Air Travel
Passenger in middle seat on plane defends why she asked to move: "Awkward"
"She told me that traveling while plus-sized is hard enough without 'people treating fatness like a contagious disease,'" the poster wrote.
Viral video shows how the "rules of society" don't apply on an airplane
"The rules of society do not apply in the air," said one passenger after having a strange experience during a flight.
Woman gets wild email from man who hacked her credit card: "Thank you"
Though the woman told Newsweek that she thought the message he sent her was "hilarious", her dad was "freaked out" when he heard about it.
Woman "allergic to running" has severe reaction after almost missing flight
Divz Mangat told Newsweek: "For the past few months, every time I run or get stressed out, I've been breaking out in hives."
Plane passenger putting her "gross bare feet" on tray horrifies internet
"My reaction was sheer surprise at the absurdity," the man sitting next to the passenger told Newsweek. "Regrettably, I didn't speak up."
Cat forces owner to miss flight and costs $2k: "Does he look sorry to you?"
One woman missed her flight and had to pay a hefty veterinary bill when her one-year-old cat was in an accident.
Woman explains how she missed 3 flights in a row while stood at the airport
What might be a worst nightmare for some was a reality for 26-year-old Sara when she missed a series of flights in 2019.
Airline trolls newlywed couple in viral tweet: "She's regretting marrying"
The husband told Newsweek: "I think it's so funny. We only tweeted because we were saying of all the times to not have a window seat was on your own honeymoon."
Child-free areas on planes are hugely popular
Exclusive research on behalf of Newsweek has revealed that most people would prefer a child-free zone on public transport.
"I am losing my mind": Internet baffled over United Airlines advert
"This makes my head hurt," said one internet user after seeing the unusual advert.
American Airlines engine catches fire mid-flight after hitting bird
One passenger onboard said the plane "went through a flock of geese."
Blue Jays pitcher trolls United Airlines with photo amid controversy
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass took aim at United Airlines after a flight attendant asked his pregnant wife to clear up their children's mess.
Plane passenger in middle seat dragged for "manspreading" across two women
"I frantically began to apologize. But she refused to speak to me," the passenger recounted on Reddit.
Airplane turbulence is on the rise: Here's why
Scientists estimate that severe turbulence on flights could triple as climate change worsens.
Airline fined for telling female flight attendants to wear makeup
The airline also made it a requirement for flight attendants to wear high heels.
Can you spot the difference between these Sharpie pens? This TSA agent did
An eagle-eyed TSA agent in Alabama has been praised for noticing the difference between the everyday items.
Flight to New York forced to U-turn mid-Atlantic after pilot falls ill
The flight was reportedly 1 hour and 30 minutes into its 7-hour journey when the crew took the decision to turn back.
"Happy to be alive"—Video shows extent of severe turbulence on Texas flight
The stunned traveler recalled how it "felt like we were in zero gravity" during intense turbulence.
Spirit Airlines own words used against them in bid to block JetBlue merger
The Biden administration has fought back against consolidation. The DOJ filed a lawsuit against JetBlue on Tuesday.
Passenger in tears after airport worker restores her "faith in humanity"
The artist told Newsweek that she was "immediately overwhelmed" by the act of kindness.
Pilot treats passengers to stunning view by performing 360 fly-by
A man who posted pictures of one of nature's most spectacular phenomena on Twitter, taken during a commercial flight, had "an incredible ending to a special trip."
American Airlines flight attendant pens open resignation letter—"Do better"
"While we were afraid of losing our jobs, we were being verbally and physically assaulted every day," wrote Angela Andrechyn in an open letter to her employer.
High schooler Airdropped bomb threat on plane during field trip: Officials
The student allegedly sent a message to other passengers after changing his name to "I have a bomb."
Plane passenger photo shows size of smoke plume after Ohio train derailment
The picture was taken at 4:45 p.m. on February 6, just moments after authorities authorized a "controlled explosion" at the site of the derailed train.
Fury as dad in business class on flight but leaves wife and kid in economy
The poster said she was now "dreading" the trip.
Man praised for refusing to pay for girlfriend's $700 flight: "Red flag"
"She asked me if I could buy her plane ticket and I told her I did not budget for another plane ticket," said the poster on Reddit.
How 110 bags are stacked in the belly of a plane shocks internet
Several users on TikTok were surprised by the latest viral video, with some fearing the claustrophobia the poster might feel.
Pilots answer the mysterious questions behind flight rules and air travel
Newsweek spoke to pilots to find out what happens if they died mid-flight, why you have to keep window shutters up during take-off and landing, and more.
Mom shares bizarre encounter with plane passenger who was sat in her seat
Leah Ova told Newsweek that the man was trying to make her look like the one "being difficult," and he moved only when her husband intervened.
Watch shocking moment passenger planes almost collide at JFK airport
Passenger planes carrying over 300 people in total narrowly avoided a collision just days ago, at one of the busiest airports in the world.