Airlines
Viral Videos Of Airline Passengers Cheering The End Of Mask Mandates Don’t Show How Some People Were Suddenly Very Nervous
“It really shows how society looks at our most vulnerable.”
Flight Attendants: Tell Us Your Wildest Passenger Stories
As people in the US begin traveling safely again, BuzzFeed News wants to hear from flight attendants or pilots about their most memorable passengers.
Airlines In The US Can Now Ban Emotional Support Animals From Flights
Only dogs will be considered as legitimate "service animals" on flights, according to a new US rule.
Airlines Say Flying During COVID-19 Is Safe. The Science Isn’t Quite So Certain.
Your chances of catching the coronavirus on a plane are probably low, studies indicate. But the airline industry, which has funded a chunk of that research, hasn’t always stuck to the science.
This NHS Key Worker Is Desperate To Come Home, But She's One Of 21,000 UK Tourists Stranded In New Zealand
“There are hundreds of key workers wanting to get home and help the Covid effort,” Jessica Chiodo told BuzzFeed News.
Italian Tourists Fear Being Stranded In The UK By Their Country's Coronavirus Lockdown
A "significant number"of Italians visiting the UK have contacted the country's embassy since the COVID-19 lockdown was announced on Monday night.
Delta Says It's Restoring Same-Sex Love Scenes To "Booksmart" And "Rocketman" On Its Flights
The airline came under criticism after Booksmart director Olivia Wilde tweeted about key LGBTQ scenes that had been cut from the in-flight version of her film.
13 Tidbits You Might Want To Know Before Traveling Or Flying With Your Dog
Here's everything you'll wanna know.
There Are 1,165 Commercial Airlines In The World, Can You Name 20 Of Them?
Our flight time this evening will be 5 minutes. Don't set your phone to airplane mode just yet.
A Woman Got On A Delta Flight Without An ID Or A Boarding Pass And Police Don't Know How
"She said very bluntly, 'I'm not moving.'"
Here's What Eating In Economy Vs. Business Class Looks Like On 21 Airlines
I have one dream and that dream is to fly business class.
Here’s What Eating In First Class Looks Like On 24 Airlines
As if you needed another reason to hate flying economy.
Virgin Atlantic Will No Longer Require Makeup Or Skirts For Women Flight Attendants
The change will offer employees "more choice on how they want to express themselves at work," the company said.
United Airlines And Delta Confirm That Their Premium Economy Screens Have Cameras
Following passenger concerns over cameras spotted on Singapore and American Airlines flights, a United spokesperson told BuzzFeed News that its cameras “have never been activated,” while Delta said that its cameras “are not functional.”
Southwest Airlines Has Apologized After A 5-Year-Old Girl Named Abcde Was Mocked By An Employee
It's pronounced "Ab-city."
Several Women Say Airlines Don't Take Their Complaints About Men Masturbating Next To Them Seriously
Masturbating on an airplane is criminal behavior, but it’s rarely reported and airlines have often been accused of mishandling such complaints.
What Airplane Food Looks Like Around The World
Which airline has the ~best~ food?
24 Hilarious Tweets Guaranteed To Make Everyone Laugh
"Sorry I can't pay my rent this month, I bought an apple at the airport."
13 Annoying Things You've Definitely Experienced If You've Flown Within The Last Five Years
A reminder on why flying sucks.
Dozens Of Flights To Florida And The Caribbean Have Been Canceled Because Of Hurricane Irma
Flights heading into south Florida and the Caribbean have been canceled or delayed as the region braces for the Category 5 storm.
The Way TSA Agents Profile You At The Airport Is Not Based On Legit Science, Report Says
A new report finds no “valid evidence” for the TSA’s $186 million “Behavioral Detection Assessment” program. But the agency says it will keep doing it anyway.
Air Canada Bumped A 10-Year-Old Kid From A Family Vacation Because The Flight Was Overbooked
Five hours of driving and $1,000 later, they finally made their flight.
Airline Tech Keeps Melting Down But Nobody Knows Why
A storm in Delta’s hub of Atlanta prompted flight cancellations, but tech failures made matters worse.
Airlines Treat You Badly Because They Can
After a decade of mergers and takeovers, there's not much competition left in the US airline business.
