Jessica Mekles

Before he died, a Wisconsin father radioed his daughter about issues he was having after takeoff on Sunday, Nov. 8. Then his jet hit a ditch and caught fire in Kentucky.

After the U.S. Coast Guard identified significant deficiencies, the MSC Poesia was detained in Miami, stranding over 2,000 cruise passengers. An attorney weighed in.

Two foreign nationals died at the Conrad Bengaluru pool in India after a suspected electrical leak, with police investigating the cause of the incident. Two others were injured.

Coastal airports were outpaced as J.D. Power named Minneapolis the top mega hub for a third year, while Tampa and Charleston led their categories amid rising satisfaction scores.

TSA officers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport spotted Wolverine-style claws on an X-ray, calling it the most unusual find they've made in two years.

An American tourist from Miami, Florida, reportedly left a marked trail in the Dolomites, Italy, to take a photo before she fell 1,000 feet to her tragic death.

United Flight 1681 made a swift U-turn back to Las Vegas after the crew flagged a potential security concern, triggering an overnight crew timeout, the airline confirmed.

A teenage girl, 18, fell from the "El Péndulo" carnival ride while it was in motion at a Baja California Sur festival, triggering a criminal probe in Cabo San Lucas.

A U.S. State Department spokesperson has debunked claims of a broad regional pullout in the Gulf region, confirming that the mandatory evacuation order is confined to Saudi Arabia.

Protesters in Paris barricaded the Louvre's iconic glass pyramid and entrances, forcing the world's most visited museum to shut down amid turmoil across the city.

A Qantas passenger described bedbugs crawling on her belongings and blankets on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that flew from Perth to Rome. A subsequent flight was canceled.

Barcelona's mayor says tourist taxes still aren't high enough as Spain's mass tourism and vacation rental crisis continue to spark angry and loud protests by residents.

Vacationers are reacting as Princess Cruises hikes Plus and Premier package cruise prices by $5 per person per day with major changes to Wi-Fi plans starting Oct. 13.

United Airlines Flight 884 from Washington Dulles to Rome was canceled after nearly 12 hours of delays caused by mechanical issues and thunderstorms.

Leaving his fellow travelers mortified, a business-class passenger was caught on video using a drinking glass to scratch his scalp mid-flight. An etiquette expert weighed in.

A deadly fight over lounge chairs at a Vouliagmeni beach near Athens, Greece, left an 82-year-old man dead after he went into cardiac arrest during the struggle.

The popular honeymoon destination of Fiji faces a national HIV emergency with 2,000 new cases in 2025 alone as drug use and needle sharing fuel the growing crisis.

Positano Mayor Gabriella Guida suspects arson as wildfires erupted simultaneously across Italy's Amalfi Coast, forcing evacuations and terrifying tourists.

Jon Marshall, manager of the Hy-Vee Gas Fresh & Fast in Quincy, Illinois, says the hunt for the $1.04 billion Powerball winner feels like "a murder mystery."

An avocado toast for nearly $20 at an airport in the South sparked outrage, but an industry expert says high rents and limited options are responsible for driving up airport prices.

Yellowstone bison attack victim Carl Isom-McDaniel describes the terrifying moment the animal charged him at Bridge Bay Campground. The grandad suffered four broken bones.

The Yellowstone bison attack victim is identified as grandfather Carl Isom-McDaniel. Photographer Mike MacLeod, who witnessed the incident, revealed emotional details.

Video from Connor Murphy's Thai rental home reveals black tar-like substances, paint-streaked walls and overflowing trash inside the once-luxury home.

Erratic behavior was reported before American "looksmaxxing" influencer Connor Murphy apparently drowned in a lake in Thailand. Full autopsy and toxicology results are pending.

Formula One, the Sphere and celebrity-chef restaurants are reshaping the Las Vegas Strip as it becomes an expensive destination for wealthy travelers.

The reported Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce cocktail hour could be exceptionally long as part of a much longer wedding weekend, sparking debate among many.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported July 3 wedding has sparked an etiquette debate about the notion of asking guests to give up a holiday weekend. Experts weigh in.

A California couple describes witnessing a 12-foot crocodile attack a swimmer near a Puerto Vallarta Marriott, describing how they attempted to help the victim.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported no gifts wedding rule sparks debate on whether guests should bring nothing, give cash or make a charitable donation. Etiquette experts weigh in.

Paris landmarks including the Louvre and Eiffel Tower cut hours as extreme heat threatens tourists and disrupts schools, trains, sports and travel plans.