General Travel News - Page 149

May 1

Drone near-misses surge at busiest US airports amid rise in unauthorized flights

Drones accounted for nearly two-thirds of near-midair collisions with commercial aircraft in 2024, forcing the FAA to act in the interest of aviation safety within the U.S.

April 30

Small plane crashes while landing at Maryland airport; FAA investigating

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a small plane crashed Wednesday while attempting to land at a Maryland airport.

April 30

Teens discover beach message in bottle written decades ago: 'No name or address'

After it was written nearly 50 years ago, a message in a bottle from a now-closed grammar school in England reached a beach in Norway. The teens who found it hope to connect with the writer.

April 30

Popular cruises suspend island stop over escalating gang violence: What to know

With summer travel on the horizon, the Royal Caribbean cruise line is avoiding a popular stop on one Caribbean island over safety concerns and "widespread protests."

April 30

'Odd-looking' deep sea fish washes up on beach, surprising locals: 'Would not expect to run across'

An oddly shaped deep-sea fish recently washed up on an Oregon beach, catching the attention of a local aquarium. The Seaside Aquarium identified the fish as a longnose lancetfish.

April 29

Cruise line bans dozens after massive brawl caught on camera breaks out at Texas port: 'Do not sail list'

Carnival Cruise Line banned dozens of passengers after they were involved in a massive brawl while disembarking their ship in Galveston, Texas.

April 29

Cruise line bans 24 people after massive brawl breaks out

Carnival Cruise Line banned 24 people from future sailings after a massive brawl broke out at a Galveston, Texas, terminal where the ship they were on was docked. (Credit: Trelle Ray via Facebook)

April 29

The case for REAL ID: Why Congress passed this requirement in 2005

Lawmakers passed the REAL ID law in 2005 after 9/11 hijackers used fake driver's licenses to board flights but delayed its implementation until May 7.

April 29

FAA, NTSB investigating after 3 people killed in Tennessee plane crash

Officials are investigating a fatal plane crash in middle Tennessee Saturday that claimed the lives of all three people on board.

April 29

Extreme travel destination to restrict popular mountain access

New safety measures for Mount Everest proposed by Nepal would require climbers to demonstrate previous high-altitude Himalayan experience before attempting the world's tallest peak.