A Man Was Dragged Off A United Plane After The Airline Overbooked The Flight
Videos posted to Twitter and Facebook show a man being pulled out of his seat and down the aisle of the plane by three security officers. The incident prompted massive outrage and a federal investigation.
The US Has Banned Laptops And Tablets On Flights From Major Middle Eastern Airports
The ban will apply to nonstop inbound flights from 10 airports in the Middle East and Africa. “It appears to be a Muslim ban by a thousand cuts," a former US official said.
Trump Admin Halts Plan To List Baggage Fees Alongside Flight Prices
Airlines have opposed the Obama-era proposal, saying the government should not interfere in how flights are sold online.
A Pilot Was Removed From Her Flight After Going On A Bizarre Rant About Trump And Clinton
Passengers said the United Airlines pilot was wearing street clothes instead of her uniform and called President Trump and Hillary Clinton "assholes."
Competition Among Airlines Is Now Low Enough That Warren Buffett Will Invest In Them
"A durable competitive advantage has proven elusive ever since the days of the Wright Brothers," Buffett said of the airline industry in 2007. But things changed over the last decade.
British Airways Is Replacing Free Food And Drink On Short-Haul Flights With M&S Meals
Everything on the food menu will be priced under £5.
6 Crazy Flight Deals You Should Look Into RN
New York to Copenhagen for $308 round-trip — and more!
This Muslim Woman Says The TSA Stopped Her At Least 10 Different Times In One Round Trip
She said she was made to feel like a criminal.
A Woman Gave Birth On A Plane And Her Baby Got A Million Air Miles As A Present
"It only happens in movies, and we're lucky to witness this miracle."
Two Muslim Women Were Thrown Off A Flight And Say Racial Bias Was Involved
Niala Mohammad, one of the women removed from the flight, said she was told it was because a flight attendant felt “threatened.”
A Fort McMurray Evacuee's Cat Was Taken Care By An Airline And It Was Adorable
Meet Meow Meow, the newest member of the Canadian North team.
Major U.S. Airlines Ban Hoverboards After Several Burst Into Flames
The three biggest U.S. airlines — Delta, American and United — announced they will ban hoverboards from planes. A U.S. agency is also investigating the devices.
In Congress, Drones Represent Money, Freedom — And A Security Threat
Senator Dianne Feinstein: “I do not share your excitement over the drone.”
This Man’s Leg “Burst Open” After He Was Bitten By A Spider Mid-Air
Barrister Jonathan Hogg was told he could have died after a spider bite caused his leg to swell, turn black, and burst open. Warning: This post contains graphic images, and spiders.
Major Airlines Ban Big Game Trophies Amid Uproar Over Cecil Killing
The moves by the large air carriers come amid mounting public backlash to the poaching death of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe.
We Have Internet On Planes — Can We Stop Getting Ripped Off For It?
Gogo lets us send email while hurtling through the sky. If only opting out from its monthly charges were as simple.
Everything You Think Once You've Stopped Listening
"My mind is working at a mile a minute."
The True Cost Of 81 Very Expensive Minutes For United Airlines
After grounding all of its flights Wednesday morning for more than an hour, United faces a costly recovery process.
Can The Government Prove Airlines Conspired To Keep Ticket Prices High?
The government is looking into allegations of collusion among big airlines. But where does loose talk end and conspiracies begin?
In-Flight Wi-Fi Will Soon Get Much Faster, Gogo Tells Wall Street
In a presentation to investors, the company said onboard Wi-Fi will hit broadband speeds within five years, and be available on many more flights.
A Little Boy Lost His Stuffed Tiger At An Airport, But Then Something Super Cute Happened
I'm not crying, there's just something in my eye, OK?
Global Demand For Flights Set To Double In The Next 20 Years
Already on track for a record summer, the airline industry will keep growing fast in the coming decades, according to a new report.
U.S. Airlines Are About To Have Their Busiest Summer Ever
Nearly 2.5 million travelers per day are expected to take to the skies this summer. It's set to be a record season for the U.S. airline industry, which just came off its most profitable quarter of all time.
U.S. Airlines Are Like A "Low-Cost Bus Company," Says Emirates Chief
More shots fired in the fight over "open skies" and the rise of the aviation giants of the Persian Gulf.
