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Virgin’s First Transatlantic Flight to be Powered by ‘Sustainable’ Fuel
It’s no secret that we need to uncover ways to make air travel more sustainable. In the U.S. alone, air travel accounts for 10 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, and as the number of flights taking off each day rises that percentage could go up. To combat this, aircraft builders and engine manufacturers have begun…
Teen Detained at Airport for ‘Skiplagging’
A teenager on his first flight alone was pulled into security and had his trip home canceled after gate agents figure out he was skiplagging, or booking a flight with the layover as the actual intended destination.
Air France Passenger Discovers Blood and Diarrhea Under Seat
Generally speaking, flying isn’t great. It’s the quickest way to get from, say, Paris to Toronto, but you’re probably not going to have a great time unless you can at least afford business class. And considering how quickly planes get turned around, you can’t exactly expect deep cleaning between flights. But surely,…
Japan Airlines Offers Clothing Rentals to Reduce Baggage
If you have ever flown with a commercial airline, you have inevitably debated how you will bring your clothes with you. The debate usually boils down to either cramming all your clothes into your free carry-on or paying for a checked bag. Even if cost isn’t an issue, it can be a gamble if your checked luggage will…
Flight Delay Horror Stories: Share Your Most Infuriating Experience
More than 9,000 flights have been canceled since Monday, ruining travel plans for thousands and thousands of people and leaving many stranded. In fact, Jalopnik’s own Andy Kalmowitz got stuck in Philadelphia while trying to get home from Colorado where he covered the 2023 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. If you…