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Airlines October 27

Flight attendant's costly error leads to grounding of Delta flight, long passenger delays

A Delta flight was delayed at a Pittsburgh airport after an attendant accidentally deploys emergency slide before takeoff, costing the airline thousands in repairs and passenger delays.

Travel October 27

Tourist falls into canal in viral mishap, blames it on Google Maps' directions: See the video

Google Maps apparently led a Polish visitor into a Venice canal in a viral video — highlighting navigation challenges in an Italian city struggling with overtourism issues.

Travel October 25

A tiny island was just ranked safest in the Caribbean — here’s why travelers love it

Anguilla was named the safest Caribbean destination in 2025. This British territory offers lowest the crime rates, a Level 1 travel advisory and pristine beaches.

Travel October 17

Travel Portland pushes more tourism, calling anti-ICE protests 'typically peaceful'

Travel Portland insists President Trump is wrong about crime and unrest in its city, asserting Portland is safe and protests are small. It encourages tourism with an updated safety page.

Travel October 17

Urgent advisory for exotic destination warns of 'criminal gangs' and 'violent crime'

The U.S. State Department issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Madagascar due to rising crime and violent protests there that can turn dangerous without warning.

Deals October 17

Don't set sail without these 17 cruise essentials

From comfy clothes to noise-canceling headphones and the right phone charger, these items will help you chill out while you're cruising.

Travel October 17

Egyptian officials scramble to recover ancient painting stolen from 'cursed' tomb amid recent thefts

An ancient limestone relief depicting Egyptian seasons was stolen from a 2,300 B.C. tomb at Saqqara near Cairo, adding to recent artifact theft cases in Egypt.

Travel October 16

Pro-Hamas screed blasted through airport speakers in US, Canada after hack

Harrisburg International Airport's PA system was compromised by an unauthorized user who played a recorded political message before the system was shut down for investigation.

Travel October 14

Terrifying video shows gorilla smash glass as crowd reacts in disbelief

A western lowland gorilla charged and shattered a layer of viewing glass at the San Diego Zoo over the weekend, leaving visitors shocked by the dramatic incident.

Drones October 11

Flying drones take aim at retail theft

Flying drones could help retailers fight a 93% increase in theft rates as Flock Safety promotes airborne security systems to track suspects and deter crime.

Travel October 10

New advisory says 'terrorist groups may attack' in popular sunny destination

U.S. officials warn in a new travel advisory that terrorist groups may attack tourist locations and transportation hubs in the Maldives with little warning.