General Travel News - Page 125

June 26

Worst flight passenger habits that drive airline crews 'mad'

Flight attendant Natalie Magee shared some of her biggest pet peeves in a video – from passengers clipping their toenails on board to letting their babies play on the floor.

June 25

Freak umbrella accident leaves lifeguard impaled in beach day horror

An Asbury Park beach incident sent a young lifeguard to a hospital after an umbrella stake pierced her shoulder, prompting safety warnings about properly securing beach umbrellas.

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

American Airlines plane makes emergency landing after engine starts smoking

An American Airlines plane made an emergency landing in Las Vegas Wednesday after smoke was seen emanating from one of its engines.

June 25

Jesus apparition appears in clouds after Mass at basilica in the Philippines

Catholic devotees in the Philippines were stunned when an apparition of Jesus appeared in the clouds following a Mass.

June 25

Hiker disappears in wilderness after taking ‘shortcut’ that leads to voice from the woods

A lost hiker was rescued from Suquamish woods after a tribal member heard calls for help. Authorities found the man who had been stranded for five days after falling from a tree.

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

Mom who lost son warns parents about child hot car deaths as heat wave sweeps US

A mother's heartbreaking story of leaving her baby in a hot car reveals how memory lapses can affect any parent, with experts explaining brain functions behind these tragedies.

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 24

Midair parachute collision leads to tragedy for experienced skydiver

Tragedy at Thomaston airport as skydiver Jasmine Black dies following a midair collision with another jumper's gear, despite having completed over 160 jumps previously.