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A new TikTok trend called airport theory is telling travelers they can show up just 15 minutes before their flight and still make it on board. The idea behind this trend is that people waste too much time waiting at the airport. Some TikTok users claim they have walked straight through security and onto their […]

If you think airlines are quickly replacing their fleets with shiny new planes, think again. Both Airbus and Boeing are drowning in backorders, supply chain issues, and rising costs. At this rate, it could take more than a decade to clear their backlog. And just when things couldn’t get more complicated, Donald Trump’s new tariffs

A couple was arrested at Miami International Airport after trying to push past security and force their way onto an American Airlines flight to Cancún, Mexico. The dramatic scene unfolded on Sunday, March 2, when Beatriz Rapoport de Campos Maia, 29, and Rafael Seirafe-Novaes, 40, arrived late for their flight and were denied boarding. Instead

Passengers on a transatlantic flight got a terrifying surprise when a man suddenly jumped up and tried to open the emergency exit mid-air. The incident took place on February 28 aboard Plus Ultra Flight 701 from Madrid to Caracas, as the Airbus A330 was halfway through its journey. According to eyewitnesses, the man suddenly leaped

Love was quite literally in the air when an Aeromexico pilot surprised his girlfriend with a marriage proposal—right in the middle of a flight! A fellow passenger captured the romantic moment on video, showing the pilot speaking over the plane’s loudspeaker before stepping out of the cockpit to propose. His girlfriend, who was seated in

It’s Black History Month, and today—on the final day of February—we honor a woman whose story deserves to be told far and wide. Casey Grant was more than a flight attendant; she was a pioneer in the skies, a storyteller of history, and a living example of strength and resilience. To many, the idea of

After a challenging year for the aviation industry, there’s finally a silver lining on the horizon for commercial pilots. 2025 is shaping up to be a year of renewed opportunity, with airlines across the U.S. gearing up to hire thousands of new pilots. Airlines across the U.S. are preparing to hire thousands of new commercial

For decades, American presidents have relied on Boeing aircraft for their official travels. This long-standing partnership will continue, but with an upgrade—after years of service, the Boeing 747-200 currently used as Air Force One is set to be replaced by the more modern Boeing 747-8I. However, this transition has not been without controversy. President Donald

An international flight can bring unexpected surprises, but for one Australian couple, their journey turned into an ordeal they never imagined. While traveling from Melbourne to Doha on a Qatar Airways flight, Mitchell Ring and Jennifer Colin were confronted with a tragic and unsettling situation—one that left them shocked and searching for answers. Midway through

Last week, Air France found itself in a storm of controversy after a passenger accused the airline of faking kosher meals on a long-haul flight from Mauritius to Paris. What started as a catering mishap quickly escalated into a heated debate about ethics, respect for religious dietary needs, and how airlines handle special meal requests.

Becoming a pilot is a dream for many, but the high cost of training—often exceeding £100,000—makes it out of reach for most. However, British Airways is making this dream possible through its Speedbird Pilot Academy, a fully funded training program that provides aspiring pilots with everything they need to earn their wings. For 2025, 200

At the world’s best airport, where efficiency and service are top priorities, one woman proved that kindness is just as important as logistics. Meet Rowena Dorado Aranton, a Certis Aviation Security service operations executive at Changi Airport, Singapore. She doesn’t just ensure smooth airport operations—she changes lives. And on one February evening in 2024, she

The U.S. Air Force has decided to continue teaching new recruits about the Tuskegee Airmen, the legendary first Black pilots in U.S. military history, despite a government-wide crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs under President Donald Trump. This decision follows a review of military training materials to ensure compliance with Trump’s DEI ban

American Airlines has long been a leader in aviation, not just in terms of service but also in its marketing. Over the decades, the airline has crafted memorable commercials that not only advertised flights but also captured the spirit of air travel and the airline’s commitment to service. In this article, we’ll take a look

For flight attendants, working on the legendary Concorde was more than just a job—it was an experience unlike any other. The supersonic jet, which could fly at twice the speed of sound (Mach 2), carried an air of prestige and exclusivity. From celebrity passengers to the unique challenges of working in a cramped, high-speed environment,

Flying in the 1970s was a completely different experience from today. Air travel was still a glamorous event, and airlines prided themselves on offering impeccable service—especially when it came to in-flight dining. One aircraft that played a major role in shaping that experience was the McDonnell Douglas DC-10—a wide-body jet designed for long-haul comfort. This

It was supposed to be a journey home, a return to safety after life-saving treatment.  But for a young girl and her mother, that journey ended in devastation.  A medical air ambulance, a Learjet 55, crashed in a Philadelphia neighborhood Friday evening, bursting into flames and shaking the lives of everyone nearby.  A Flight That

The search for answers continues after a heartbreaking mid-air collision over Washington, DC, on Wednesday night.  An American Airlines jet carrying 64 people slammed into a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter during a training mission, sending both crashing into the icy Potomac River.  There were no survivors—making it the deadliest U.S. airline disaster in over

Have you ever lost your boarding pass or had your phone app freeze at the worst moment? Sound familiar? Well, that stress might soon be a thing of the past. According to Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas, airline boarding passes are set to vanish within the next five years, replaced by fingerprint scans, facial recognition,

Airline commercials are more than just ads—they’re snapshots of history, culture, and sometimes, pure genius. From laugh-out-loud humor to breathtaking storytelling, these commercials have stuck with us long after their release.  Here are 10 of the most shocking, hilarious, and memorable airline ads ever made, guaranteed to take you on a nostalgic flight. 1. Virgin

Remember the days when air travel felt like an event? When you’d dress up, sip cocktails mid-flight, and feel like the journey itself was just as exciting as the destination? Back then, airlines like Pan Am, TWA, and Eastern ruled the skies, offering luxury, style, and service we can only dream about today. But here’s