General Travel News - Page 29

April 2

Americans warned of potential attacks at vacation destination as border crossing exit fee doubles

The U.S. Embassy Cairo issued a security alert for Americans in Egypt. The action follows regional military operations in Iran and rising border exit fees.

April 2

American Airlines flight diverted to Detroit after passenger allegedly makes ominous threat

American Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Detroit after a passenger allegedly made a false bomb threat, according to federal authorities.

April 2

Airline cracks down on crew's weight, fitness and health, warning some staff could be pulled from flights

Cabin crew at Air India could face unpaid leave under a new health and fitness policy, with those classified as obese via BMI removed from flight rosters, according to reports.

April 2

Passengers screamed 'turn around' as flames shot from Delta jet engine moments after takeoff

Passengers screamed as flames shot from an engine on Delta Flight 104 after takeoff from São Paulo. The plane landed safely with no injuries.

April 2

Cruise lines cancel sailings, reroute ships as Middle East conflict disrupts voyages

Several cruise lines canceled Middle East voyages amid the Iran conflict, as MSC Cruises chartered flights to repatriate more than 1,500 stranded guests.

April 2

Coin used as bus fare turns out to be 2,000-year-old relic, its journey still a mystery

After its ancient origins were finally discovered, a 2,000-year-old Carthaginian coin unknowingly used as bus fare in England was donated to Leeds Museums.

April 1

WATCH: Airplane passenger captures sparks following takeoff

A passenger recorded video from inside a Delta Air Lines flight after an engine malfunctioned moments after takeoff in São Paulo, Brazil. (Aline Correa de Araujo via Storyful)

April 1

Hidden NYC tunnel tied to Underground Railroad at risk of ‘significant damage,’ advocates warn

Engineers warn an Underground Railroad passageway found at NYC's Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan is threatened by a proposed nine-story development next door.

April 1

Disney shuts down widely used free parking hack as spring crowds surge

As spring crowds surge, Walt Disney World is closing a free parking loophole at Disney Springs, now requiring guests to show a MagicBand or reservation to board resort buses.

April 1

Trump working to clean 'filthy' Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, blames Biden for maintenance delays

The "filthy" Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., will get cleaned up, President Donald Trump said in a direction to the Interior Department.