Travel 1 hour ago Summer beach battle between locals and visitors heats up as overtourism soars Overtourism in Spain has locals fighting for their own beach real estate as foreign visitors increase by 1.94 million while domestic tourism drops by 800,000.
Travel 6 hours ago Vegas visitors shocked by 'absurd' resort prices that are turning tourists into 'spectators' Las Vegas tourism faces criticism as visitors complain about "absurdly priced" accommodations and food, with experts suggesting weekday stays and alternative destinations.
Airlines 6 days ago Nearly 20-year shoe-off airport security policy is ended by Trump administration Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, speaks at Ronald Reagan Airport to announce the termination of the shoe removal requirement at TSA security checkpoints.
Travel 6 days ago Airline passenger claims thieves are using discarded bag tags for fraud scheme A Reddit post from an alleged airline employee is alerting travelers about a scam in which fraudsters collect discarded bag tags to submit false reimbursement claims.
Travel July 8 TSA expected to end shoes-off policy at many airports across US TSA and DHS are expected to formally announce airport passengers will no longer have to remove their shoes while going through security.
Travel July 7 TSA reveals the surprising reason people might set off security alarms during screening A TSA passenger shared an experience of being flagged during security screening, with Reddit users and the TSA confirming that sweat can trigger alarms in airport scanners.
Travel July 6 'Poop cruise' documentary exposes 2013 ship nightmare featuring chaos, gross conditions New Netflix documentary explores the infamous 2013 "poop cruise" incident in which Carnival Triumph passengers were stranded without power, using biohazard bags for waste.
Travel July 6 Passenger's revenge on 'entitled' woman sparks heated debate about airplane etiquette Passenger's Reddit story about airplane seat reclining confrontation ignites heated debate about travel etiquette, passenger rights and airline responsibility for cramped conditions.
Travel July 5 Man goes viral on TikTok for claiming his home rental guests demanded 'weight accessible' accommodations A viral TikTok shows a home rental host's reaction to a two-star review claiming his property wasn't "weight accessible," with commenters debating guest versus host responsibilities.
Travel July 2 The gross reason airplane passengers might want to avoid using the water on flights Research shows airplane surfaces and onboard water may harbor contaminants, with bathrooms shown to be particularly unsanitary, according to travel and health experts.
Travel July 2 Beach bacteria warnings plague Fourth of July weekend plans nationwide Health officials issue warnings as bacteria and stormwater runoff contaminate beaches nationwide, closing popular swimming locations before the July 4th holiday.
Travel July 1 Mom pulls off sneaky airline seat hack that has other travelers in disbelief A family's tactical approach to claiming an empty row on a flight raises questions about airline seating etiquette as passengers and experts weigh in on the practice.
Travel June 29 Flight attendant demands passenger spit out Zyn, leaving travelers confused about policies Smokeless nicotine pouches exist in a gray area for air travel, with TSA allowing them in luggage but airlines having unclear policies about in-flight use, causing passenger confusion.
Travel June 25 Waffle House post about 'realest ID' goes viral, prompting TSA response on social media A viral post showing a Waffle House employee ID prompted the TSA to officially state that such identification cards are not accepted as alternatives to REAL ID for air travel.
Travel June 25 July 4th travel surge expected as TSA announces record-breaking screening from past weekend Agents screened nearly 3.1 million travelers on Sunday, marking the busiest day nationwide in TSA’s history, the agency said. It's anticipating some 18.5 million travelers over July 4 weekend.
Travel June 25 Sneaky airline passenger's carry-on hack sparks debate over flight etiquette Passenger's sneaky attempt to bypass airline carry-on rules by hiding a suitcase behind cabin divider draws criticism as Reddit users discuss FAA regulations and flight safety.
Travel June 21 Flight passenger's rant about airline standby practices goes viral as record summer travel gets underway A Reddit user shared frustration over standby status on a pre-paid flight, igniting debate about airline overbooking as many millions of Americans prepare for July 4th travel.
Travel June 20 Beaches with most shark attacks as Americans pay tribute to 'Jaws' and activist weighs in As the blockbuster film "Jaws" turns 50, recent shark attacks are making headlines as experts share that increased sightings reflect better technology and more people in water, not more sharks.
Travel June 16 Victim of 'seat swap shenanigans' reveals how fellow flyer attempted to trick her A passenger shared her experiencing of refusing a deceptive seat-swap request on a flight in which someone attempted to trick her into moving from comfort-plus to economy class.
Health June 14 Bedbug 'massacre' at Las Vegas hotels leads to multiple lawsuits from guests with 'injuries' Two Las Vegas hotels are facing lawsuits over bedbug infestations, as guests have reported bites, severe reactions and emotional trauma. Attorney Brian Virag representing the guests shared details.
Travel June 13 TSA warns travelers about sneaky way hackers are stealing people's data at airports Airport travelers face cybersecurity threats from USB port "juice jacking" that allows hackers to install malware on phones while those phones are charging, the TSA warns in a notice.
Travel June 11 Pizza, chocolate and donuts among the foods you can bring on flights, says the TSA Travelers can pack solid foods like pizza, cake and chocolate in carry-on or checked luggage as TSA outlines rules for liquids, live lobsters, and fresh produce from Hawaii and territories.
Travel June 11 Advanced passenger processing system now captures photos before passport checks New CBP technology transforms airport inspections with automatic photo capturing at 11 locations, with plans to expand to 10 additional airports as travel numbers increase by 6.6%.
Travel June 11 Passenger defends controversial 'gate lice' behavior as airlines crack down on early boarding attempts Reddit user defends "gate lice" boarding due to inaudible announcements following airlines move to crack down on the behavior. An etiquette expert weighs in.
Travel June 10 Flight passenger stands firm against entitled seat swapper's demands: 'I'm not moving' The airplane seat-swapping trend continues as a Reddit user refuses to give up a window seat, prompting heated discussions about seat swapping and travel etiquette.
Travel June 9 Hotel toiletries targeted by Maine lawmakers in latest environmental push Proposed Maine legislation would prohibit lodging establishments from providing small single-use plastic toiletry containers, with violations resulting in $100 fines.
Lifestyle June 9 Passengers share 'weirdest' things seen on planes, including unusual foods, bare feet and barnyard animals Travel experts discuss airplane etiquette as Reddit users share their strangest flight experiences, including passengers flossing their teeth aggressively and one even bringing a rooster aboard.
Travel June 7 Woman rips into 'stupid showers at hotels' and those responsible for designing them A woman writing on Reddit complained about the design of hotel showers, saying she can't "step into a shower today while traveling" without getting "blasted by cold water."
Travel June 6 Airline passenger shocked when agent rejects checked bag for 'bizarre' reason A traveler's "secret duffel bag" packed with souvenirs was deemed too light to check in by an airline agent, highlighting an unusual baggage policy that most carriers don't explicitly clarify.
Travel June 5 Woman refuses to let her friend borrow car again after it was trashed the first time After her friend returned a borrowed car with trash, a nearly empty gas tank and damage, a woman is standing firm on her refusal to lend it out again despite guilt-tripping from mutual friends.
