Travel Safety - Page 9

June 7, 2026

Flying with cannabis? TSA's new guidance comes with a major health warning

The TSA has updated medical marijuana guidelines, but experts warn against using cannabis on flights due to health effects at altitude.

June 6, 2026

Why scammers target retirees in a 6-week summer window

Scammers target retirees during the six-week stretch from Memorial Day to the Fourth of July using fake rentals, grandparent scams and public Wi-Fi traps.

June 5, 2026

Americans warned popular travel routes this summer could carry crime and kidnapping risks

The U.S. State Department has updated its Mexico travel advisory ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, citing concerns for Americans about crime and kidnapping.

June 3, 2026

Unruly passengers could be banned for life from multiple airlines under new proposal

The U.K. is considering a national database that could ban disruptive airline passengers across multiple carriers, sparking debate over due process concerns.

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.