Travel Safety

Travel Safety March 13

10 safety tips to remember if you're traveling out of the country for spring break

When traveling outside of the country, it is important to know emergency numbers, familiarize yourself with the law and find a safe place to stay. Keep these safety tips in mind.

LIFESTYLE March 9

TikTok user shares 'hack' for obtaining a whole row of airplane seats to himself: 'Poor man's first class'

A TikTok influencer from the U.K. has revealed his "hack" for getting an empty row of seats on an airplane to himself – and sparked a heated debate online as a result.

Florida February 19

Orlando FreeFall coming down after owner reaches settlement following Tyre Sampson's death

Orlando FreeFall, the ride a teenager visiting Florida fell from and died last year, will be dismantled after the owner reached an agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

LIFESTYLE February 12

Delta passenger says flight attendant told his wife, 'Don't look at me with that stupid face'

A Delta Air Lines passenger said he and his family were treated rudely by a flight attendant who asked his wife not to look at her with "her stupid face." Here's what happened.

LIFESTYLE February 11

What is the safest seat on an airplane in the event of a crash? Results are surprising

The safest seat on an airplane in the event of a crash depends on several factors. Research into the topic shows there's one area of the aircraft that may be safest.

France February 9

Eiffel Tower crime wave: Tourists 'sexually assaulted' near French landmark amid security concerns

Paris officials and authorities have grown increasingly concerned about safety around tourist sites as France prepares to host the 2024 Olympic Games.

White House February 7

Biden administration pushes back on GOP effort to end vaccine requirement for international air travelers

The Biden administration pushed back on efforts by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., to end the coronavirus vaccine requirement for international air travelers.

Texas January 17

TSA finds undeclared 84 mm caliber weapon in checked luggage at Texas airport

Transportation Security Administration officers confiscated what appears to be an 84 mm caliber weapon in checked luggage on Monday. The owner did not declare the weapon, which is required when flying.

Australia January 3

WATCH: Drone footage shows tiger shark swimming several feet from beachgoers - and they don't know it

An Instagram account caught the footage using a drone: the owner showed the video to one of the unsuspecting swimmers, who was "stunned" at how close the shark swam.

TRAVEL December 20

Turbulence caused injuries on two recent flights: How to stay safe while flying

The dangers of turbulence while flying have been highlighted by two recent flights in which passengers and crew suffered injuries and were taken to emergency rooms. Here's advice for air travelers.