Travel Safety - Page 6

March 14

Cleanest cruise lines revealed after CDC surprise sanitation inspections

Study finds cleanest cruise ships still face viral outbreaks, as CDC data shows no link between sanitation scores and onboard illness despite inspections.

March 13

Famous volcano blasts lava 1,000 feet high, triggering emergency closures at national park

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts with 1,000-foot lava fountains, forcing highway and park closures as the volcanic ash falls near Big Island communities.

March 12

Paraglider makes emergency landing on packed ski slope after spending hours in the air

Footage shows a paraglider making an emergency landing on a crowded ski slope at a South Korean resort. No injuries were reported despite busy conditions.

March 12

Airport security strain during shutdown grows as unpaid TSA officers warn, ‘We’re hurting’

TSA agents are working without paychecks as the government shutdown continues, with an officer sharing financial struggles and family hardships during the funding lapse.

March 11

Bird strike forces major airline to turn around after windshield is cracked midair

After a bird strike caused a cracked windshield and pressurization issues on a Boeing 737 flight to Jacksonville, a United Airlines flight safely returned to Newark.

March 11

Homeland Security reactivates major Global Entry program for travelers amid shutdown

The Global Entry program resumes amid government shutdown as spring break travelers face massive airport delays and reported 3.5-hour wait times at major hubs.

March 11

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

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

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

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.