An American Airlines pilot has gone viral after sharing a clip to TikTok in which he reveals the real reason behind the "mysterious dings" during flights.

However, the plushness of the compact cubicles notwithstanding, some underwhelmed flight attendants have deemed the bunks “dark little pods” devoid of light and windows. But a few of the more swanky ...

For now, TikTok lives to fight another day. But as this saga continues to unfold, it’s clear that the battle over its future has only just begun.