JetBlue Plans To Lead The Charge Of U.S. Airlines Into Cuba
Once U.S.–Cuba relations warm up, the airline "will put as much supply as possible into the market and the most seats into the market," an executive told BuzzFeed News. The company launches NYC–Havana flights in June.
As Seats Keep Shrinking, Airlines Pour Billions Into Nicer Terminals
Surveys show the flying experience is as miserable as it has ever been. But one bright spot for travelers is the terminal, where beer gardens and high-concept food are taking over.
Flying In The U.S. Sucks More Than Ever, Study Finds
The 2015 Airline Quality Rating study shows 2014 was a year of more delays, lost bags, and headaches for U.S. air travelers.
The TSA Will Stop Singling Out Black Women For Hair Searches
After years of complaints that agents arbitrarily search black women's hair, the Transportation Security Administration has agreed to new training courses that stress "racial neutrality."
How Well Do You Know Your Airlines?
Have you been getting on the right plane?
Ryanair Retracts Plans To Offer Low-Cost Flights Between Europe And The U.S.
The Irish airline initially said it will connect Europe to major U.S. cities such as New York City, Chicago, and Boston.
Frequent Flyer Programs Now Reward Expensive Flights, Not Long Ones
United and Delta have both changed their loyalty programs to reward dollars spent, not miles traveled. It's good for travelers on corporate expense accounts, bad for casual travelers, and could become the industry standard.
Qantas Is Now Serving Alaskan Halibut And Caviar From Abu Dhabi
Australia's national airline is pulling out all the stops with its new first, business, and premium economy class menus.Yasa caviar tartlet, anyone?
This MP Wants To Change The Law So Airlines Must Say When A Nut Allergy Sufferer Is On Board
Democratic Unionist MP Ian Paisley Jr told BuzzFeed News the move could save lives.
Blizzard Spares New York, Buries New England In Three Feet Of Snow
A powerful nor'easter packing winds in excess of 70 mph brought nearly 3 feet of snow to parts of New England. Travel bans have been lifted in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
This Airline Had The Best Response To A Guy Complaining That His Flight Attendant Wasn't Hot Enough
"Prejudice doesn't fly, we leave it on the ground."
This Guy Got Banned From Flying JetBlue For Posting "Mean Girls" Jokes About Them
UPDATE: JetBlue told BuzzFeed News that Matthew Lush was banned from flying due to the fact he incited his Twitter followers to tweet threatening messages at a crew member.
FAA Lifts Ban On U.S. Flights To And From Israel
U.S.-based airlines can once again fly in and out of Israel's Ben Gurion Airport starting at 11:45 p.m. ET Wednesday.
FAA Extends Israel Flight Ban For U.S. Airlines For Another 24 Hours
The announcement comes after three airlines had already canceled their scheduled flights due to a fear of rocket attacks. UPDATE: The FAA has extended the ban for another 24 hours.
Pro-Russian Separatists Hand Over The MH17 Black Boxes To Malaysia
The black boxes from Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 are now in the hands of a Malaysia government delegation.
Pro-Russian Separatists Hand Over Bodies, Black Boxes From MH17
Pro-Russian militants in control of the MH17 crash site agreed to hand over vital evidence, Malaysia Prime Minister Najib Razak announced Monday. UPDATE: The black boxes have been handed over to the Malaysian government.
The "Dog Kill" Index Is The Most Tragic Chart On Wall Street
A graph on the Bloomberg terminal shows the number of pets lost, injured, or killed each month on U.S. airlines.
18 Gross Airline Secrets Leads The Daily Links
Plus the secret that helped one celeb trainer lose 30 pounds without going to extremes, 21 pics of people being weirdos on public transportation, and 10 tips to avoid major moving mistakes.
Malaysian Prime Minister Says Flight 370 Crashed In Southern Indian Ocean, "All Lives Are Lost"
According to new data from investigators, the missing plane crashed in the southern Indian Ocean, Malaysia's prime minister announced today.
People Trying To Reschedule Their Canceled Flights Are Being Kept On Hold For A Very Long Time
Thanks a lot, Hercules.
6 Mostly Reassuring Facts About Flying
What you won't read in the safety manual but need to know.
A Woman Is Claiming That United Airlines Almost Killed Her Dog
Warning: This post contains graphic images.
