Travel Safety - Page 11

December 16

'Massive' rat spotted running through airplane forces cancellation of vacation flight

Shocking video shows rat scurrying through KLM flight cabin from Amsterdam to the Caribbean, forcing airline to cancel connecting flight to Bonaire for safety.

December 11

Pilot program at major airport tracks movement, approves international flyers' identity

Orlando International Airport tests 90-day biometric program serving 155,695 daily passengers, eliminating passports on select international flights.

December 4

US renews 'do not travel' alert over terrorism, kidnapping amid Trump narco-terror fight

The State Department renewed its "do not travel" warning for Venezuela, urging an immediate departure for Americans due to crime, terrorism and detention risks.

December 1

New TSA policy to charge passengers nearly $50 if they don't have acceptable ID

The Transportation Security Administration will charge passengers a $45 fee starting Feb. 1, 2026, for arriving at airport checkpoints without proper ID.

December 1

Tropical hotspot security alert warns of criminal gangs and 'armed robberies' at rental properties

The U.S. State Department issued a security alert for Costa Rica tourists after reports of armed robberies at Airbnbs and financial crimes targeting visitors.

November 26

LAX travelers abandon cars, walk to airport as protesters block building during Thanksgiving rush

Unite Here Local 11 workers are protesting Flying Food Group at Los Angeles International Airport, blocking traffic and disrupting holiday travel.

November 21

Phone theft crisis in top destination pushes gym to promote ‘escape’ retreat abroad

GymNation's bold billboards suggest Dubai as a self-defense retreat while the phone-snatching crisis in London continues. The campaign is dividing opinion on social media platforms.

November 15

Las Vegas officials weigh banning criminal offenders from Strip to revive tourism

Nevada's unique Resort Corridor Court could return after being disbanded, offering year-long Strip bans for petty crimes to protect Las Vegas tourists and workers.

November 11

Man who visited 61 countries insists world's 'most feared' places have one unexpected quality

After traveling to more than 60 countries, Swedish explorer Daniel Björnram shared what he’s learned about fear, kindness and the surprising generosity of people around the world.

November 10

Train crash with 800 passengers at risk likely caused by human error

A Slovakia train crash near Pezinok has sent 79 passengers to the hospital after an express train collision. Human error is blamed for the accident involving 800 passengers.