Travel Tips - Page 14

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.