Passenger threatens to blow up plane unless he's given alcohol
A hockey player threatened staff and attempted to open the door of the plane after he was refused alcohol.
Planes suddenly shave an hour off their flight time: "Insanely fast"
Tailwinds associated with Storm Ciarán, which is approaching the UK, have resulted in much faster journeys for many passengers.
I'm a transgender woman—it took me 16 years to land my dream job
Alley Williams, 35, told Newsweek: "I think it is harder for transgender people to reach career milestones."
Is it safe to travel to Israel? How to cancel flights, trips
Three major American airlines have postponed flights to Tel Aviv as American authorities urge caution for travel to Israel.
Woman finally flies first class with champagne but it doesn't go as planned
Several TikTok users were impressed by the passenger's reaction during the flight in the viral post, with one writing: "I could never be so relaxed..."
Shock as passenger claims flight attendants sat human "organ" next to her
"Thinking back, they probably wouldn't have put a real transplant organ next to me, but it's still a cool thought," the woman told Newsweek.
Internet and plane passengers stumped over "annoying" noise on board flight
Paul Marks, who was on the 50-minute flight told Newsweek that "the pitch and volume would change randomly at different times, which made it become worrying."
Are COVID airline mask mandates coming back? What to know
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a mask mandate for airplanes, airports and other hubs in 2021, but a federal judge struck it down in 2022.
How To Fix U.S. Air Travel for Passengers With Disabilities
No matter how often you travel, where you live or whether you walk or roll through your local airport, every one of us wants to be treated with dignity and respect when we fly.
Delta apologizes for passenger left "soaking wet" after plane flooded
The passenger said the airline issued her a "full refund" after Newsweek contacted Delta about the incident.
Airline passenger claims to see three ghosts watching him on plane—Video
A video of the passenger's pleas for the plane to not take off has gone viral across social media.
Delta passengers evacuated via emergency slide after tire blows in Atlanta
A passenger aboard the flight, who shared scenes from the evacuation in a viral TikTok clip, told Newsweek: "Our tire caught fire when we landed."
Southwest accused white mom of trafficking Black daughter—lawsuit
Mary MacCarthy initially demanded an apology from Southwest before filing the lawsuit in which she said the airline showed "blatant racism."
Passenger's way of making himself "comfortable" on flight sparks debate
Several TikTok users defended the passenger's move in a viral clip, with one writing "it's kind of necessary" on certain flights.
Plane passenger turning economy into "VIP section" shocks internet
Several users were impressed by the passenger's creative solution in the viral post, with one writing "if that's allowed, that is awesome."
Why passengers should never fear flying, from an aviation expert
Newsweek spoke with a licensed clinical psychologist and an aviation expert to learn why passengers should never fear flying.
Frontier Airlines issues refund after woman bumped off flight: "Not okay"
The woman said she was rebooked on a flight leaving two days later with a 12-hour layover.
Republicans vote to restrict their own constituents' access to flights
Three House Republicans representing communities that benefit from the Essential Air Service program voted to strike it down.
Delta passenger reveals "terrifying" ordeal after flight was overbooked
The incident was a "harrowing" experience, Ashley Haugen told Newsweek, adding: "I don't want anybody else to go through this."
Our vacation to Mexico started with a horrifying accident
Is this our fault? Of course it is, we're her parents.
'Petrifying' air turbulence injures passengers, crew: 'Bone was protruding'
At least two passengers and two flight attendants were transported to a nearby hospital for their injuries, Allegiant Air officials confirmed to local media.
Delta clarifies position on "fake service animals" onboard flights
"What a win for us dog lovers who follow the rules when traveling with our pets," said one man in a viral post on Reddit.
Reason Delta is offering $1600 to any passengers who leave flight explained
A spokesperson for Delta told Newsweek that such offers can be made in a bid to "ensure on-time departures."
George Santos defends Buttigieg amid airline concerns: "Not to blame"
United Airlines pointed considerable blame at the FAA for its own poor performance over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Fixing Air Travel Requires Supporting Airport Service Workers
As travel approaches pre-pandemic levels, it isn't working for anyone—not for travelers, and least of all for airport service workers.
July 4th travel chaos as thousands of airline passengers face cancellations
Hundreds of flights scheduled for Thursday were canceled, a worrying omen of the disruption travelers could face over the holiday weekend.
Delta apologizes over why woman with Parkinson's was removed from 1st class
A spokesperson for Delta Air Lines told Newsweek: "This is an uncommon occurrence and we echo our apology for what transpired."
Woman refuses to give up seat on plane for "emotional support" pitbull
Delta issued an apology and told Newsweek it is conducting an investigation as only "approved service animals" are allowed on flights.
Frontier Airlines responds to viral video claiming they "gaslight" flyers
The airline told Newsweek their carry-on bag size requirement was previously "not consistently applied," which was "unfair" to those who paid for their bags.
Woman calls out 'racist' passenger then stuck next to him on 4-hour flight
"Yes I could've minded my own business, but why should I let him slide," she said in the viral TikTok.