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Displaying all articles tagged:
Flying
travel
Sept. 2, 2022
This Summer Has Been Hell for Flight Attendants
“People should know that most of us are overworked and underpaid and aren’t getting adequate rest.”
By
Bindu Bansinath
man bun woes
Aug. 6, 2018
Man Claims He Was Fired From British Airlines Because of His Man Bun
“This stuffy old airline won’t allow me to have my hair as I like it.”
By
Opheli Garcia Lawler
jennifer lawrence is a real girl
Feb. 5, 2018
Jennifer Lawrence Takes Over Plane Loudspeaker for Eagles Chant
“This is not the pilot speaking. This is Jennifer Lawrence.”
By
Lisa Ryan
rules
Jan. 30, 2018
Turns Out You Can’t Bring an ‘Emotional Support Peacock’ on a Plane
Rude!
By
Gabriella Paiella
Sept. 29, 2017
Ivanka Trump’s Well-Documented Commercial Flight
In the wake of Tom Price’s resignation over private air travel, Ivanka flies with the regular folks.
By
Olivia Nuzzi
flying
Apr. 27, 2017
United Airlines Settles With Passenger Who Was Dragged Off Overbooked Flight
United Airlines also announced policy changes Thursday in response to the incident that sparked public outrage.
By
Jen Kirby
transportation
Apr. 17, 2017
The Pilot Who Says the Cockpit Is a Confessional
“You name it, man. I’ve probably heard it all.”
As told to
Christopher Bonanos
select all
Apr. 10, 2017
Video Shows Man Dragged Off Overbooked Flight After Refusing to Give Up Seat
Another passenger on the United flight filmed the incident.
By
Madison Malone Kircher
ghost stories
Sept. 23, 2016
This Woman Survived Sitting Next to a Dude’s Creepy Baby Doll on a Flight
The doll’s name is Barbara.
By
Lisa Ryan
Aug. 15, 2016
This Sneaky Airline Fee Affects Families the Most
If you want to guarantee a seat next to your kid, you may have to pay up.
By
Adam Banicki
and
Cait Munro
June 28, 2016
Virgin Atlantic Airways Experimented on Its Pilots and Things Got Sustainable
The power of a nudge.
By
Drake Baer
travel
Dec. 20, 2015
Help, I’m Addicted to Frequent-Flier Miles
I know it’s weird, but I can’t help it.
By
Mark Byrne
Aug. 12, 2015
Uzbekistan Airways Wants to Weigh You Before You Fly
The horror!
By
Dayna Evans
May 5, 2015
A Comprehensive Collection of Comedians Tweeting About Their Flights
Fasten your seat belts, turn off all electronic devices, and get ready for a lot of turbulence.
By
Megh Wright
flying
Nov. 6, 2014
JetBlue JFK Terminal May Get Its Own High Line
There are plans for a rooftop park.
By
Margaret Hartmann
unfriendly skies
Aug. 29, 2014
Second Flight Diverted This Week Due to Fight Over Seat Recline
The Knee Defender wasn’t involved.
By
Margaret Hartmann
unfriendly skies
Aug. 25, 2014
Fliers Booted From Plane After Brawling Over Seat Recline
They got all the legroom they wanted, and then some.
By
Margaret Hartmann
July 25, 2014
It’s Not a Great Week to Be Afraid of Flying
Talking to a pilot turned therapist who helps people get over their fear.
By
Melissa Dahl
technology
June 26, 2014
Free Wi-Fi Is Finally Coming to NYC Airports
For 30 minutes.
By
Margaret Hartmann
unfriendly skies
Mar. 13, 2014
Plane Evacuated After Botched Takeoff in Philadelphia
Resulting in no injuries, one epic selfie.
By
Margaret Hartmann
guantanamo bay
Mar. 18, 2013
It Will Now Cost $17,000 to Fly Privately to Guantánamo
The Navy ends commercial service to the base.
By
Adam Martin
Dec. 17, 2012
The Complete Guide to Everything: Richard Marx
This week Tim proposes all December holidays be boiled down into a 1 hour surprise celebration and Tom goes to a Richard Marx concert. We also […]
By
Splitsider Editors
Apr. 3, 2012
Man Tries to Board Flight With a Knife Hidden in a Mayo Jar
Police confiscated the knife and mayo and let the man board his flight.
By
Eliza Shapiro
crazy people
Mar. 20, 2012
Flying Dutchman Uses Custom Birdwings to Soar Over the Hague
He gets almost as emotional as the Double Rainbow dude.
By
Eliza Shapiro
Dec. 4, 2011
TSA Apologizes for Alleged Strip Search
And oh — she’s 85.
By
Menachem Kaiser
air safety
Oct. 7, 2011
Man Stopped at JFK With Brass Knuckles, Sword
That’s not all.
By
Joe Coscarelli
economic indicators
June 20, 2011
Your Cost-Effective, Personal Jetpack Is Coming Soon
“One of the main advantages of the jetpack is the lower cost as compared to a helicopter.”
By
Mike Vilensky
clickables
Mar. 7, 2011
See a Real-Life Re-creation of the Flying
Up
House
Good news: It only takes 300 helium balloons to make a house fly!
By
Amanda Dobbins
FYI
Dec. 24, 2010
Flying Today? Don’t Pack a Thermos!
A new terrorist threat means you may as well leave it at home.
By
Alan Sytsma
hands across america
Nov. 22, 2010
The TSA Is Literally Killing Americans With Its Pat-Downs
Because now people will drive, and when people drive, they die a lot more often than when they fly.
By
Dan Amira
weird things
Nov. 7, 2009
Piece of Jet Engine Falls in Long Island Family’s Yard
A 20-lb engine part falls off a Delta jet.
By
Lindsay Robertson