General Travel News - Page 74

March 13, 2026

Fingerprint and photo scans to be fully enforced for American travelers headed to one continent

Starting April 10, American travelers to Europe must provide fingerprint scans and photos at borders. France, Italy, UK and 26 other countries are implementing the system.

March 13, 2026

'Worst plane ride': Airline passenger claims she was repeatedly shoved for reclining her seat

A flight passenger who reclined her seat on a plane was aggressively shoved and jolted by the person behind her, according to her viral TikTok video. Others weighed in.

March 13, 2026

Denver airport steps up as shutdown squeezes TSA

Denver International Airport is asking travelers to donate grocery and gas gift cards to help unpaid TSA workers during the government shutdown in an effort to ‘ease the burden’ as Congress faces pressure to act.

March 13, 2026

Famous volcano blasts lava 1,000 feet high, triggering emergency closures at national park

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts with 1,000-foot lava fountains, forcing highway and park closures as the volcanic ash falls near Big Island communities.

March 13, 2026

Airline meal vouchers 'almost insulting' as airport food prices soar, say passengers and experts

Airlines are offering $10-15 meal vouchers during flight delays, but passengers say it's not enough to cover expensive airport food costs when stranded.

March 13, 2026

Alexander the Great's long-lost city located after nearly two millennia: 'Absolutely stunning'

Archaeologists confirmed the location of Alexandria on the Tigris, a lost city founded by Alexander the Great in Iraq that served as a major ancient trade hub.

March 12, 2026

Airports set up donation drives for unpaid TSA officers during DHS funding crisis

Airports nationwide launch donation drives to support TSA officers working without pay during government funding lapse, with gift cards and food pantries.

March 12, 2026

Cruise line jacks up mandatory gratuities for travelers as 9 in 10 Americans blast tipping

Starting March 8, Princess Cruises has raised its daily crew tips by $1 and increased its food service charges to 20%, citing rising operational costs and expenses.

March 12, 2026

Paraglider makes emergency landing on packed ski slope after spending hours in the air

Footage shows a paraglider making an emergency landing on a crowded ski slope at a South Korean resort. No injuries were reported despite busy conditions.

March 12, 2026

Airport security strain during shutdown grows as unpaid TSA officers warn, ‘We’re hurting’

TSA agents are working without paychecks as the government shutdown continues, with an officer sharing financial struggles and family hardships during the funding lapse.