Travel - Page 44

February 14

Amtrak adding over 80 new trains in massive overhaul of fleet; travelers react

Amtrak will unveil new Airo trains this summer, marking the largest fleet replacement since 1971. The $8 billion modernization brings significant upgrades, and travelers weighed in.

February 14

Popular cruise company abruptly shuts down, disrupting upcoming vacations

A beloved cruise ship company abruptly closed after 15 years, shocking customers. Vacation plans have been disrupted. Passengers will receive refunds, the cruise line said.

February 14

Hawaii cruise thrown into chaos after emergency at sea forces port change

An Emerald Princess cruise ship harbor pilot fell into the water near Kauai after slipping from a rope ladder amid rough seas. The crew quickly rescued the pilot, who was uninjured.

February 14

Woman who lived among young criminal offenders in remote area says Americans should feel 'very grateful'

A high school student in Virginia volunteered to work at a children's correctional facility and local school in a remote location — returning to the U.S. feeling "very, very grateful."

February 14

Beloved figure skating coach, former Team USA medalist gunned down in Starbucks drive-thru: reports

Former Team USA synchronized figure skater turned coach Gabrielle "Sam" Linehan, 28, was allegedly shot and killed during an armed robbery at a St. Louis Starbucks drive-thru.

February 13

Chaotic video shows passengers trading midair blows; plane forced to divert: reports

Chaotic video captured a midair brawl on a Jet2 flight from Turkey to the U.K., reportedly forcing a diversion to Belgium after passengers exchanged punches.

February 13

Woman owes $3,556 for cruise she already paid for after falling victim to elaborate Zelle scam

Family banned for life from cruises after paying $3,556 through Zelle to fake consultant who used stolen credit card. Now she owes double the amount.

February 13

Popular honeymoon destination faces avian malaria threat, spread by mosquitoes

New research shows most Hawaiian forest birds carry avian malaria, fueling widespread transmission and raising extinction risks for native wildlife.

February 13

Vegan passenger horrified after airline served 'rotten' sandwich on flight: 'Worst meal I have ever had'

A Virgin Atlantic passenger said he was served a moldy vegan sandwich on flight from Cancun to London, with photos showing rotten vegetables in the meal.

February 13

'Security-related situation' grounds flight to vacation hot spot, passengers confined for hours

A JetBlue flight from Boston triggered a shutdown of Aruba's airport due to a reported security issue, forcing the plane to find an alternate location.