Passengers preparing to board an Air China plane in Beijing are thanking their lucky stars, after the aircraft caught fire just before the crew was about to usher them on.

Tired of hearing about these mother-effing snakes on a mother-effing plane? Let us introduce you to a new type of creepy critter who could be joining you on your next flight.

Yes, it’s a real-life Snakes on a Plane story, only with significantly less swearing and far fewer guest appearances from Samuel L. Jackson.

It’s the age-old question. And by age-old, we mean its something people have been worrying about since planes started offering food and beverage service.

Passengers on their way here will have to forgo the complimentary happy juice and settle for something a little more PG.

If you thought your Monday was going badly, wait until you read about happened on this flight.

90s rapper Vanilla Ice was onboard and has been Tweeting about it all morning so this is probably a big deal.

Pilots are criticising MH370 search teams for failing to listen to suggestions from the aviation industry, a day after the search tied up.

We feel likening someone to “Somali pirates” may be a bit dramatic. But, we’re really enjoying watching this all play out so who are we to talk?

There have been more developments in the United dog drama, as the airline CEO made a public apology at an executive meeting.

Gone are the days of chowing down three happy meals before boarding. Actually, stuff that. Can’t stop, won’t stop, we’re happy to miss our flight.

If you’re told to kick back and relax on flights, do everyone a favour and don’t take it literally.