European airlines are adding up to 2 hours to flights to...
Niger's ruling military group suddenly closed its airspace on Sunday. This means airlines flying between Europe and southern Africa have to detour around the volatile nation. Carriers like British Airways and Air France are impacted, the latter adding up to two hours of flight time. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your…
I’m a former Delta flight attendant. Here are my 6 unwritten...
Natalie Rader, a former Delta flight attendant, shares her unwritten rules of flying. She says be mindful of smells on the plane — don't paint your toenails, for example. Wear shoes in the bathroom — sometimes people miss and they pee on the floor. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite…
I used TSA PreCheck for the first time this summer. I...
Jules Rogers is a casual traveler who visits family in other states a few times a year.She decided to get TSA PreCheck before a trip to California this summer.She said it was worth the $78 and the hour of her time to be stress-free at the airport. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up!…
See inside the secret, miniscule aircraft compartment where flight attendants sleep...
Then, behind these jump seats, you catch a glimpse of the narrow staircase which leads up to the compartment. Pete Syme/Insider
See inside one of Europe’s fastest high-speed trains, which bolts at...
As a way to further reduce Europe's carbon footprint, Thalys merged with high-speed competitor Eurostar in 2022 to create one giant system under the Eurostar brand. The merger was first proposed in 2019 and named Project Green Speed. Pictured is a Thalys and a Eurostar train side-by-side with the new company logo. Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP via…
Why Alaska is getting rid of several dozen jets in high...
Alaska Airlines is retiring its 10 remaining Airbus A321neo aircraft on September 30. The carrier will pay millions to get out of lease contracts and hand the planes off to other operators. The phase-out comes as Airbus confirmed its popular A321neo variant will have delivery delays in 2024. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing…
The 6 coolest things about The Room, ANA’s luxurious business class...
These are a major upgrade from the carrier's current business class on its Boeing 787, which lacks a full privacy door. ANA's Boeing 787 business class has the staggered seats as well, but a different fabric pattern. Taylor Rains/Insider Source: ANA After years of waiting for the opportunity to fly in one of the luxurious…
Flight attendants reveal the gross reason you shouldn’t take your shoes...
Four flight attendants told Insider they recommend passengers keep their shoes on while flying. That mysterious liquid covering the bathroom floor? Odds are it's not just water, they said. "It's probably bodily fluids that you're walking in," one flight attendant warns. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a…
I flew on the giant Airbus A380 for the first time...
Singapore Airlines received the first-ever A380 and has since built a 12-strong fleet — making it one of the world's largest operators alongside British Airways and Emirates. Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800. SOPA Images/Contributor/Getty Images While Airbus hoped the aircraft would be a powerful competitor to Boeing's successful 747, it entered the market too late. More…
I ended my career as a flight attendant after 5 years....
Betty Ma became a flight attendant at 21. Five years later, she's hung up her wings and left the profession. The job helped her meet her husband but it also had downsides she wasn't expecting. Unpredictable schedules, a lack of work-life balance, and other factors drove her to leave the profession. Loading Something is loading.…
