Can I promote my app or website here?
No. The rules ban self-promotional material, apps, websites, and personal projects.
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r/Flights rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/Flights: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 170,424
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Marketing and growth communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Avoid Repetitive Questions: Please read [the wikis](https://www.reddit.com/r/flights/wiki/index) before posting. It addresses common questions such as general flying procedures, names, etc. Please also search the subreddit to see if topics have been covered already, for example if someone already had similar issues with the same airline. No generic AskReddit-style questions.
- Be as specific as possible: When asking for advice, please provide all information so we can best help you: all airports, flight numbers, dates of travel, budget, airlines or alliances, and booking portal. It is better to have information and not use it than not have it and give inaccurate advice. Consider posting screenshots. **Visa and Passport Questions: State your country of citizenship / country of passport** All mystery countries, cities, airports, airlines, passports, and algebra problems will be removed.
- Present your research: Before posting, consult official sources - government websites, airline/airport websites, or attempt to Google and search for the solution yourself for simple questions. Check if FlyerTalk has a discussion of your issue (or similar). Have you contacted the airline or travel agency? If you are asking for itinerary, airfare, price, routing help - **you must present at least two options**. Present the research you've already done; we are not your travel agents.
- Absolutely no AI: ChatGPT and AI usage is strictly against the rules. **This includes suggesting the use of AI to the OP or others.** The sub is designed for discussion, advice and experiences from actual humans, since AI can give outdated and potentially misleading information. Commenting or posting AI generated text will result in a ban.
- No Crystal Ball 🔮: No posts asking vague questions for predictions, including about whether the flight price will go up or down, layover times ("will I make it"), weather forecasts, carry-on checks, bag sizes, etc. We don't have a crystal ball.
- No Spam, Trading, Begging, Selling, Surveys: This is not a marketplace to trade Miles, Certificates, Discounts, Vouchers, etc. Users that post spam, memes, self-promotional material, clickbait, market research, personal projects and apps/websites (even if free), hashtags, volunteer or meetup requests, AMAs, soliciting DMs, and missed connections will be banned. Vague complaints/rants without Rule 2 details will be removed. This includes rants about feet on seats, your seat being kicked, and other unruly passenger behavior.
- Be Civil / no racism, trolling, or other bad conduct: Treat other people how you want to be treated! Racism, trolling, and other bad conduct results in a permanent ban. Extended (political or off-topic) arguments will result in a ban for everyone involved. No politics. We will [strictly apply the same guidelines as r/travel to political posts and comments](https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/wiki/politics/).
- No aviation safety or security questions or aviation news: Posts asking about the safety and security of specific regions, aircraft, airlines, or general aviation safety will be removed. This can be posted on r/fearofflying. For discussions regarding news about flying, visit r/aviation. Everyday news articles (e.g. about seat maps, new rules, frequent flyer programs, delays and cancellations) will also be removed.
- Keep posts on topic: No off-topic or flight-adjacent questions or discussions - this includes luggage ("which bag should I buy"), headphones, neck-pillow purchase recommendations, etc. No single-topic images or albums for discussion. Feel free to write a proper [Trip Report](https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-reports-177/) style post instead. If your question can be asked and answered outside the context of flights, it will be removed. Examples of other subs for these: r/travel r/luggage r/onebag r/findareddit
Works well
- A specific question about a real flight problem with all airports, dates, flight numbers, and booking details included.
- A request for itinerary help that presents at least two options you already researched.
- A discussion of a frequent flyer issue grounded in your own experience with the airline or alliance.
- A question asked only after searching the subreddit and reading the wiki, referencing what you already found.
Avoid
- Do not post generic questions that belong on AskReddit.
- Do not ask if prices will go up or down, or if you will make a layover.
- Do not post AI-generated text or suggest anyone use AI.
- Do not post spam, memes, self-promotional material, clickbait, market research, personal projects, apps, or websites.
- Do not post rants about unruly passengers, feet on seats, or seat kicking without specific details.
- Do not ask about aviation safety, security, or general aviation news.
What r/Flights Is For
This community is for discussion about flights, airlines, airports, frequent flyers, and general flying information. It is part of the r/travel community. People come here to ask specific questions about real travel situations, share flying experiences, and get advice from other travelers who have dealt with similar issues.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that decide whether a post survives are "Avoid Repetitive Questions", "Be as specific as possible", "Present your research", "Absolutely no AI", "No Crystal Ball", "No Spam, Trading, Begging, Selling, Surveys", "Be Civil / no racism, trolling, or other bad conduct", "No aviation safety or security questions or aviation news", and "Keep posts on topic". These are quoted exactly as the community published them.
What To Post
A good post here is a specific, well-researched question or discussion about a real flying situation. You include all relevant details like airports, flight numbers, dates, budget, airlines, and booking portal. You show you have already searched the subreddit, read the wiki, checked official sources, and contacted the airline or travel agency. If you are asking for itinerary or fare help, you present at least two options you have already found. The community values human experience and specific details over vague questions or predictions.
What To Avoid
Do not post vague questions asking for predictions about prices, layover times, weather, or carry-on checks. Do not use AI or suggest anyone use AI. Do not post spam, memes, self-promotional material, clickbait, market research, personal projects, apps, websites, or surveys. Do not ask about aviation safety or security, and do not post general aviation news. Do not post off-topic questions about luggage, headphones, or neck pillows. Do not post rants about unruly passengers without including specific details. Do not ask vague questions or post algebra problems.
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Common questions about r/Flights
Can I use AI to help answer questions?
No. AI-generated text and suggesting the use of AI are both strictly against the rules.
Can I post about airline news or delays?
No. Posts about aviation safety, security, or general aviation news will be removed.
What should I do before asking for itinerary or fare help?
Read the wiki, search the subreddit, include all specific details like airports and dates, and present at least two researched options.
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