Travel Safety - Page 24

October 8, 2024

Hurricane Milton evacuations in Florida: What to pack ahead of the storm

Evacuations for Hurricane Milton have been ordered in Florida for counties on the West Coast. Here's what evacuees should be gathering and packing ahead of the storm.

September 21, 2024

Woman is left alone in 'creepy' section of airport as 'best friend' heads for hotel

A travel drama between friends has lit up social media as a woman described what happened when she traveled with her "best friend" and ran into a canceled flight and an overnight stay.

September 21, 2024

Washington state 1-year-old orphaned after pregnant mom, dad both found dead on Hawaii vacation

Ilya Tsaruk and Sophia Tsaruk from Snohomish, Washington, were believed to have been swimming or snorkeling in Maui when they drowned, according to officials.

September 19, 2024

Beware these 5 travel scams, from friendly 'flirts' to digital gold diggers

Travelers might present a target-rich environment for scammers. Excitement, frequent purchases and online travel tools could all make travelers prime prey for hustlers — here are five to beware.

September 18, 2024

Flight attendant on TikTok reveals luggage tag safety tip she wishes more flyers knew about

A flight attendant who says she works for American Airlines, shared on TikTok a safety tip to keep your personal information a secret, and it involves the tag on your luggage.

September 13, 2024

Flight attendant goes viral on TikTok for attempting to ease common flying fear

A flight attendant's TikTok video on turbulence tips went viral after she shared some ways to calm yourself during a flight. The footage was viewed by 2.5 million people.

September 5, 2024

'Airport tray aesthetic' goes viral as some travelers halt security checkpoints for photo ops

A viral trend, "airport tray aesthetic," shows travelers taking out items and strategically placing them in plastic TSA security bins before taking photos and videos for TikTok.

September 4, 2024

Dangerous travel for the 'added thrill' is on the rise as visitors flock to high-risk countries

Tourists are taking their travels to a new extreme by visiting countries that have a "do not travel" warning — such as Afghanistan or Iran. Travel experts shared cautions and insights.

August 29, 2024

Migrant groups attempt to board school buses in California: report

Parents in California say they are concerned about their child's safety after suspected migrants tried to board school buses picking up elementary students in two separate occasions this week.

August 12, 2024

Is this new electric unicycle a sidewalk terror or misunderstood machine?

Electric unicycles like the InMotion E20 can be unstable and pose risks to pedestrians. Here's what tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson has learned.