Travel Safety - Page 16

April 6, 2026

American tourists warned of arrest, jail time for taking photos, pocketing souvenirs in locale

The U.S. State Department updated its Ethiopia travel advisory, warning American travelers of unrest, strict currency rules, photography bans and possible $3,000 exit fees.

April 5, 2026

5 dangerous cruise ports that travelers should research before booking excursions

Popular cruise destinations such as Belize, Haiti and Jamaica carry U.S. State Department travel advisories that passengers should review before going ashore.

April 4, 2026

New study reveals in-flight risks and dangers for millions of older travelers on planes

A new study from scientists in Canada suggests airlines should strategically seat elderly passengers to improve evacuation times, as aging populations pose new safety challenges.

April 3, 2026

Flight passengers are paying strangers to stand in long TSA lines as chaos drags on

Line-standing services are grabbing attention as travelers face hours-long TSA waits at airports still recovering from the DHS shutdown and officer shortages.

April 3, 2026

Iran, proxy militias threaten US universities in Lebanon as Americans urged to flee now

Iran and its proxy militias have threatened universities in Lebanon, U.S. officials say, and the State Department warned Americans to depart immediately.

April 2, 2026

Americans warned of potential attacks at vacation destination as border crossing exit fee doubles

The U.S. Embassy Cairo issued a security alert for Americans in Egypt. The action follows regional military operations in Iran and rising border exit fees.

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.