r/Flights is a subreddit with 170k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses airlines, flight, baggage, struggling, and annoying, and they frequently recommend/review airline, luggage, and compression socks.
r/Flights is a part of the r/travel community primarily focusing on flights, airlines, airports, frequent flyers, and general flying information.
Popular Themes in r/Flights
#1
Advice Requests
: "Flying DEL → Seattle with a 10-week-old — any advice on airline, bassinet & long-haul travel?"
11 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "US Chronicles 01: Filing a Complaint Against United Airlines in the US"
2 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "I tested 6 sites for the same flights and now i need community’s help to find the one that actually wins"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Flights
#1
Airlines
: "Turkmenistan Airlines"
14 posts
#2
Flight
13 posts
#3
Baggage
: "Delayed Baggage"
13 posts
#4
Struggling
7 posts
#5
Annoying
6 posts
#6
Worst Airline
6 posts
#7
Refund
: "When rejecting an alternative flight for a Refund, screenshot everything!"
5 posts
#8
Cancellation
: "Was excited for my first flight but got cancelled apparently because of bad weather."
4 posts
#9
Flight Search Sites
: "I tested 6 sites for the same flights and now i need community’s help to find the one that actually wins"
4 posts
#10
Transfer
: "1.5 hours self-Transfer at ICN airport"
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/Flights
Airline
29 reviews
#1
Vueling
3.3★ from 8 reviews
#2
Ryanair
3.0★ from 4 reviews
#3
Singapore Airlines
4.8★ from 4 reviews
Luggage
11 reviews
#1
Samsonite
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#2
Travelpro
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
The North Face
5.0★ from 1 review
Compression Socks
3 reviews
#1
Sockwell
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Bauerfeind
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Duluth Trading Company
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Flights
#1
Question
: "Chinese airlines and pilot announcements"
55 posts
#2
Help Needed
: "Two Japan Airline flights but cheaper when booked on BA website- confused by codesharing?"
38 posts
#3
Delays/Cancellations/Compensation
: "Was excited for my first flight but got cancelled apparently because of bad weather."
8 posts
#4
Booking/Itinerary/Ticketing
: "One-Way Cheaper?"
7 posts
#5
Discussion
: "Cebu Pacific 10kg Carry-On: How Many Bags Are Allowed?"
5 posts
#6
Complaint
: "When rejecting an alternative flight for a refund, screenshot everything!"
4 posts
#7
Third Party Horror Story
: "Travodeals I hope you step on a lego"
1 post
Member Growth in r/Flights
Yearly
+46k members(36.6%)
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Last updated: September 16, 2026