‘Juice jacking’: Officials warn holiday travelers of public USB charging stations infected with malware
Officials are warning holiday travelers to avoid using public USB charging stations at airports and other locations due to fears of a USB charger scam known as “juice jacking.”
Traveler fakes pregnancy to avoid baggage fees, is caught seconds before boarding
A travel writer said she went to extreme lengths to avoid paying much-hated baggage fees on a low-cost Australian airline.
Trump administration banning US flights to all Cuban cities but Havana
The Trump administration is banning U.S. flights to all Cuban cities but Havana in the latest move to roll back the Obama-era easing of relations, two people briefed on the matter said Friday.
The cat’s out of the bag: Airport security stops couple after pet cat sneaks into carry-on luggage
Airport security stopped a couple flying to New York from London due to a stowaway passenger - their 5-year-old cat Candy Coole had snuck inside their luggage as they were packing for the trip.
TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to attractions that breed or import whales or dolphins
Travel website TripAdvisor announced it will no longer sell tickets or generate revenue from any attractions that are involved with the captivity of ocean mammals.
Can you fly without a REAL ID? Deadline goes into effect in 1 year — here’s what you need to know
After the last phase of the REAL ID-Act goes into effect, beginning Oct. 1, 2020, tens of millions of Americans could be prevented from boarding airplanes because they do not have the proper identification, causing a significant impact on the U.S. economy.
93-year-old Florida man goes to the beach for the first time -- and soaks in every moment
Howard Fisher has been living in Florida for 20 years – but never went into the Gulf waters. For his birthday, he finally decided to see what the hype was all about it.
Permanent lane closures begin on Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Getting to Ocean City or anywhere else in the Eastern Shore is proving to be a bigger challenge than usual thanks to the new lane closure on the westbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Baby on board: Airline introduces child seat map to allow passengers to avoid sitting next to babies
The company's child seat map feature during the booking process shows customers the seats where tickets have already been purchased for young children.
‘They literally fried him’: Dog owner blames United Airlines for animal’s alleged heatstroke death
A distraught pet owner believes United Airlines is responsible for the death of his beloved dog, claiming the animal succumbed to heatstroke following a 2017 flight.
Delta customer claims airline employee defaced her rainbow luggage tag with anti-gay slur
A Delta passenger is claiming an employee with the airline defaced her rainbow luggage tag with an anti-LGBTQ+ slur.
Man claims Disney World trip will be ruined by girlfriend's newborn niece – and Reddit users agree
One frustrated Reddit user recently asked others whether they thought he was in the wrong for telling his girlfriend’s sister that she and her newborn baby were not invited to come on a highly anticipated group trip to Walt Disney World that had long been planned as a strictly “child free” vacation.
Family claims Alaska Airlines ‘lost’ unaccompanied daughter, 13, during layover
Two furious parents claim that Alaska Airlines recently “lost” track of their 13-year-old daughter during a layover in San Francisco, though they had paid an unaccompanied-minor fee for the teen’s trip.
‘We’re all a band of brothers’: Veteran carries fellow Marine to Utah mountain summit
When it comes to the U.S. Marines, one of their core beliefs is to leave no man behind.
‘He is a blessing': United Airlines crew, passengers befriend boy with autism who wouldn't sit in seat
A Texas mother praised a United Airlines crew and passengers who befriended and accommodated her son, who has autism and did not want to sit still on their flight home.
Woman finds 3.72-carat yellow diamond at state park in Arkansas
A 27-year-old woman found a 3.72-carat yellow diamond while searching for the gems at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.
Delta’s ban on pit bulls as support animals rejected by feds as agency clarifies airline rules
Having some dog bites occur aboard its planes doesn’t give Delta Airlines the OK to ban a specific breed, the federal government determined Thursday.
Transportation Department says airlines can ban specific dogs, but not entire breeds
The government is telling airlines and passengers how it will enforce rules governing animals that people bring on planes.
‘Flight angel’: Stranger comforts, befriends 96-year-old woman during her first flight in 15 years
A complete stranger became a source of comfort for a 96-year-old woman who was apprehensive about her first flight in 15 years.
Photo of hotel coffee maker allegedly shows fungus, mold: 'This is why you check'
Nothing like a moldy cup of coffee to start your day.