General Travel News - Page 27

American Airlines flight lands safely after laptop battery catches fire on board; passenger injured

August 23, 2026

American Airlines flight lands safely after laptop battery catches fire on board; passenger injured

A passenger's laptop caught fire aboard American Airlines Flight 2398, filling the cabin with heavy smoke as crew used a thermal containment bag.

Florida beachgover video shows twin-engine plane's dramatic water landing

August 23, 2026

Florida beachgover video shows twin-engine plane's dramatic water landing

Faith Tenkley, 23, safely landed in the Atlantic Ocean near Boca Raton after a right-engine failure and broken landing gear. (Credit: SCHD STAN | Craig Sutton/@SCHDETF)

Popular cruise destination urges ships to steer clear of scenic fjords after complaints

August 23, 2026

Popular cruise destination urges ships to steer clear of scenic fjords after complaints

Greenland's government recommends that cruise ships avoid certain fjords after residents cite noise, wildlife concerns and a desire to preserve hunting grounds.

Unexpected ancient complex emerges near biblical city linked to Jonah and St Peter

August 23, 2026

Unexpected ancient complex emerges near biblical city linked to Jonah and St Peter

A 1,300-year-old industrial complex with pottery kilns, warehouses and shops was unearthed in Ramat Gan near a route linking Jaffa and Jerusalem.

Tourists shocked after innocent vacation activity lands them in hot water with locals

August 23, 2026

Tourists shocked after innocent vacation activity lands them in hot water with locals

An American couple's viral video shows the moment they learned running shirtless through Venice, Italy, could result in a fine under local dress code rules.

Travelers rage as budget airline plans overhead bag fee: 'Highway robbery'

August 22, 2026

Travelers rage as budget airline plans overhead bag fee: 'Highway robbery'

Budget airline passengers will soon have to pay extra money to place their carry-on bags in an overhead bin, and many travelers are already complaining about the extra charges.

Surprise traveler trapped beneath car for hundreds of miles gets new chance at life

August 21, 2026

Surprise traveler trapped beneath car for hundreds of miles gets new chance at life

A kitten named Jersey survived a hundreds-mile trip wedged inside a car from New Jersey to the University of Georgia campus before mechanics finally freed him.

Texas Gov Abbott asks the Justice Department to investigate 'discriminatory' Islamic washing stations

August 21, 2026

Texas Gov Abbott asks the Justice Department to investigate 'discriminatory' Islamic washing stations

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has referred DFW and George Bush Intercontinental airports to the Justice Department over Islamic wudu washing stations.

Two US Army Corps of Engineers employees among 8 killed in Alaska charter plane crash

August 21, 2026

Two US Army Corps of Engineers employees among 8 killed in Alaska charter plane crash

Two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees were among eight killed when a charter plane crashed in fog near Cape Newenham radar site in Alaska.

Americans warned of kidnapping, extortion as violent crime grips parts of tourist spot

August 21, 2026

Americans warned of kidnapping, extortion as violent crime grips parts of tourist spot

The State Department's Ecuador advisory flags violent crime, kidnapping and terrorism, but Quito and the Galapagos Islands avoid the harshest warnings.