General Travel News - Page 17

April 23

Angry cruise passengers say frustrating issue should have been disclosed before booking

Royal Caribbean is under fire from travelers after reportedly closing water slides on Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas without alerting guests before sailing.

April 22

Travel warning escalates for popular getaway as dangers and security threats mount

Canada warns travelers to exercise caution in Morocco, citing petty theft, armed robberies, card fraud and terrorism risks for foreigners. The guidance aligns with U.S. guidance.

April 22

Booking.com data breach exposes traveler data to scams

Booking.com says hackers may have accessed personal data including names, emails and reservation details, raising concerns about targeted phishing attacks.

April 22

Man sparks outrage by calling 30-minute airport ride for his wife a ‘massive inconvenience’

An etiquette expert shared thoughts as airport pickups fuel a heated online debate, with some calling the simple act a relationship test and others saying Uber makes it unnecessary.

April 22

Hiker who set out in warm spring weather found dead after snowstorm in New Hampshire mountains

A Massachusetts hiker was found dead in New Hampshire's White Mountains after a snowstorm dumped several inches of snow, officials said.

April 22

Viral mask ban at amusement park abruptly reversed after fierce backlash online

A well-known theme park has walked back a face-covering policy for guests under age 21 after backlash online, with a spokesperson saying a security update caused confusion.

April 22

Revolutionary War artifacts unearthed at site of infamous colonial American heist: 'Very surprised'

In this year of America's 250th birthday, archaeologists and volunteers uncovered British gunflints, coins and the foundation of a treasury robbed by the Doan Gang in 1781.

April 22

Schlossberg unveils plan to crack down on 'new frontier' of AI putting the 'squeeze' on consumers: 'Harbinger'

Democratic House candidate Jack Schlossberg calls for an FTC investigation into reports that Hertz AI scans may be overcharging rental car consumers.

April 21

Tokyo theme park worker dies after being trapped inside ride mechanism during routine maintenance

An employee conducting routine maintenance at Tokyo Dome City Attractions reportedly died after becoming trapped in the "Flying Balloon" ride mechanism.

April 21

FAA probes JFK near miss after another recent close call fuels scrutiny of air traffic safety

Two passenger jets came dangerously close near JFK Airport, triggering collision warnings and prompting an FAA investigation into the close call.