Singapore Airlines Crowned Best In The World – Here’s Why [Images]
Singapore Airlines has clinched the title of the world’s best airline, thanks to a number of outstanding features, services, and more. Let’s have a look.
Cyril Ramaphosa’s SAA Bill Is Out Of Control
The embattled airline has coughed up a pretty penny for flying the president around, and it’s causing everyone involved quite a headache.
Singapore Airlines Are Offering Actual Beds Now [Images]
Singapore Airlines has done it again, this time adding six highly luxurious suites to their A380 aircrafts. Take a peek at what you can’t have.
Planning Your Next Holiday? Flight Centre Has Some Crazy Birthday Specials
In honour of their 23rd birthday, Flight Centre is offering you 50% off selected flights, tours, cruises and holiday packages. Get stuck in there, friends.
Even SAA Don’t Make Their Customers Fly Around The World Sitting In A Puddle Of Piss
A traveller on a British Airways flight recently took to Twitter to complain about the airline’s piss poor effort at dealing with his complaint.
Man Trying To Fly Home To The UK Accidentally Ends Up In Las Vegas
Samuel Jankowsky was just trying to get home to his wife, but then he unintentionally boarded a flight destined for Las Vegas. Things quickly went south.
Yes, Another Hectic On-Flight Brawl Has Been Captured On Video
Yet another recording of an in-flight brawl has been captured, and clearly some people should really learn to handle their alcohol consumption.
They Had To Evacuate A Commercial Plane Because Of An Exploding Samsung Phone
Oh no, Samsung might be in seriously hot water with their latest device. No one wants to see a phone smoking and popping on a plane.
Pilot Manhandles Drunk Passenger Who Tries To Enter Cockpit [Video]
Drunk off his face after downing three celebratory whiskies, this guy thought he deserved special treatment and made his way to the front of the plane.
This Could Be The Reason Why No Terrorists Have Claimed Responsibility For The EgyptAir Crash
In the timeline of terrorist attacks, it’s around about now someone owns up to it – but why hasn’t anyone yet?
Remember That Chap Who Bit A Fellow Airline Passenger And Then Died? This Explains Everything
Too much of anything is a bad thing – so when you ingest a large quantity of illegal substances, the most unfortunate of situations will arise.
Holy Crap – British Airways 777 On Fire – 172 Evacuate [Video]
You know those instruction manuals that are on the plane? You never read them any more, right? Well, you should.
New SA App Let’s You Book Private Jets From Your iPhone
The first jet charter listings smartphone app in South Africa has launched. Get Jet – SA’s foremost provider of empty leg flights – hopes the mobile offering will compound its already dominant position.
Radical Footage Shows MH17 Crash Site Moments After Event [Video]
This is not normal. Russians have captured the aftermath of the MH17 crash, on video. There’s even running commentary for all you Russians out there.
This Is What Happens If You Pull An Ebola Joke On A Plane [Video]
Every now and then it is funny to crack a joke on a flight, but in this case, it didn’t go down too smooth. Have look-see what happens when you shout “I have Ebola” on a flight.
New World’s Longest Longhaul Passenger Flight Launches
Qantas has now added the world’s longest longhaul passenger flight to their routes – giving customers non-stop travel from Sydney to Dallas.
Man Makes Idiotic Prank Call During News Broadcast On MH17 Crash [Video]
An unfunny joke is shouted on national TV when a prank-caller phones into MSNBC while they’re reporting on the M17 crash.
This Is The World’s Biggest Aircraft [Video]
The Airlander is a the ultimate combination of an air balloon, airplane, helicopter, and a hovercraft, and it’s enormous.
A380 Turns Back As ‘Rivers Down The Aisles’ Flood Plane [Images]
A Hollywood actress says the major water leak on her Qantas flight was “the scariest thing I have ever seen”, when water poured into the cabin aisles.
You’ll Love These Vintage Air Travel Photos [Gallery]
The golden age of flying used to be an over-the-top luxury experience, including and leggy, chatty “hostesses”, fine-dining and an abundance of drinks.
Airplane Seating Wars – Now You Can Control How Far The Seat In Front Of You Reclines
If ever there was a must-have travel accessory, the Knee Defender is it. The Knee Defender safeguards precious legroom by preventing the seat in front of you from reclining any further. Sold?
Here’s Another Video Of Etihad Airways’ ‘Apartments In The Sky’ [Video]
Take to the skies in style for a glorious experience, followed by depression when you land.
Yu! – Nigella Lawson Bounced From US Flight Due To Cocaine Confession
Nigella’s confession of a coke habit has put her on the US no-fly list. Witnesses say she was bounced from boarding a flight bound for Los Angeles, and did not look particularly happy.
MH370 Might Have Landed Somewhere
The search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 continues after more than a week since its disappearance. Authorities believe that it was intentionally diverted off course and are now considering the possibility that it landed in an unknown country. They have widen their search to cover 11 countries.
Please Enjoy The Sequel To Air New Zealand’s Hobbit-Inspired In-Flight [VIDEO]
‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ opens in South African cinemas on 13 December 2013. In preparation for the film’s worldwide release, Air New Zealand is up to their old tricks with a new promotional video titled ‘Just Another Day in Middle Earth.’
This Might Be The Greatest Airline Safety Video Ever [VIDEO]
Kulula.com were the first South African airline to give the comic safety demonstration a try. It was cute, it got the odd chuckle, but soon it got pretty tired and cringeworthy. But let’s face it, it’s extremely hard to take something as earnest and serious as safety precautions and turn it into something people actually want to watch and engage with. But somehow Virgin Airlines have managed it.
Massive News: Passengers Allowed Smartphones And Tablets For Entire Flight In US
Sure, we’re allowed to use our tablets and smartphones when we’ve reached altitude – but it’s the grinding boredom of takeoff and landing that needs to be addressed here. Surely watching a series on your tablet during takeoff won’t send the plane into the Atlantic? Happily, airline officials have begun to address this – with the US on the verge of relaxing these laws considerably.
CRISIS AVERTED: Quick Thinking Avoids Aniston Meeting Jolie In 1st Class
There are reports that while Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt were still married, Pitt had a wondering eye that fell on Angelina Jolie. And there has been some tension between the female actresses. And the pair almost ran into each other on a flight to London.
Solar-Powered Plane Completes The First Leg Of Its Epic Journey Across The USA [VIDEOS]
The solar-powered plane named the ‘Solar Impulse’ embarked on its maiden voyage in the United States on Friday morning from Moffet Field, near San Francisco and has successfully landed in Phoenix, Arizona. This was the first leg of the plane’s journey across the United States using energy produced by the sun.
Can Our Gadgets Really Send An Airplane Hurtling Out Of The Sky?
We’ve all been there, the fasten-your-seatbelt sign is illuminated, the plane is taxiing, air hostesses line the aisles and everyone is asked to switch-off any electronic devices as they may interfere with the airplanes instruments, or some such drivel. But, how much truth does that bold statement actually hold, could a simple text message or something of the like actually have a severe, adverse affect on your flight? The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) investigated…