As the novel coronavirus spreads across the globe, health experts advise plane travelers to sit in a window seat, disinfect their table trays and window blinds, and warn that wearing a mask won’t prevent infection. Officials say the best way to avoid catching the virus, which is spread through viral particles within mucus or saliva, … Read more
Standing up on planes moves a step closer to reality: Manufacturer hones its design of an upright seat passengers have to stand to use An Italian seat manufacturer has unveiled a new prototype for a seat that passengers have to stand up to use The design will enable carriers to fit 20 per cent more … Read more
American Airlines passenger shames a fellow traveller who repeatedly ‘punched’ her seat when she reclined it – but social media is divided over who’s right The passenger, Wendi Williams, was flying from New Orleans to Charlotte She filmed a passenger repeatedly nudging her seat after she reclined Wendi posted clip on Twitter but some said … Read more
Spanish car manufacturer Seat is working on technology to track a driver’s eyes and spot signs of drowsiness. The firm has partnered with an Israeli firm that has built an algorithm than scrutinises a driver’s eye openness, angle of vision, blink rate and head position. Eyesight Technologies uses cameras and sensors and combines this with … Read more
Delta passenger’s MacBook screen is destroyed after the person in front of him reclines their seat and crushes his laptop, as the controversy about proper in-flight etiquette continues Pat Cassidy posted a photo on his Twitter account showing his crushed laptop Screen of his MacBook Pro was shattered by reclining seat aboard Delta flight Tweet … Read more
Plane revolting! Disgusted passenger films seat neighbour clipping his finger nails as they wait for take off Footage was shared by Instagram user David Kim, from San Francisco, California The passengers were on board a two-and-a-half-hour flight to Mallorca Posted with caption that read: ‘No, go ahead. Please clip your nails on the plane’ By … Read more
The Sitwells were once among the most celebrated of society families, inspiring the quip that they belonged to ‘the history of publicity’. But things are much less rosy for the current generation — MasterChef critic William Sitwell and his brother, baronet and film producer Sir George. They have, I can disclose, decided to sell Weston … Read more