When you enter a plane, you're almost always greeted by the flight attendant. It's a courtesy to the passengers who will be with them for hours at a time and a friendly and professional gesture. However, that's not all they're doing, as they smile and welcome you or say hello while you're finding your seat. That time is also an opportunity for flight attendants to get a sense of who is on their plane. There are specific things that they're looking for, and one of the things they notice is what shoes you're wearing. Usually, when we think of shoes on a plane, it's because that annoying person in the seat next to you decided to take theirs off. Flight attendants have to know what you're wearing because certain shoes can be a detriment and a danger in the event of an emergency.

Here's Why Flight Attendants Always Take Note Of The Shoes You Wear On A Flight

There was a point in time when the front section of commercial aircraft was almost exclusively reserved for those in suits and slacks. It's called business class for a reason, after all, so naturally, frequent flyers jetting off for work dominated those cushy seats. Nowadays, though, anyone with a hefty disposable income can claim a spot in first and business classes, turning seats in these premium cabins into hot commodities. With soaring demand, airlines are no longer handing out free upgrades like candy — that is, unless you've amassed enough street cred with them that they'll give it to you without asking. By street cred, we mean loyalty points.

The Best Way To Snag A Free Upgrade To First Class On Your Next Domestic Flight

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With horror stories of extreme turbulence filling the news lately, aviation and flight experts are speaking out about the best places to be seated on a plane when the going suddenly gets rough. 

“The rear of the aircraft will swing more, the front will swing less,” pilot Jimmy Nicholson said in a  TikTok video, advising the frontal seats for queasy folks.

American Airlines Captain Dennis Tajer was in agreement.

Tajer told Fox Business that “often the ride in the back of the airplane feels less stable but depending on the movement of the air, the ride may...

The best seats on a plane if you’re worried about extreme turbulence, according to experts

Size does matter.

That’s at least when it comes to flying, where every inch between your seat and the seat in front of you counts for a lot. 

If you need legroom, make sure you’re choosing the right US airline — a recent survey showed that some popular carriers are typically downright cramped, with others offering an experience that’s luxurious by comparison.  



The pros at UpgradedPoints.com crunched the numbers, looking for the average amount of stretch-out space on the 10 busiest domestic flight routes. 

This was done using seat pitch statistics — seat pitch is an industry term for the distance between...

Which airlines have the most legroom — and which are the most cramped?

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Skytrax released its 2024 rankings for the world's best airlines this week, and the winner is familiar to the top spot. See where U.S. carriers landed on the list.

World's best airlines in 2024 ranked

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And don't even think about packing marzipan.

Airport Worker Explains Why You Should Never Tie Ribbons To Your Luggage

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Most Americans have plans to hit the road this summer. In a May 2024 GOBankingRates survey, 72% of respondents with vacation plans said they would be driving to their destination. For frugal travelers...

4 Inexpensive Vacation Destinations To Visit by Car for Frugal Travelers

New rules are being rolled out at Bristol Airport's security gates. From 14 June, passengers will be able to carry 330ml containers through security - an increase from the previous 100ml rule. Travellers will also be able to leave liquids, laptops and electronics inside their baggage when they walk through...

Airport shares new hand luggage rules

Some men like hitting it raw — the friendly skies, that it. 

“Raw-dogging” has become the buzziest travel trend of the summer, seeing stealth plane passengers forgo the modern comforts of flying to stare at either the in-flight map or nothing at all during lengthy trips. 

No music, no streaming, no snacking, no sleep. 



“I have never seen so many people raw-dogging a flight in my life,” wrote Michelle, a stunned New York-based beauty influencer, in the closed-caption of a TikTok clip. 

“Literally just staring straight ahead the entire time?” she added in the video, featuring an aircraft full of jet-setters enjoying a journey sans distractions....

Men are ‘raw dogging’ it on flights  — here’s what the weird travel trend means

Travel Smarter! Sign up for our free newsletter. Packing a carry-on bag might seem simple, but it can make or break your travel experience. Whether you’re a frequent flyer or an occasional traveler, mastering the carry-on packing process can save you time, money, and stress at the airport. After all, no one wants to be the flyer frantically unpacking their carry-on at the check-in counter to meet the weight requirement or the person crying at the gate because their bag didn’t fit in the sizer.

7 Things You Should Always Do When Packing a Carry-On Bag

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For the sake of your own well-being and everyone around you, ditch this in-flight habit.

The 1 Thing Flight Attendants Wish Passengers Would Stop Doing On Planes

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From versatile clothes to useful gadgets, they're all I need for a comfy and safe flight.

I’ve Been a Flight Attendant for 10 Years, and I Never Board a Plane Without These 15 Genius Finds From $10

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A first-class traveler had an embarrassing accident in front of horrified fliers.

First-Class Traveler Had Embarrassing Accident In Front Of Horrified Fliers

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There's a heated discussion on social media about when and when not to switch seats with fellow passengers on a plane. Here's what experts say.

What you should do if a fellow passenger on a plane insists you switch seats, according to travel experts

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A superstitious Delta Air Lines passenger on a recent flight to Los Angeles feared for her life simply because she had been assigned a seat in row 13 and was scared that the plane would crash if she were forced to sit in her allocated seat. The bizarre incident was...

Superstitious Delta Air Passenger Feared For Her Life Because She Had Been Assigned a Seat in Row 13

The royal family has a motto, "never complain, never explain" which they have coped magnificently, because we never realized how much they despised this leader. But with good cause, since he even had to publicly apologize for his actions against the royal family. Boris Johnson is not popular in the...

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Deciding when to get to the airport for a flight is always a gamble. 

What if there’s a delay? Will the security lines be long? What if it takes a while to check bags?

Airports and airlines tend to typically suggest arriving two hours before departure on domestic flights and three hours on international flights. 

However, these standard guidelines don’t always apply — especially during the summer travel rush.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened a staggering 2.99 million passengers at airports across the country on Sunday, June 23 — the highest number in a single day. Since the agency said that...

Here’s exactly how much time you need at the airport prior to a flight

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An estimated 271 million passengers will take to the skies in the U.S. this summer. If you’re one of them, keep reading!

Traveling by Air This Summer? Make Your Flight Easier and Safer With Tips From Industry Experts

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Delta Air Lines is the country’s most profitable airline. CEO Ed Bastian’s challenge is to make sure his carrier stays on top. The airline’s unit revenue, the amount it brings in for every seat it flies one mile, outpaced its competitors’ last year. Delta’s share price has soared almost 23% in 2024, more than any rival in the rocky airline sector, in a rally that’s outdone the S&P 500′s. It expects free cash flow to rise as much as 50% this year to between $3 billion and 4 billion, and is eyeing a return to an investment-grade credit rating. And a stat any traveler would appreciate: Delta came in first in punctuality last year, with more than 83% arriving on-time, according to the Transportation Department.

How Delta made itself America’s luxury airline — and what United wants to do about it

I spent over $700 for a business-class upgrade on JetBlue. I loved the lie-flat seats, food and drink options, and amenity kit included in the fare.

I spent over $700 for a business-class upgrade on JetBlue. The lie-flat seats weren't even the best part.

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The Best Seat On The Plane For Travelers Who Want The Most Space To Themselves

When it comes to securing the best seat on a plane, you're often stuck choosing your battles. Sure, you can splurge on a first or business-class...

The Best Seat On The Plane For Travelers Who Want The Most Space To Themselves

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