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6 days ago

Flight passengers slam airlines for pushing early bag checks even with empty bins on board

Airline passengers say they're being forced to check their carry-on luggage even as empty overhead bins remain, fueling complaints about boarding practices.

6 days ago

Woman gives birth midflight as air traffic controller suggests fitting name for baby

A routine Caribbean Airlines flight from Kingston, Jamaica to New York turned into a midair delivery after a passenger went into labor onboard.

6 days ago

Construction crew unearths surprising 300-year-old cannon while digging in historic city

In only the third such discovery in 30 years, according to archaeologists, construction workers in Kingston upon Hull unearthed a rare 300-year-old cast-iron cannon.

April 5

5 dangerous cruise ports that travelers should research before booking excursions

Popular cruise destinations such as Belize, Haiti and Jamaica carry U.S. State Department travel advisories that passengers should review before going ashore.

April 4

Travel experts warn against one tipping habit while visiting popular vacation spots

American tipping habits can backfire in Europe, where leaving loose change may be seen as rude. Travel experts share how to tip without offending.

April 4

Luxury hotels launch superyachts for wealthy travelers who have long avoided cruises

Luxury brands like Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton are launching superyachts designed to lure wealthy travelers who have traditionally avoided cruise ships.

April 4

Amy Bradley cruise ship mystery reignited by ‘big’ revelations in disappearance: report

New leads have reportedly emerged in the Amy Bradley disappearance case, with the Netflix documentary director revealing FBI interviews of two trafficking suspects.

April 4

Dogs were 'loyal companions to Ice Age hunters' far earlier than believed, study finds

Pushing back the domestication timeline by 5,000 years via ancient DNA, a new study suggests dogs lived with humans 14,000 to 16,000 years ago.

April 3

Priceless ancient golden helmet stolen in Dutch museum heist recovered a year later

More than a year after a priceless ancient helmet was stolen from a museum in the Netherlands, the Romanian national treasure, along with two gold armbands, has been recovered.

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.