Travel Safety - Page 13

March 11, 2026

Expert sounds alarm after study finds popular travel item carries far more bacteria than expected

Study finds passports carry far more bacteria than shoes or phones do during travel. The lab experiment revealed surprising hygiene risks in common travel items.

March 10, 2026

Major airline suspends Abu Dhabi flights until end of year amid airspace 'uncertainty'

UAE flights are suspended after British Airways, Lufthansa cancel service to Dubai and Abu Dhabi amid the latest Middle East tensions. Airports are restricting access.

March 10, 2026

Wealthy summer sanctuary limits tourists, hires patrol 'docents' to keep outsiders in check

Nantucket's Sconset Bluff Walk faces new visitor restrictions after overtourism complaints. Officials approve recommending limited hours and a patrol system to manage crowds.

March 10, 2026

Hidden hazard at popular national park sparks urgent safety warning for spring breakers

The National Park Service warns of dangerous quicksand areas at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, spanning Arizona and Utah. Learn the warning signs.

March 10, 2026

DHS shutdown forces airports to tell travelers to arrive 4 hours early amid massive delays

The DHS shutdown is causing massive airport delays, with wait times reaching 3.5 hours at some major hubs. Officers work without pay as funding lapse continues.

March 9, 2026

Southwest flight diverted after passenger scare as security incidents rattle US airports

Multiple airline security scares disrupted weekend travel across several airports, though authorities found no credible threats in any incidents.

March 7, 2026

American father hears missiles overhead while stranded in Dubai with kids and pregnant wife

An American family from Louisiana has been stranded in Dubai as missiles shake their hotel during the Middle East crisis. They were hopeful about getting out this weekend.

March 7, 2026

National park death exposes repeated rule violations as tourists take dangerous risks

National park deaths mount as visitors break safety rules despite repeated ranger warnings, risking burns, falls and more. The latest fatality involved a resident of Hawaii.

March 6, 2026

Dream vacation becomes nightmare as dozens fall ill in suspected norovirus outbreak on cruise ship

Nearly 80 people fell ill with suspected norovirus on Holland America's Westerdam cruise ship during visit to Hong Kong, prompting a health investigation.

March 5, 2026

CDC warns of polio risk in over 30 countries as spring break travel ramps up

Health officials stress the importance of updated vaccines as the CDC issues an urgent polio warning for travelers heading to 30-plus countries during spring break.