why that might be.
You Can Now Facebook Creep Other Passengers Before You Board Your FlightIsha Aran10/29/14 1:50pm1083EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkEver wanted to really get to know the people with whom you are trapped, encased in a tin can hurtling through the sky for any number of hours? Me neither, but this app is offering it anyway!
Tell Us Your Worst Travel StoriesAnna North12/06/10 3:58pm639EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkWhat with body scans and TSA gropings, this promises to be an especially hellish holiday travel season. But travel has always been an opportunity for horrible and/or hilarious mishaps, and now we want to hear about yours.
How To Dress For The TSASadie Stein12/03/10 3:01pm5422EditPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkAfter waiting 20 minutes for an unfortunate woman at JFK to disrobe, set off the alarms twice, divest of some belts, get a pat-down, and re-wrap, it dawned on me: some folks may need advice on dressing for flying!