Travel Safety - Page 11

March 30, 2026

Airports beg flight passengers to change their travel habits after DHS shutdown jams lines

Airports are updating their travel advisories amid TSA staffing shortages from the DHS shutdown, with some now urging passengers not to arrive too early at the airport.

March 30, 2026

'Warning signs were all there' before deadly DC mid-air crash, former air traffic controller says

A former Reagan National controller says safety warnings went unheeded for years before the Jan. 2025 midair crash that killed 67 near the Potomac.

March 28, 2026

Plane seat location critical in emergencies as experts warn row position impacts survival odds

Following a deadly LaGuardia Airport collision, an aviation attorney says exit row seats and proper footwear are the key to surviving an emergency evacuation.

March 27, 2026

Viral interview captures what traveler really thought about ICE agents helping TSA at airports

Brooklyn man Chris Scali went viral after praising ICE agents at Newark Airport, saying their presence was just "common sense" as the DHS shutdown played out.

March 24, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Cameras capture truckers unable to read road signs, answer basic questions during Florida crackdown

Troopers say up to half of truckers at some Florida weigh stations fail English proficiency tests as the Trump administration ramps up Department of Transportation enforcement.

March 24, 2026

American officials issue 'worldwide caution' advisory for travelers amid global conflict

The State Department issued a "worldwide caution" alert warning Americans abroad about Iran-linked threats, urging heightened caution in the Middle East.

March 23, 2026

LaGuardia plane crash video shows jet collide with fire truck after frantic air traffic control warning

Released video shows an Air Canada jet striking a Port Authority fire truck at LaGuardia, killing both pilots and injuring dozens of passengers onboard.

March 19, 2026

Multiple beaches deemed unsafe as officials issue urgent health warnings to public

A swimming warning is issued for some LA County beaches due to contaminated water. Bacteria levels are exceeding safety standards at Santa Monica, Venice and Malibu.

March 19, 2026

Uber expands women driver preference nationwide

Uber's Women Preferences feature lets female riders request female drivers nationwide for added safety and comfort during their rides, the company says.

March 18, 2026

TSA warns of security 'threat' as airport checkpoint closures trigger more travel delays

The DHS shutdown has created travel chaos for flight passengers as a Philadelphia airport closes security checkpoints. Long wait times are reported at major airports amid the crisis.