General Travel News - Page 16

February 18

JetBlue flight returns to Newark after engine failure, smoke prompts evacuation

JetBlue flight makes emergency return to Newark after engine failure and cockpit smoke. All passengers were safe after dramatic incident that halted operations.

February 18

Fake police officers kidnapping Americans in Haiti, sparking renewed strong travel warning

Kidnappers posing as police officers are reportedly targeting victims in Haiti's capital as ransom abductions spike in Port-au-Prince's Delmas area.

February 18

Major airline's flight delayed after ‘no smoking’ signs are discovered missing

FAA regulations forced an American Airlines flight to be delayed for departure due to missing "no smoking" signs. An aviation expert explained why airlines must comply.

February 17

Urgent warning issued by CDC as chikungunya virus outbreak hits vacation destination

CDC issues level 2 travel warning for Bolivia as chikungunya virus outbreak spreads rapidly in Santa Cruz and Cochabamba departments with rising cases.

February 17

WATCH: Traveler arrested after rampage at airport

A viral video shows a man knocking over and smashing check-in kiosks with a metal pole at Hong Kong International Airport.

February 17

Judge deals blow to Trump administration, orders slavery exhibit restored at iconic Philly landmark

Federal judge orders National Park Service to restore slavery exhibit at Philadelphia's President's House, citing Orwell's "1984" in scathing ruling.

February 17

'Reckless’ tourists on island hot spot could be slapped with fines for emergency services use

Tourist safety crackdown is underway in Canary Islands as officials draft laws to charge visitors for emergency rescues often caused by people ignoring safety warnings.

February 17

Tourists walk pilgrimage road from Jesus' era for first time in 2,000 years: 'Deeply significant'

Archaeologists unveiled a well-preserved ancient street in Jerusalem, known as the stepped road, that dates back to Jesus' time. It's open for the first time in 2,000 years.

February 16

Family outraged after major airline seats toddler apart from parents, sparking viral debate

After a 2-year-old was assigned a separate row from his parents on a Southwest Airlines flight, the family drama went viral — with debate erupting over airline policies and safety.

February 16

Tourist arrested after destroying multiple check-in kiosks in Hong Kong airport rampage

Tourist arrested after smashing Hong Kong airport check-in kiosks with metal stanchion. Police reportedly detained the 35-year-old man Monday.