Travel Safety - Page 14

September 19

Airlines told to reevaluate emergency evacuation procedures after carry-on concerns

The FAA is asking airlines to review their emergency evacuation procedures after passengers took carry-on items during recent evacuations, slowing exits and risking lives.

September 18

'Fire incidents' cited by Southwest in new policy applying to wheelchair travelers

Southwest Airlines is implementing new boarding requirements for passengers with wheelchairs and scooters starting Sept. 25, requiring lithium batteries in cabin.

September 18

Your discarded luggage tags are worth money to scammers

Airport workers report surge in fake lost luggage claims as scammers retrieve discarded baggage tags containing passenger names and travel information.

September 17

Major cruise line suspends Caribbean destination visits amid kidnappings, safety concerns

Royal Caribbean cancels all cruise stops at Labadee, Haiti, through April 2026 due to safety concerns after the U.S. issued a "do not travel" advisory.

September 8

Flight passenger gets too comfortable on plane, sparking etiquette debate

An airplane passenger's choice to go barefoot draws criticism on social media, as an expert warns about germs and hygiene issues on dirty plane floors.

September 4

Locals call out 'excessive tourism' after tram crash leaves at least 15 dead and 18 injured

Lisbon's Glória Funicular derailment killed at least 15 people and injured 18 as residents blame "excessive tourism" for the tragic incident affecting the popular tram.

August 26

Major Midwest city tops bedbug infestation list for fifth consecutive year

Chicago leads Orkin's annual bedbug cities list for 2025, based on commercial and residential treatment data from metro areas across the United States.

August 25

American tourist stabbed in face by Syrian after defending women on German tram: report

John Rudat suffered facial wounds from a six-inch blade after intervening to help women being attacked by Syrian men on a tram in Dresden, Germany.

August 22

US warns American travelers about terrorism, crime, kidnapping in popular vacation destination

A security expert advises Mexico travelers to stay on resort grounds and exercise situational awareness following updated State Department travel advisory

August 21

Woman goes blind after drinking tainted cocktail, warns tourists that 'a shot can kill you'

Travelers have been warned to avoid unsealed drinks abroad after methanol poisoning cases allegedly cause blindness and death, with just a shot's worth potentially fatal to humans.