You may have already come across the latest airline story to go viral: the woman who burst into song on her flight from Los Angeles to New York with American Airlines. Even as police escorted her off the plane, a fellow passenger recorded her singing the late Whitney Houston’s powerhouse hit, ‘I will Always Love You’.
It was reported that the flight was diverted to Kansas’s City airport last Thursday after the woman failed to co-operate with a federal air marshal.
CNN reported on the incident, writing that the woman had informed authorities her erratic behaviour was a result of her diabetes. The accompanying video (see below) goes as far as to say the woman ‘blamed’ her performance on her medical condition.
The reference to diabetes may seem trivial, but it caused me to stop and stare in horror at what I was reading.
In the half-an-hour before take-off, passengers have little to do except twiddle their thumbs and wait patiently for their flight to depart. As a result, many opt to amuse themselves by listening to music, texting, or reading some form of e-book.
However, this brief moment of distraction is cut short as passengers are asked to switch all electronic devices off for the duration of take-off (and landing). A small ask it may be, but rather infuriating if you have got to a particularly juicy chapter on your kindle.
According to a joint study by the Airline Passenger Experience Association and the Consumer Electronics Association, 30% of U.S. air travellers are snubbing the rules and leaving their devices on during prohibited times.
When catching an early flight, imagine not having the hassle of having to check in your bags and instead going straight to departure.
Passengers flying with Aer Lingus from Dublin Airport can now check in the day before their flight.
The new service is available to people departing the airport between 6am and 8am. Passengers must be present for evening check-in between 4pm and 8pm with tickets, passports and baggage.
Tired of soaking up the culture and history of the formidable city of Berlin? Looking for a little light-hearted entertainment? Don your pink dresses and glittery shoes and head to the Barbie Dreamhouse in the city’s central Alexanderplatz Square.
Brainchild of the Austrian entrepreneur Christoph Rahofer, the Barbie Dreamhouse is a life-size mansion in the style of Barbie’s fictional Malibu home, covering an area of 2500 square metres. Complete with pink elevator, kitchen, lounge, and an enormous walk in wardrobe, the house offers a doorway into the ‘plastic fantastic’ world of one of the most famous dolls in history.
Ever thought the life of a fight attendant was one of glitz, glamor, and incredible travel opportunities? Think again.
In a recent report by CareerCast documenting job satisfaction, flight attendants came dead last in the travel, tourism and hospitality sector, falling behind dishwashers and air traffic controllers. Ouch!
The report assessed positions based on pay, stress, physical demands and future prospects. With low incomes, high stress levels, and a grim hiring outlook, it seems a career as a flight attendant is more frightful than fabulous.
What’s more, not only did flight attendants fall short in the travel sector, they were also placed No. 10 overall on the list of worst jobs for 2013.
The team at British Airways created this charming picture of the iconic jumbo jet using items from the aircraft:
From fizzy drinks to first-aid kits, airlines must load thousands of items before every take-off. This can amount to a combined weight of over six tonnes. Phew!
You may have already come across the latest airline story to go viral: the woman who burst into song on her flight from Los Angeles to New York with American Airlines. Even as police escorted her off the plane, a fellow passenger recorded her singing the late Whitney Houston’s powerhouse hit, ‘I will Always Love You’.
When catching an early flight, imagine not having the hassle of having to check in your bags and instead going straight to departure.
Ever thought the life of a fight attendant was one of glitz, glamor, and incredible travel opportunities? Think again.