Jessica Mekles

6 hours ago

Cruise passengers question their rights as hantavirus health scare sparks worry

As health outbreaks gain attention, cruise passengers who are worried can review the Passenger Bill of Rights, even as experts say protections focus on mechanical failures.

6 days ago

Major airline ditches snacks during short flights as ‘zero service’ sparks debate

Sparking both backlash and praise, Delta Air Lines will eliminate food and beverage service on about 450 daily flights of 349 miles or less starting May 19.

April 30

2 mystery deaths at Zion National Park prompt urgent questions about visitor safety

Two hikers have died within days of each other at Utah's Zion National Park, sparking renewed concerns about the risks of desert hiking and steep trails.

April 30

Disneyland cracks down on guest actions with restrictions, sparking hot debate

Driven by today's social media park habits, Disneyland has been implementing an array of park rules, targeting phone use, loose items and ride disruptions.

April 28

Cruise director warns overnight hotel stays could leave passengers stranded abroad

A Carnival brand ambassador is warning cruise passengers about the risks of booking a hotel on land when their ship is docking overnight at port. Here's what to know.

April 25

Iconic sections of Disney World closing down and disappearing before visitors’ eyes

Parts of Walt Disney World's iconic Frontierland face closure as construction for the "Cars"-inspired Piston Peak National Park accelerates across the popular venue.

April 24

Popular destination cracks down hard on tourists as new limits threaten summer getaways

Athens, Greece, is enforcing strict short-term rental rules with fines up to $21,600. In April 2026, the mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, said he may limit the number of new hotels.

April 23

Shocking discovery in Florida warehouse leaves officials searching for what went wrong

At least 31 sloths reportedly died in a Florida warehouse under Sloth World Orlando's care, with the state's fish and wildlife group citing cold exposure and transport stress.

April 23

Angry cruise passengers say frustrating issue should have been disclosed before booking

Royal Caribbean is under fire from travelers after reportedly closing water slides on Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas without alerting guests before sailing.

April 20

Tourists could get slapped with fees as pricey getaway looks to cash in even more

Joining cities like Venice and Paris, the country of Finland is considering a tourist tax. The already expensive destination is looking to cash in on recent tourism surges.

April 18

Travelers clash over whether cruise lines should allow dogs and cats on board or not

A pet-friendly residential cruise startup called Fabled Voyages is accepting deposits, sparking fresh debate over the presence of dogs and cats on cruise ships.

April 17

Cruise passengers witness terrifying rescue at sea as stranded man and cat pulled from failing sailboat

After crew members aboard a cruise ship spotted distress flares from a disabled sailboat drifting near Cozumel, Mexico, the Carnival Legend rescued a man and his cat.

April 17

Airport lounge chaos goes viral as kids run wild and passengers ditch basic etiquette

Once-exclusive airport lounges are now packed with credit card holders, leading to reported food raids, chaos and heated etiquette debates online. Experts weigh in.

April 16

Travelers may be slapped with 'ridiculous' new fees as popular city seeks millions per year

Galway City in Ireland is considering a nightly tourist tax that could raise $2.1 million a year, drawing both support and sharp criticism from local leaders.

April 14

Airline sparks anger as it demands extra fees from already booked passengers as oil prices spike

Spanish budget airline Volotea reportedly charges flight passengers an extra fuel fee after tickets are purchased, provoking anger amid broader pricing fears.

April 14

Popular vacation hot spots slap limits on tourist rentals, driving and more to protect 'stunning' spaces

Officials consider hard limits on visitor numbers to Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca as overtourism strains local communities. Residents have been fuming about overcrowding.

April 14

Man accused of smuggling child into Disney park as venue's ticket prices explode

Disney ticket prices now exceed $200 at peak times, and viral videos show families allegedly hiding children in strollers to try smuggling them into parks to save money.

April 10

Outraged passengers say parents ditched rowdy kids in coach while they upgraded to first class

A viral Reddit post claims that parents left three rowdy, unsupervised children in coach on a United Airlines flight while the adults reportedly relaxed in first class.

April 8

Child born during international flight to US sparks heated debate about citizenship, legal identity

A midair birth on a flight from Kingston, Jamaica, to New York raises questions and comments about birthright citizenship, U.S. airspace and the baby's nationality.

April 7

Hundreds stranded for days on remote island in freezing weather after emergency flight diversion

Passengers of British Airways said they were left stranded in freezing St. John's, Newfoundland, and blasted the airline over a lack of communication and assistance.

April 7

'Unsupervised' child at Hersheypark zoo injured by wolf after crawling under safety barrier

An "unsupervised" child was injured by a wolf at Hersheypark's ZooAmerica, and now the parents are charged with misdemeanor child endangerment by police.

April 7

Cruise ship strikes reef near Tom Hanks' iconic 'Cast Away' island, sparking rescue at sea

A cruise ship struck a reef near Fiji's Monuriki Island, known as the "Cast Away" filming location, after a severe squall caused its anchor to drag.

April 4

Cruise line abruptly adds extra charges for passengers; travelers worry others may follow

Cruise passengers fear retroactive charges as oil prices surge 40% since the Iran conflict since cruise lines' fine print allows added fees. Ticket prices could rise too.

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

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.

March 29

Passenger says airline forced her to buy second seat, sparking viral debate over 'customer of size' policy

New Southwest plus-size seating rules are igniting heated debate on TikTok and Instagram about whether they're fair or humiliating. Passengers are divided as airline responds.

March 27

Captain hauls in nearly 500-pound sea giant after grueling battle, feeds most of town

Captain Jose Rodriguez Jr. caught a massive 480-pound swordfish in the Florida Keys, fighting the trophy fish for five hours on a deep-sea fishing charter as a family watched.

March 26

Hotel fees are draining Americans' wallets as expert reveals how to avoid paying hundreds extra

Resort fees are not going away, a NerdWallet study finds, despite a new FTC rule that now requires hotels to show full prices upfront. An expert shared tips as travelers react.

March 25

Mysterious noise plagues 3 neighboring towns, leaving residents exhausted and shaken

New Jersey residents across the Hudson River say mysterious late-night music is rattling homes and disrupting sleep. It's been nearly impossible to identify the source.

March 24

Houston rodeo cracks down with new dress code after revolt about ‘out of control’ attire

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which just concluded, banned revealing clothing, visible undergarments and gang-affiliated attire following social media backlash.