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DALLAS, TX - American Airlines' COO David Seymour announced new plans for the airline to crack down on passengers actually enjoying their flights.

American Airlines unveils plans to crack down on passengers enjoying their flight

by Lee BallouNovember 16, 2022November 13, 2022

SAN DIEGO, CA - An active duty Coast Guardsman is furious after being turned away from early boarding during a recent flight out of San Diego Airport. The reason: the gate agent didn't really consider the Coast Guard part of the military.

Coast Guardsman not allowed to board flight early after being told he’s not really in the military

by Lee BallouNovember 11, 2022November 11, 2022

a plane on the runway

Days after buying Twitter, Musk admits it was just a ploy to stop that kid from tracking his private jet

by Lee BallouNovember 4, 2022January 1, 2024

DENVER, CO - Samantha O'Brien finished her 2nd IPA and waived down the bartender to closer her tab. As the 34-year-old business traveler signed her bill, she muttered to herself, "Wow, only one douchebag hit on me this entire time. That's got to be a record."

Female business traveler oddly satisfied that only one guy hits on her in airport bar

by Lee BallouNovember 2, 2022October 22, 2022

TAMPA BAY, FL - The Hertz Corporation rehired one of its most infamous spokesmen: convicted criminal O.J. Simpson.

Hertz is Back in Business with O.J. Simpson

by Anson HowardOctober 10, 2022September 30, 2022

SOMEONE'S MOTHER'S BASEMENT - Tragedy unfolded this week when 3 FlyterTalk readers were forced to read The Takeoff Nap. As the horrific incident unfolded several bystanders (well, just their moms) were shocked at the indecency.

The Travel Blogger

The horrific moment when 3 FlyerTalk readers are forced to read our website

by Lee BallouSeptember 30, 2022September 30, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, PA - After placing dead last in the JD Power airport survey, the leadership team at the Philadelphia International Airport unveiled a game-changing plan to move from dead last to second to dead last over the next 11 years.

Philly airport unveils aggressive plan to go from worst airport to 2nd worst airport in next 11 years

by Lee BallouSeptember 28, 2022September 28, 2022

ORLANDO, FL - In a bid to one-up Southwest Airlines, rival Spirit Airlines, which was recently purchased by JetBlue, gave out full drum kits to every passenger on a recent Orlando-bound flight.

In a bid to one-up Southwest, Spirit hands out full drum kits to passengers

by Lee BallouSeptember 26, 2022September 26, 2022

SOMEWHERE OVER NEBRASKA - Shaun Reyes, a 38-year-old business traveler, accidentally hit the flight attendant's call button. The embarrassed traveler quickly recovered, though, and made up a reason: "Uh, yeah, can you bring me a Coke?"

Embarrassed Traveler makes up reason for hitting FA call button; meant to turn on light

by Lee BallouSeptember 23, 2022September 5, 2022

PALO ALTO, CA - Mark Zuckerberg greeted citizens of the metaverse with a special announcement on Thursday. American Airlines would start to offer services within the virtual space the company, Meta (formerly known as Facebook) has created.

American Airlines Enters Metaverse, Shockingly Realistic

by Kyle StewartSeptember 20, 2022September 13, 2022