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WASHINGTON, DC - Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots being used across the airline industry have indicated they are forming a union. Their first order of business could be a strike.

Airline AI chatbots to unionize, may strike

by Lee BallouMay 4, 2023

TIJUANA - Thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies have a new bucket list destination in their sights after Mexico has been named "best destination for those who love the thrill of being kidnapped."

Mexico named “best destination for those who love thrill of being kidnapped”

by Lee BallouApril 30, 2023April 30, 2023

Are you tired of arriving at your destination feeling calm and collected? Do you want to make sure everyone around you knows how stressed and inconvenienced you are? Well, fear not, because we are here to guide you on how to throw a proper travel freakout at the airport.

Your Guide To Throwing A Proper Travel Freakout At The Airport

by Guest PosterApril 30, 2023April 30, 2023

CHARLOTTE, NC - As sweat rolled down his chin, flight attendant Stephen Myers leaned into the cockpit and asked the captain if she wouldn't mind adjusting the air conditioning. Before he could finish asking the question she screamed, "No, it's fine where it's at!"

Captain quietly pleased with herself after getting the cabin temp up to sweltering during boarding process

by Lee BallouApril 23, 2023April 23, 2023

The pilot, who hasn’t been named publicly, received a $50 Delta Air Lines travel voucher “for exceptional bravery” after the FBI accidentally went to his room during a training exercise. The pilot was reportedly put in his bathroom shower and interrogated for nearly an hour before the agents realized their mistake.

Delta Awards $50 Travel Voucher to Pilot Accidentally Arrested By the FBI

by Anson HowardApril 7, 2023April 7, 2023

a large airplane on a tarmac

Delta’s “Most-Traveled Customer” Finally Cashes in Points for…a Trip to Disney World?

by Anson HowardMarch 30, 2023January 1, 2024

5 Tips When Renting from Hertz That Won’t Get You Arrested

by Lee BallouMarch 22, 2023March 22, 2023

DALLAS, TX - Taking a page out of Frontier Airlines' playbook, American Airlines unveiled a new employee bonus program rewarding poor customer service experiences.

American Airlines offers bonuses to employees for poor customer service

by Lee BallouMarch 11, 2023March 11, 2023

ATLANTA, GA - Steve Johnson, a 47-year-old veteran narrowbody pilot is furious after learning he will only earn a mere $475k this year to sit in the cockpit of a plane that is mostly flying itself.

Pilot furious he will only make $475k this year threatens to quiet quit

by Lee BallouMarch 9, 2023March 9, 2023

KANSAS CITY, MO - Tyrell White finished his drink service as quickly as possible practically tossing cans of unopened soda at passengers and salt-bae-ing bags of pretzels in a rush to get back to his game.

Flight attendant deploys secondary flight deck barrier so he can finish Candy Crush level

by Lee BallouMarch 6, 2023March 6, 2023