Airport News & Updates - Page 56

Flyer asks social media users if you can buy 2 airline seats to avoid sitting next to strangers

December 16, 2024

Flyer asks social media users if you can buy 2 airline seats to avoid sitting next to strangers

A flight passenger asks Reddit whether it's possible to purchase an additional seat on a Southwest Airlines flight so he or she won't have to deal with someone sitting next to them.

Woman arrested for attempting to smuggle 22 pounds of meth wrapped as Christmas gifts in carry-on bag

December 13, 2024

Woman arrested for attempting to smuggle 22 pounds of meth wrapped as Christmas gifts in carry-on bag

A 29-year-old woman was arrested after she allegedly attempted to smuggle methamphetamine wrapped as Christmas presents in her carry-on bag.

Major airline brings Magnolia Bakery's viral banana pudding to passengers on select flights

December 13, 2024

Major airline brings Magnolia Bakery's viral banana pudding to passengers on select flights

United Airlines has announced a partnership with New York City's Magnolia Bakery, bringing the "world famous" banana pudding to select United First flights over 901 miles.

Flight passenger warns travelers to 'always screenshot your boarding pass': Here's why

December 13, 2024

Flight passenger warns travelers to 'always screenshot your boarding pass': Here's why

A traveler who said he or she was flying on American Airlines warned others to screenshot their digital boarding passes. Social media users react to the PSA.

'Seat squatters' on planes are latest travel trend taking over social media

December 12, 2024

'Seat squatters' on planes are latest travel trend taking over social media

Flight passengers' encounters with "seat squatters" circulate on social media as some flyers taking over more desirable seats not assigned to them stir up humorous tales.

Flight passenger shares text sent by airline advising to arrive 3 hours before departure: 'Is this real?'

December 11, 2024

Flight passenger shares text sent by airline advising to arrive 3 hours before departure: 'Is this real?'

A Reddit user who said they flew on Delta shared a text that encouraged passengers to arrive three hours before departure due to lengthy processing times at a Florida airport.

Pilot goes viral for revealing real reason you need to set your phone to airplane mode before flying

December 10, 2024

Pilot goes viral for revealing real reason you need to set your phone to airplane mode before flying

An airline pilot has gone viral on social media for sharing the important reason you need to activate airplane mode on your mobile phone before a flight takes off.

Mysterious 'ding' sounds heard on airplanes might not mean what you think

December 10, 2024

Mysterious 'ding' sounds heard on airplanes might not mean what you think

Those "ding" or "chiming" sounds heard on your flight actually have different meanings depending on when they take place, and it may vary from airline to airline.

Delta passenger shares rare move made by gate agent who altered seat assignments on flight

December 9, 2024

Delta passenger shares rare move made by gate agent who altered seat assignments on flight

A passenger on Delta Air Lines flying out of St. Louis, Missouri, posted a photo showing a smart move by a gate agent when it came to seat assignments. Social media users react.

Airport security could stop you if traveling with wrapped Christmas presents. Here's why

December 9, 2024

Airport security could stop you if traveling with wrapped Christmas presents. Here's why

You might want to check the TSA's list twice this holiday season before wrapping your presents since security officers could open your gifts before you arrive to your destination.