Travel Safety - Page 4

June 3, 2026

Cruise passenger hailed as hero after jumping into water to save 84-year-old man

A Carnival Jubilee passenger has been called a hero after leaping into the water to save an elderly man who fell from a pier in Costa Maya, Mexico, during a cruise trip.

June 2, 2026

Georgia groom killed, bride injured on wedding night when helicopter crashes in woods

A Georgia wedding night helicopter sendoff reportedly turned fatal, killing the groom and pilot while the bride survived six hours in the wreckage.

June 1, 2026

Flight attendants beg travelers to stop doing the one thing that annoys crews most

Passengers on board flights should stop touching the attendants to get their attention. Instead, crew members say people should use call buttons, make eye contact or politely speak up.

June 1, 2026

Lone survivor rescued after fatal fall kills three climbers on Mount McKinley

Four Latvian climbers fell near Denali Pass on Mount McKinley a few days ago. Three died in the fall and one survivor was left in critical condition after a dramatic rescue.

May 30, 2026

When airline pilots say there are safety issues, we need policymakers to listen and act

Pilots call on Congress to require full ADS-B In technology on all aircraft operating near busy U.S. airports to help prevent midair collisions.

May 28, 2026

Three wounded in Swiss train station 'bladed weapon' attack, phrase 'Allahu Akbar' allegedly shouted

Police say a 31-year-old was arrested after allegedly wounding three people using a bladed weapon at train station in Switzerland.

May 24, 2026

Cruise cabin door decorations spark fierce reaction after one company issues new crackdown at sea

A long-standing cruise ship tradition of decorating stateroom doors faces stricter enforcement over fire safety and damage concerns from cruise lines.

May 21, 2026

Record Memorial Day traffic expected as drivers warned about worst times to travel

A record 45 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA. Here are the worst and best times to hit the road.

May 19, 2026

Tourist hovercraft capsizes without warning, leaving passengers fighting to survive

An overloaded hovercraft carrying tourists overturned on Siberia's Lake Baikal, killing five people as Russian authorities investigate the deadly accident.

May 19, 2026

Six Flags guests stranded 245 feet in air after power outage forces coaster evacuation

Visitors and vacationers evacuated from the Titan roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas after a power outage stopped the 245-foot ride mid-course over the weekend.